"The Church is the True Hope of Asia"
On May 8, José Luis Mumbiela, member of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, was ordained as bishop of Almaty, Kazakhstan. An interview published in "Catalunya Cristiana."
A Saint in the Theaters
On May 6th, Roland Joffe's film, "There Be Dragons," featuring St. Josemaria as one of the main characters, will open in theaters in the U.S. We provide some information about the film.
John Paul II: Thank you for everything!
Students from all over the world taking part in UNIV express their thanks to John Paul II on the occasion of his upcoming beatification (2:04).
Review of "There Be Dragons," by Juan Manuel de Prada
A well-known writer in Spain reveiws Roland Joffé's recent film "There Be Dragons."
UNIV Remembers John Paul II
The memory of John Paul II will be especially strong this year for the thousands of university students in Rome during Holy Week for UNIV. With video of April 20 audience with Benedict XVI.
Articles about "There Be Dragons"
Here are links to several articles about the film "There Be Dragons" that may be of interest.
Arigatou!
Paco has spent almost thirty years in Japan, where he teaches in a university. He writes to express his thanks for the many prayers for his country and to recount the recent events there.
Taking Time Out from the Rat Race
In her regular column in "The Irish Catholic," Maria Byrne describes her experiences on a weekend retreat at Lismullin Conference Centre in County Meath, Ireland.
Beatification of John Paul II
On May 1, 2011, Divine Mercy Sunday, in Rome, Benedict XVI will beatify John Paul II, who canonized St. Josemaría. With links to 3 Rome Reports videos and personal recollections by Joaquin Navarro-Valls, former head of the Vatican Press Office.