Cardinal Pell says he ‘never really approved’ of Benedict XVI’s decision to resign

…Pell described John Paul II as “one of the greatest popes in history, of course,” and praised Benedict’s “prodigious intellect,” adding that “I knew him [Benedict] better than all of the other two popes” …Despite working closely with Francis for five years, Pell has often been perceived as at odds with key initiatives of this… Read More Cardinal Pell says he ‘never really approved’ of Benedict XVI’s decision to resign

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 SHLeave a comment

Traditional Just War Teaching

Catechism of the Catholic Church Avoiding war 2307 The fifth commandment forbids the intentional destruction of human life. Because of the evils and injustices that accompany all war, the Church insistently urges everyone to prayer and to action so that the divine Goodness may free us from the ancient bondage of war. 105 2308 All citizens… Read More Traditional Just War Teaching

August 7, 2021February 1, 2023 SH

Medieval Fun and Commerce: Trade Fairs and the Commercial Revolution

By a.d. 1200, Europe was in the process of changing from a medieval agricultural economy to one based upon interregional trade, which contributed to the growth of large urban centers. Many of these cities evolved from successful trade fairs established along busy trade routes. In turn, they engendered a commercial revolution that would eventually change… Read More Medieval Fun and Commerce: Trade Fairs and the Commercial Revolution

June 4, 2021June 17, 2022 SHLeave a comment

Traditional Catholic Author Michael Davies on Fr. Leonard Feeney

Michael Davies on Father Feeney As regards the question of “No salvation outside the Church,” I can assure Mr. [Atila Sinke] Guimarães that I am aware of the fact that this is the teaching of the Church and was not invented by Father Feeney. I have been studying the dogma since 1979 after I read… Read More Traditional Catholic Author Michael Davies on Fr. Leonard Feeney

June 1, 2021October 21, 2023 SHLeave a comment

On Sacred Scripture. Pius XII. 1943.

Divino Afflante Spiritu Pope Pius XII – 1943 “Let all the sons of the Church bear in mind that the efforts of resolute laborers in the vineyard of the Lord should be judged not only with equity and justice, but also with the greatest charity; all moreover should abhor that intemperate zeal which imagines that… Read More On Sacred Scripture. Pius XII. 1943.

May 19, 2021April 11, 2022 SHLeave a comment

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Cardinal Pell says he ‘never really approved’ of Benedict XVI’s decision to resign

Traditional Catholic Author Michael Davies on Fr. Leonard Feeney

On Sacred Scripture. Pius XII. 1943.