Fr. Z reports on Cardinal Zen’s report on the contents of Benedict’s forthcoming letter to Chinese Catholics: Pope Benedict’s forthcoming letter to Chinese Catholics will clear up pastoral issues troubling the mainland church while spelling out the Vatican’s bottom line on diplomatic negotiations, Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun said. But although conciliatory wording would be used…

…of Motu Proprio rumors. Various reports from the Italian Press have hinted that the rumored MP is coming between Sunday (the Feast of the Annunciation) and Easter. I’ve no idea on how reliable those rumors are, but I will note that yesterday evening, the Pope received in audience: Em.mo Card. Francis Arinze, Prefetto della Congregazione…

Don’t have any confirmation, but, for what it’s worth, from the Fessio Post down below: The latest word from AMU is that Fr. Fessio and the administration have come to an agreement and that he will remain at AMU in a new capacity. Deo gratias! From the comments on this thread: ——————————————————————————–From: Nick HealySent: Thu…

Mike Aquilina has some things to say about Smithsonian Magazine’s cover piece on ancient Alexandria: I was thrilled to see the cover story in April’s Smithsonian. “Wonders of Alexandria: Rediscovering the Fabled City of Cleopatra,” reads the headline below a beautiful undersea shot of a statue standing amid fallen columns. My heart sank, though, as…

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