News from the Pews
February 2013 Archives
Pope Benedict XVI Vows “Unconditional Obedience” to New Pope
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Benedict XVI bid farewell to the College of Cardinals and vowed "unconditional obedience to the new pope" on Thursday, his last day as the leader of the world's more than 1 billion Catholics. continue reading »
Catholic “Flashmob” to Descend on Mexico City
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On Saturday 9th March, a group of young Catholics as a "flashmob" will get on the underground in Mexico City to bring the message of Christ to thousands of people who every day use this means of transport. continue reading »
Pope Benedict XVI Says Good-Bye to the Public
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Amongst throngs of supporters and devotees, Pope Benedict XVI bid farewell, holding his last public audience at the Vatican. The first pontiff to retire from office in 600 years will official step down tomorrow. continue reading »
Pope Benedict to be Called “Pope Emeritus” and Relinquish Papal Ring and Red Shoes
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Vatican has announced that retiring Pope Benedict XBI will be called "Pope Emeritus" and dress white thereby relinquishing the papal ring and the red shoes. continue reading »
If Lent is 40 days, why are there 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter?
February 26, 2013 | by U.S. Catholic
"The 40 days of Lent" has always been more of a metaphor than a literal count. Over the course of history the season of preparation for Easter Sunday has ranged from one day (in the first century) to 44 (today in the Roman church). Officially since 1970, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sunset on Holy Thursday. continue reading »
Pope Benedict XVI Presides Over Last Sunday Blessing in the Vatican
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday took part in his last Angelus prayer, telling the approximately 200,000 of the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square that he planned to focus even more on prayer and meditation after stepping down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church later this week. continue reading »
PEW STUDY: 60% of Catholics Think New Pope Should Hail from Developing Region Like South America
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
As the pontificate of Benedict XVI winds down, many American Catholics express a desire for change, according to a new survey report by the Pew Research Center. For example, most Catholics say it would be good if the next pope allows priests to marry. And fully six-in-ten Catholics say it would be good if the next pope hails from a developing region like South America, Asia or Africa. continue reading »
Another Priest Murdered in Latin America Making Fr. Jose Mendoza Death the 4th in 2013
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Since the beginning of this year 2013, a total number of 4 priests have been killed in Latin America, most recently Fr. Jose Ramon Mendoza in Lara, Venezuela continue reading »
One of Pope Benedict Final Actions: Naming New Archbishop in Mexico
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Benedict XVI has named Fabio Martinez Castilla to be the next archbishop of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico, the Vatican said Tuesday. continue reading »
President Perez Molina of Guatemala Has Audience with Pope Benedict
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
This morning, the Holy Father, Pope Benedict, received in audience Mr. Otto Fernando Perez Molina, president of Guatemala. continue reading »
Pope Benedict Requests Prayers From Followers
February 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
More than 100,000 people gathered Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent, in St. Peter's Square for Pope Benedict XVI's next-to-last Angelus prayer, listening attentively as the pontiff asked them to pray for him. continue reading »
Conclave to Elect New Pope May Begin Before March 15
February 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The papal conclave to elect the successor to Pope Benedict XVI, who will step down on Feb. 28, could begin prior to March 15 if all the cardinal electors are in Rome before that date, Vatican Press Office Director Federico Lombardi said Saturday. continue reading »
Catholic Churches Urging Followers to Contact Members of Congress on Immigration Reform
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Catholic Church through its Conference of Bishops are urging their followers to contact their Congressmen, Senator to support comprehensive immigration reform and focus on needs of the poor. continue reading »
Was Pope Benedict’s Trip to Mexico Reason for Historic Resignation?
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Reports coming out of the Vatican indicate Pope Benedict decided to retire after his trip to Mexico-Cuba back in March of last year. continue reading »
Pope Benedict Made Personal Decision to Step Down
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pope Benedict XVI said here Wednesday that he decided to resign the papacy "in full freedom for the good of the Church." continue reading »
