Choosing a new pope? There’s a Spotify playlist for that
The cardinal who will choose the next pope will pray for guidance, but all believers need to pray along, says theologian Timothy O’Malley, director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy.
Archives: February 2013
Quote of the Day: Pope Benedict XVI
“Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives.” – Pope Benedict XVI, in his last tweet from his @Pontifex account before leaving the Vatican and resigning on Thursday.
Timeline: Final days of Benedict XVI’s papacy and the conclave to elect a new pope
Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation will become official on Feb. 28, and the conclave of cardinals to elect a new pope will begin soon after. Here’s a timeline to browse significant events planned before Benedict’s resignation and what happens afterwards. We’ll update this timeline when the Vatican announces a date for the start of the conclave. [...]
New York City sues Orthodox shops over dress codes
(RNS) The New York City Commission on Human Rights is suing ultra-Orthodox Jewish business owners in Brooklyn because they posted signs calling on customers to dress modestly in their stores.
Pope Benedict XVI leaves office, promises ‘obedience’ to successor
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The papacy of Benedict XVI came to a quiet end at 8 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 28), making him the first pope in 600 years to voluntarily leave office.
Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress takes veiled swipe at Tim Tebow
(RNS) After evangelical icon Tim Tebow canceled his scheduled appearance at First Baptist Church in Dallas because of controversial remarks made by senior pastor Robert Jeffress, the pastor appeared to fire back at the New York Jets quarterback in his Sunday sermon.
Dwindling Catholic schools see future in Latino students
LOS ANGELES (RNS) As the country’s fastest-growing population, Latinos now make up nearly 40 percent of all U.S. Catholics, but represent less than 14 percent of students at Catholic schools. Catholic leaders now tout Latino outreach as one answer to the schools’ problems.
A new pope, a new name: Here’s some popular picks to choose from
One of the first acts of the new pope will be to chose a new name. Here’s a list of the most popular (and most unique) papal names to help him get started.
Fighting threatens Islamic artifacts in troubled Timbuktu
(RNS) Fighting in the Muslim country of Mali in northern Africa has delayed the American tour of a unique exhibit featuring centuries-old texts and artifacts from Timbuktu, an ancient center of Islamic learning.
Thursday Religion News Roundup: Unconditional obedience * sede vacante * Sweet Sistine
Pope Benedict XVI promises “unconditional” obedience to his successor. The interregnum begins today. Casting votes for the Sweet Sistine.
