Pope Francis: Sometimes We Need Tears

Reflects on Grief at Wednesday Morning Mass

Vatican City, April 04, 2013 (Zenit.org) Luca Marcolivio | 1916 hits

During the Wednesday morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis reflected on tears as "glasses to see Jesus." A group of policemen of the Vatican gendarmerie was among the …

Cardinal Opens Retreat Saying Benedict Will Be Like Moses in Prayer

Pope, Curia Begin Spiritual Exercises With Meditation on Naturalness of Relating With God

Vatican City, February 19, 2013 (Zenit.org) Luca Marcolivio | 1610 hits

When Benedict XVI enters into retirement, he will be like Moses on the mountain in prayer, while his people fight in the valley. This was the biblical image proposed Sunday by Cardinal …

Benedict XVI's Role in Ecumenism (Part 2)

Archbishop Forte on the Pontiff's Hand in Supporting Unity

Rome, January 22, 2013 (Zenit.org) Luca Marcolivio | 2723 hits

Ecumenism is taking great steps forward, thanks in part to a pontiff such as Benedict XVI, who is reforming the Church in accordance with the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, says …

Benedict XVI's Role in Ecumenism (Part 1)

Archbishop Forte on the Pontiff's Hand in Supporting Unity

Rome, January 21, 2013 (Zenit.org) Luca Marcolivio | 1987 hits

Ecumenism is taking great steps forward, thanks in part to a pontiff such as Benedict XVI, who is reforming the Church in accordance with the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, says …