Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI: "Thank you for your humility and kindness"


Another one for the history books: Pope Francis and Benedict XVI at Castel Gandolfo

Time for a new modem?

Picky, Picky

I am.

What did Patriarch Bartholomew think of the quality of the chanting? Having the Gospel sung only in Greek was a notable gesture, but if this was to be done, should it not have been done well? It did not sound that good to me. Maybe the quality was affected by the acoustics of the outdoor setting.

Rome Reports: Patriarch Bartholomew invites Pope to Jerusalem to celebrate historic anniversary


Ecumenical Patriarch Asks Pope to Meet Next Year in Holy Land

I have read on FB that the offer has been accepted, but I have not seen confirmation from a reputable news source.

Ecumenical Spring With the Russian Orthodox Church?

Orientale Lumen XVII

June 17-20, 2013 (via Byzantine, TX)

Mospat: Delegation of Moscow Patriarchate arrives in Rome

Inaugural Mass of the Pontificate

Via the FB page for St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church: "A Divine Liturgy at the tomb of St. Peter in Rome celebrated by Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk to mark the beginning of the Great Fast."

A FB page for the Archbishop.


Greek Patriarch to Attend Papal Inaugural Mass for First Time Since 1054

"The Greek Orthodox patriarch will be accompanied by Ioannis Zizioulas, Metropolitan of Pergamon and co-president of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic and the Orthodox Churches. Also part of the delegation will be Tarassios, Orthodox Metropolitan of Argentina, and Gennadios, Orthodox Metropolitan of Italy."

Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting by Aidan Hart

May be somewhat difficult to obtain through Amazon US (there are some copies available) but it can also be purchased through Liturgy Training Publications in the U.S.

Gracewing

The Lynchpin of High Scholasticism: Hugh of St. Cher by Donald S. Prudlo

EWTN: Mass For The Inauguration Of The Pontificate Of Francis

Schedule:
Mass For The Inauguration Of The Pontificate Of Pope Francis
Tues. Mar. 19 at 3:30 AM ET, 6 PM ET, 12 PM ET
A Mass of Inauguration for the 266th Successor to St. Peter, Pope Francis.

The Brethren

"One Day in the Life of a Men's Monastery"

Chiesa: The Name of Francis, the Rule of St. Ignatius, and the Example of Jonah

His first homily.

Orthodox Marriage & Its Misunderstanding- By: Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev

Valaam, l'archipel des moines .

The news about the documentary was posted here. I don't see the version with the English subtitles though.

Bibliothèque de la Revue thomiste

Found out through Amazon.fr that the Dominicans of Toulouse are publishing theology treatises, including:
Michel Labourdette, Cours de théologie morale, Petit cours,
Tome 1 : morale fondamentale (2010)

Michel Labourdette, Cours de théologie morale, Petit cours,
Tome 2 : morale spéciale (2012)

Pope Francis

Unfortunately, Daylife is no longer available.



Rome Reports:
'Habemus Papam': Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio is the new Pope of the Catholic Church


New Pope greets the World Francis I


Francis I to faithful: pray for me, trust in me


Pope Francis: His First Words

Chiesa: The First Pope Named Francis
From 2002: Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Profession: Servant of the Servants of God

Vatican Insider:
Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the new Pope of the Catholic Church: Francis I
Photo Gallery

First Things
Ethika Politika

Zenit:
Cardinal Bergoglio Is the 267th Successor of St. Peter
A Profile
1st Words

Francis Has Spoken With Pope Emeritus
And Journalists to Be Among First to Have Papal Audience

Patriarch Sviatoslav: Newly elected Pope knows Ukrainian Catholic Church, its Liturgy and Spirituality

Pope Francis, Not Francis I

Byzantine, TX: Oriental Orthodox respond to John X of Antioch's overtures

What about the dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches?
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity: Dialogue with the Oriental Orthodox Churches
UK: Catholic-Oriental Orthodox book launch

Books by Hilarion Alfeyev

and published by St. Vladimir's Press - The Mystery of Faith, Orthodox Christianity Volume I: The History and Canonical Structure of the Orthodox Church, and Orthodox Christianity Volume II : Doctrine and Teaching of the Orthodox Church.