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His most recent book is an ambitious, multi-volumed biography of the pope emeritus. The first volume, titled Seewald recently corresponded with Carl E. Olson, editor of CWR, about his biography of Benedict XVI, and spoke in detail about Ratzinger’s childhood, personality, education, and role in key Church events—especially the Second Vatican Council. CWR: Let’s begin with some background. When and how did you first become acquainted with Joseph Ratzinger? Peter Seewald: My first encounte...

12 Things You Need to Know About Holy Saturday 03/25/2021 at 2:26 PM Posted by Kevin Edward White On Holy Saturday the earth waits in stillness for the Resurrection of the Lord. Here are 12 things you need to know about it. Everytime we say the creed, we note that Jesus “descended into hell.” Holy Saturday is the day that commemorates this event. What happened on this day, and how do we celebrate it?Here are 12 things you need to know. What happened on the first Holy Saturday Here on ...

Description In the March 31, 2021, General Audience Address, on the eve of the Easter Triduum, Pope Francis focused on the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. Publisher & Date Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Already immersed in the spiritual atmosphere of Holy Week, we are on the eve of the Easter Triduum. From tomorrow until Sunday we will live the central days of the Liturgical Year, celebrating the mystery of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord. And we live this m...

By Courtney Mares St. Joseph does not have any words recorded in Sacred Scripture, but the published meditations of an 18th-century Italian nun offer the chance to imagine the details of the Holy Family’s daily life as it might have been from the perspective of the foster father of Jesus. Servant of God Mother Maria Cecilia Baij’s personal revelation, described in the book “The Life of Saint Joseph,” provides an intimate portrait of the life of prayer, suffering, and joy within the Holy...

‘Historic discovery’ of ancient Biblical fragments made in Israel Archaeologists have unearthed fragments of a 1,900-year-old Biblical scroll in Israel, in what experts are calling the most important discovery in the last 60 years. By Devin Watkins The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has unveiled an historic discovery of Biblical proportions in several desert caves. In a dig that began in 2017, archaeologists discovered around 80 new parchment fragments of Old Testament texts. They conta...

The Vatican stated that priests and other Catholic Church ministers cannot bless same-sex unions and that such blessings are "not licit" if carried out.

First woman appointed Secretary of Vatican Biblical Commission On 9 March 2021, Pope Francis appointed Spanish biblical scholar, Sr. Nuria Calduch-Benages, as secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. She expressed her surprise and gratitude in this interview with Vatican News. By Debora Donnini Sister Nuria Calduch-Benages has dedicated her life passionately to the study of the Bible. She teaches Old Testament at the Pontifical Gregorian University and is a reknowned expert on Sacred S...

Alberto Pizzoli/Pool Photo via AP I try to shy away from covering religion, not because it’s not important…it is…but because if you are not part of a particular denomination, you can find yourself looking pig-ignorant and ridiculous, things to which no pundit should ever aspire unless they are working for The Bulwark, The Dispatch, or the North American Man-Boy Lincoln Association (h/t to Ace at Ace of Spades for that moniker). For instance, last week, someone named Beth Moore announced s...

2021 is a markedly different year from 2016. As has been announced throughout the year, with the advent of the Biden-Harris administration, a new pro-choice agenda will be unleashed upon the American population along with a revamped attack on traditional marriage. The Church herself is wounded and scarred by corruption and confusion. All of this pessimism is a pronounced contrast to the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election when Donald Trump seemed about to restore the life and health of ...

“CFR” Franciscans, founded in the chaotic South Bronx, share simple steps for all Christians to become instruments of peace and renewal in new book In his new book “Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress,” Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, takes 800 years of Franciscan spiritual wisdom and highlights ”small steps” that can lead anyone—especially laypeople—to great holiness. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, Director of Communications for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal...