(Vatican Radio) The Holy Father has named an Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee, Donald J. Hying as the new Bishop of Gary, USA. He succeeds Bishop Dale J. Melczek, whose resignation Pope Francis accepted upon having the age limit. On Monday the Holy Father also named Fr Victor Hlolo Phalana, currently Vicar General of the Archdiocese…
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis and the prefects and presidents of pontifical congregations and councils held a three hour meeting Monday morning in the Vatican to discuss proposals for reform of the Roman Curia.
The director of the Vatican Press Office , Father Federico Lombardi, reminded journalists that these meetings are routinely held about every six months or so. He said that the secretary of the “C9” Council of Cardinals examining the issue of Curial reform , Bishop Marcello Semeraro , gave a brief presentation of the subjects under consideration. Those present were then permitted to contribute their opinions which will be taken into account in future meetings of the C9 , scheduled for 9 , 10 and 11 December.
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis and the prefects and presidents of pontifical congregations and councils held a three hour meeting Monday morning in the Vatican to discuss proposals for reform of the Roman Curia. The director of the Vatican Press Office , Father Federico Lombardi, reminded journalists that these meetings are routinely held about every six…
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis and the prefects and presidents of pontifical congregations and councils held a three hour meeting Monday morning in the Vatican to discuss proposals for reform of the Roman Curia. The director of the Vatican Press Office , Father Federico Lombardi, reminded journalists that these meetings are routinely held about every six…
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(Vatican Radio) When the Church is humble and poor, then “it is faithful” to Christ, giving all it has for the Lord and others, leaving nothing for itself said Pope Francis at morning Mass in Casa Santa Marta Monday. Listen: Pope Francis based his reflections on the Gospel of the Day which recounts the episode…
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