Charles Journet (1891-1975). A theologian engaged in the fights of his time by Philippe CHENABLES Desclite the Browder, 336 p., 22.90 € “The vocation of the theologian is not only to deepen the doctrine of faith, it is also to testify to this doctrine in world affairs, in order to make it better, more in … Read more
Pope Francis will resign “If he believes that it is the best thing for the good of the church”said French Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, on the sidelines of a press conference organized Thursday, February 20 at the Vatican. By his side, the Spanish cardinal Juan José Omella Omella refused to “Make prophecies” while ensuring that the … Read more
The cross : You became eight years ago the first cardinal in the history of Sweden, and even Scandinavia. Can we consider that your Catholic community, minority but growing, foreshadows the future face of the Church in Europe? Cardinal Anders Arborelius: It is indeed a sign of the current situation of the Church in many … Read more
He will have faithfully served three popes. Wednesday, January 22, day of his 80th birthday, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn gave his office of Archbishop of Vienne to Pope Francis, who accepted his resignation. He had farewell to the Austrian capital a few days earlier during a grace action mass in the Saint-Etienne cathedral. Archbishop of Vienna … Read more
Sometimes presented as a potential pope, the very popular bishop of Ajaccio, Mgr François-Xavier Bustillo, stands out with his media exposure, from Instagram to the front page of Paris-Match, before the historic visit Sunday to Corsica of François, the sovereign pontiff. “I am the bishop of all”assures AFP this 56-year-old Franco-Spaniard, son of a soldier, … Read more
Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, bishop of Corsica, discusses in an interview with AFP the health of the pope, his absence at Notre-Dame, his action in the Mediterranean and the« enthusiasm » For the “historical visit”Sunday in Corsica. Q: How is Pope Francis? A: I saw him on Saturday, we were able to talk about the organization … Read more
Four Italians. On December 7, Francis will create 21 new cardinals, including four from Italy, a country traditionally well represented in what was previously called the Sacred College – the group of cardinals under the age of 80 responsible for electing the pope. in the event of a conclave. During the Angelus on Sunday October … Read more
The Cross : How did you react when you learned of your appointment as cardinal? Mgr Jean-Paul Vesco: I was totally taken aback, because I just couldn’t imagine it for a thousandth of a second. Honestly, I experienced it and I continue to experience it as a real mystery. I know that the Pope alone … Read more
Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, prefect of the dicastery for interreligious dialogue since 2019, died Monday, November 25. This former missionary in Egypt and Sudan was one of the main architects of interreligious dialogue at the Vatican, and in particular with Islam. This dialogue has become one of the priorities of the Holy See since … Read more
The Franco-Spanish Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, Bishop of Corsica, welcomed to AFP the announced arrival of Pope Francis on Saturday in Ajaccio, 10 days before Christmas, “a unifying event” et “a moment of hope and joy”. QUESTION: When did you propose to the Pope to come to Corsica and for what purpose? ANSWER: “All the bishops … Read more