Tag: Universal Church
Cardinals elect spread the universal word beyond Europe
It was way back in 2006 when Pope Benedict XVI foresaw the rise of Catholic Latin America and the expansion of the church beyond Europe. Today we are seeing it happen live.
Anthony Cleary: World Youth Day must be seen to be believed
It was not until I first experienced a World Youth Day that I truly appreciated the nature and magnitude of the international gathering. Prior to travelling to Cologne in 2005 I had only known of the event vicariously, listening to the animated reflections of returning pilgrims.
Philippa Martyr: These are models we can work with
It’s always interesting to see what’s going on in the Church overseas. I’ve got two very uplifting stories for you, both involving the Church...
Bishop Richard Umbers: Christ first, always
The Australian bishops’ Ad Limina pilgrimage to Rome was deeply meaningful
During the last half of June, all the Bishops of Australia gathered in Rome...
