In light of recent 'relentless' attacks against the Holy Father, and the onslaught of secular media articles brandishing headlines such as the following...
* "Catholic S*x Scandal Raises Question: How Do You Remove a Pope?" [U.S. World & News Report]
* "Can a pope resign from office?" [BBC News]
* "The Bad Shepherd" [Newsweek]
...it seems opportune to remind Catholics to pray hard for the Pope.
Note: Some prayers for the Pope can be found here
[3/27]
Recent news stories paint a very unfortunate picture of conditions for Catholics in Vietnam. However, courageous Catholics in that country have been giving an heroic & inspiring example of their faith. Illustrative headlines include:
* Communist government of Viet Nam imposing heavy fines on couples with more than two children under revived "two-child policy"; Parish priest says 90% of parishioners have agreed to pay the steep fines to be faithful to Church teachings [7/17]
* Hundreds of Catholics brutally beaten by Vietnamese police as they tried to restore historic parish; Injured include priests and lay persons [7/21]
Please pray for our brother & sister Catholics in Vietnam.
[7/23]
At the end of some recent news accounts concerning the scientific analysis of St. Paul's bones, there appeared the following: "At the end of Sunday’s service in the warm basilica, the 82-year-old Benedict lost his balance slightly as he slipped on a step on the altar, and was steadied by one of his assistants who was by his side." Pray for Pope Benedict XVI.
Note: Some prayers for the Pope may be found here.
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