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Yesterday I debated whether I should post two predictions that had formed fairly definitely in my mind: 1) That, at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Casal del Marmo Juvenile Detention Centre, Pope Francis would wash the feet not … Continue reading →

I read this article (“From Mount of Olives to Jerusalem, world’s Christians mark Jesus’ entry”) on CNS and it got me thinking… Catholic Christians in the Holy Land have made the amazingly humble and gracious gesture of unity to their … Continue reading →

I used the expression “Eccles’ third boot” in the previous post, and just realised that only close readers of this blog would realise what I meant (I have used the expression in the combox before). It is a fine thing … Continue reading →

So much for those who argue that Papa Cisco is criticising Papa Benny! Whatever vestments/clothes he chooses to wear, Pope Francis is singing from Pope Benedict’s hymnsheet. He has already quoted the two of the most memorable phrases from Pope … Continue reading →

But it really was the nicest possible criticism to receive. During an interview for Vatican Radio on the day of his enthronement (March 21), Justin Welby told Philippa Hitchen, that he did have one very serious criticism of the Catholic … Continue reading →

Watching the video of our two Holy Fathers sharing brotherly and mutual consolation was a great joy for me – BUT it was a real shock to see how frail dear Benedict has become in such a short time. The … Continue reading →

When Pope Francis was elected, our extraordinary Ordinary, +Denis, described the rumour that Bergoglio had been the “runner up” at the last conclave as “scuttlebutt”. It was such a delightful term for the rather silly way in which rumour becomes … Continue reading →

We live in interesting times. Mere days after the “inauguration” of the Bishop of Rome, the world witnesses another major ecclesiastical event: the “enthronement” of the Archbishop of Canterbury. And just as the Patriarch of Constantinople attended the event of … Continue reading →

There has been a lot of talk about Pope Francis’ “style”. I must candidly admit that it has rather “wrong-footed” me, and I am sure I am not alone. From his master of ceremonies to his security guards, from media … Continue reading →