Category: Church
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apostolica sedes vacans: 1st and 2nd meetings of the cardinals
This morning, the General Congregation met twice. The first meeting, the swore an oath: We, the Cardinals of Holy Roman Church, of the Order of Bishops, of Priests and of Deacons, promise, pledge and swear, as a body and individually, to observe exactly and faithfully all the norms contained in the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici…
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pope john paul ii: science and conscience
I thought the wording of His Holiness’ death certificate was very interesting. First, it acknowledged the name he was given at birth and it noted that he was a Vatican citizen. I think it’s not an uncommon thing to have one’s nationality listed but with the Pope, I didn’t expect that. Secondly, what really struck…
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pope john paul ii: now resting at the high altar
Today, starting at 10 a.m. CDT, the body of Pope John Paul II was taken from the Clementine Hall to St. Peter’s Basilica. Cardinal Somalo started with a short set of prayers and sprinkling of the body with holy water, followed by a solemn procession. During the procession, the 23rd Psalm (The Lord is my…
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pope john paul ii: day two of mourning
John 21:15-17 Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. Father, eternal shepherd, hear the prayers of your people for your servant Pope John Paul who governed your Church with love. In your mercy bring him with the flock entrusted to his care to the…
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apostolica sedes vacans: who’s in charge?
During the Vacancy of the Apostolic See, virtually everything in Rome stops. The College of Cardinals will assemble in a General Congregation to start the process of governing in the transition. Of course, they will see to the proper mourning of Pope John Paul II and to the election of his successor. They will also…
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pope john paul ii: lies in state
The body of the late Pope John Paul II was lying in state until about one hour ago to be viewed by various officials of the Roman Curia, the Diplomatic Corps and civil authorities. Tomorrow morning at 3:30 a.m. CDT (10:30 a.m. Rome), the College of Cardinals will meet in General Congregation to start their…