What Benedict said today in Turkey Sheila November 28, 2006 Right off the plane, the Pope had plenty to say to the world that was listening. In what is considered Read More
Soft landing, smooth start Sheila November 28, 2006 So far, things have gone well for Pope Benedict on his arrival and first day’s itinerary in Ankara, Turkey. Read More
Pray for Benedict Sheila November 28, 2006 As America stirs in the first hours of the day Tusday, Pope Benedict will be well underway on his pastoral Read More
New trouble for Turkey Sheila November 27, 2006 And this has nothing to do with the Pope. Sort of…. In light of the information in the post just Read More
The real question of the week ahead Sheila November 27, 2006 Papal biographer and scholar George Weigel has deeper insights and always shows greater sensibility in his analysis of the Church Read More
Ramping up the press coverage Sheila November 27, 2006 Pope Benedict leaves for Turkey tomorrow, and today the world’s press is awash with advance coverage and speculation. They’Read More
Benedict under scrutiny Sheila November 26, 2006 …and a lot of pressure, it would seem to the world, as this Pope prepares to go into Turkey on Read More
Life depends on care Sheila November 25, 2006 The Vatican is holding a conference over this weekend on infectious diseases and health care, because the field keeps getting Read More
Confounding the press Sheila November 24, 2006 Benedict has an exquisite thought process and writing style, and his message is simple yet complex. Just look at Deus Read More
Hand over the message, and run Sheila November 24, 2006 Turkish officials have come up with the message they want Pope Benedict to deliver when he visits Turkey next week. Read More