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Russian Patriarch is optimistic: With Benedict XVI, relations between the Orthodox Church and the Vatican will change “for the better”. The Orthodox patriarch of Moscow and all the Russias, Alexei II, has once again reiterated his great confidence in, and esteem for, this pope who, he is certain, “will become famous and will be remembered”.…

The pastor of a Chicago-area parish writes in the most recent bulletin: (pdf file, letter is on p. 10) In two weeks, the priests and people of the Archdiocese will gather with Cardinal George and the Auxiliary Bishops in the Cathedral of the Holy Name for the annual Mass at which new priests are ordained.…

Now, here’s a really good, thoughtful piece from America, examining the question of how Jesuit ideals are being communicated and received in Jesuit secondary schools. Because of its humanist origins, Jesuit education must vigilantly guard against the misuse of its language. For example, “magis” is rightly understood as the fruit of a discernment of spirits…

Over the past few weeks, Benedict has been focusing on "the Church" as the subject of catechesis at the Wednesday General Audiences. Because of my travels, I missed linking to last week’s remarks. Here is the text of last week’s, centering on Apostolic Tradition: Thus, though in a manner different from the apostles, we also…
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