Pope Benedict and Saint Bartholomew
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 4 October 2006
Bartholomew
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In the series on the Apostles called by Jesus during his earthly life, today...
The Seven Servite Saints of the Virgin Mary
The Seven Founders of the Servite Order commemorate the group of cloth merchants who in 1233 left everything to follow Christ, with a special...
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All of the Apostles have a feast day, and, on this day at the end of October - the same day that Emperor Constantine...
Saint John Ogilvie, the Last Martyr of Scotland
John Ogilvie was born in 1579, just as the Protestant 'reformation' was taking hold in Britain, including his native land of Scotland, led by...
Saint Anthony of Padua’s Enduring Popularity
On Sunday 13 2021 the universal Church, and particularly, the Franciscan Order, celebrate with great joy the feast of St Anthony of Padua. In the...
The Living Journal of Pope John XXIII
October the 11th is the feast day of St John XXIII, chosen since it was the opening day of the Second Vatican Council, so...
Pope Benedict Reflects on Saint John of the Cross
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Saint John of the Cross
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Two weeks ago I presented the figure of the...
Saint George, Shakespeare and the Millennium
Today is a national holiday in England - as they commemorate the semi-legendary Saint George, martyr for the Faith, slayer of the dragon and...
Pope Benedict, Monica and Marriage
BENEDICT XVI
ANGELUS
Courtyard of the Papal Summer Residence, Castel Gandolfo
Sunday, 30 August 2009
(Video)
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Three days ago, on 27 August, we celebrated the liturgical...
