…of Motu Proprio rumors. Various reports from the Italian Press have hinted that the rumored MP is coming between Sunday (the Feast of the Annunciation) and Easter. I’ve no idea on how reliable those rumors are, but I will note that yesterday evening, the Pope received in audience: Em.mo Card. Francis Arinze, Prefetto della Congregazione…

Don’t have any confirmation, but, for what it’s worth, from the Fessio Post down below: The latest word from AMU is that Fr. Fessio and the administration have come to an agreement and that he will remain at AMU in a new capacity. Deo gratias! From the comments on this thread: ——————————————————————————–From: Nick HealySent: Thu…

Mike Aquilina has some things to say about Smithsonian Magazine’s cover piece on ancient Alexandria: I was thrilled to see the cover story in April’s Smithsonian. “Wonders of Alexandria: Rediscovering the Fabled City of Cleopatra,” reads the headline below a beautiful undersea shot of a statue standing amid fallen columns. My heart sank, though, as…

What a sad turn – Elizabeth Edwards’ cancer has re-appaeared  – in her bones. This is serious, but not an immediate, short term death sentence. One of my closest friends in Florida has spent the past 10+ years battling various forms of cancer, all of which began with a small lump in her breast (she…

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