Lenten Message of Pope Benedict XVI
“They shall look on Him whom they have pierced” (Jn 19:37).
A priest on the ground, under the sea, and in the air
An interview with Father Juan Jose Sanchez chaplain of Venezuela's Naval Academy. He lives in Guaira, Venezuela, and is a member of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross.
Benedict XVI's words for young people
How can we develop a friendship with Christ? What brings joy to daily life? What do we need to make courageous decisions?
The Pope speaks on the Christmas season
Links to addresses given by the Holy Father during the Christmas season.
Archbishop Monterisi: “The Personal Prelature: a Framework which Enriches the Communion of the Church”
The 25th year of Opus Dei’s existence as a prelature has just begun. On the occasion of this anniversary, the following interview was given by Archbishop Francesco Monterisi, the Secretary of the Congregation for Bishops, the Vatican dicastery on which prelatures depend.
Prelate of Opus Dei ordains 38 new deacons
Bishop Javier Echevarría recently ordained as deacons 38 members of Opus Dei from 18 countries. The ceremony was celebrated at the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome on the feast of Christ the King. Some excerpts from his homily follow.
Murray Hill
The conference center hosts retreats, workshops, classes, conferences, and other activities.
The mystery of Judas Iscariot
Judas accompanied Our Lord in his public life, but in the end betrayed him. However, Benedict XVI said, "it is not for us to judge his gesture." In his address, the Pope explains how this apostle played a role in "God's mysterious plan of salvation".
St. Josemaria Framed Portraits
Framed portraits of St. Josemaria Escriva are now available from the St. Josemaria Institute.
"All this is clearer if you say it first in a positive way."
On August 5, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was interviewed for the first time by media professionals. The interview was transmitted by Vatican Radio and made available by the Vatican Information Service. Excerpts follow.