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Benedict XVI wants to leave the house in good order

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 25 febbraio 2013 · 1 Comment · In Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI will be like a Moses for the Church. Moses went to a mountain and interceded for the People of Israel while the latter were combating against Amalek.  So will the Pope do after his retirement – the President of Pontifical Council for Culture, Card. Gianfranco Ravasi, said in a Lent meditation [...]

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Courageous bishops needed. To proclaim the Word of God

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 14 gennaio 2013 · 1 Comment · In Holy See

What will be the agenda of the four bishops the Pope ordained in the solemnity of the Epiphany? Benedict XVI outlined it with these words: «The humility of faith, of sharing the faith of the Church of every age, will constantly be in conflict with the prevailing wisdom of those who cling to [...]

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The Pope renews his confidence in Georg Gaenswein, and appoints him Prefect of the Pontifical Household

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 10 dicembre 2012 · 1 Comment · In church

The appointment of Benedict XVI’s personal secretary, Georg Gaenswein, as Prefect of the Pontifical Household fills the last vacant post of the Pontifical family’s organization chart, and at the same time gives more weight and importance within the Sacred Walls to Msgr. Gaenswein. This takes place notwithstanding the fact that he [...]

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Vatileaks outcomes. Understanding the latest appointments

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 19 novembre 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Vatican

What has resulted from Vatileaks? First of all, isolating the Pope from its collaborators.  Who, after the leaking of documents –even if inconsequential– will dare to write freely to the Pontiff? Secondly, Vatileaks gave rise to a climate of suspicion that is seemingly favoring the return of the Vatican Old Guard.  This [...]

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Does the Church lack prophetic vision?

By Andrea Gagliarducci On 5 novembre 2012 · 1 Comment · In church

At the end of the synod for the new evangelization, Benedict XVI personally announced that soon seminaries will be under the administration of the Congregation for the Clergy.  Currently, seminaries are under the administration of the Congregation for Catholic Education.  Soon, a Papal motu proprio will explain the motives leading to this decision.  [...]

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