Pope to meet on 11/16 with dicastery heads about Latin/indult, etc..as well as that whole Archbishop Milingo problem. The Pope’s schedule in Turkey: On Tuesday, November 28, the Pope will arrive in Ankara at 1pm. The day’s activities will include a visit to Atatürk Mausoleum, the welcome ceremony, a visit to the President of Turkey…

This morning at the bishops’ conference, there have been preliminary discussion of several action items. They’ve been interesting, for those among us who are inveterate people-watchers and fascinated by organizational dynamics. This morning did not involve any deep, drawn-out discussions or lengthy exchanges, but there was just enough. Iraq There is a statement about the…

Kind of complicated – the Vatican Museums, are, of course, a huge draw in Rome (the Sistine Chapel being a part of it – the only way you can see the Sistine Chapel is through the Vatican Museum). The lines are generally long and the crowds pressing. The Museums have announced a change that involves…

Bishop Skylstad, president of the USCCB delivered his address. I imagine it will be posted online at some point today. It was a rather institutional, church-y talk, calling for unity, decrying negative tones and coarseness, not just in culture, but especially within the Church, ending with a strong call for re-emphasis on the Sacrament of…

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