Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI just recently moved into the Vatican, where he will live in prayer and mediation for the rest of his retirement. I think it is going to be interesting having two living popes, especially in the same building. I wonder if Pope Francis will ever seek counsel with Pope Benedict XVI, or if Pope Benedict XVI is no longer involved in the Vatican life and just focusing on the rest of his life.


http://www.christiantoday.com/article/benedict.returns.to.vatican/32340.htm

Reverend Michael Fugee followup

It turns out that Reverend Fugee, who was on a five year probation and forbidden to be around children, broke his ban. He was invited by youth ministers to visit another church and talk to the teens at a youth retreat. Since then, the two youth ministers and the reverend of the church have resigned. I think it was strange to allow someone who was convicted and tried of touching a minor to have been allowed a job in the diocese still. And it is unfortunate that he disobeyed his ban and was still tempted to be at a youth retreat, even if he had not intention of touching the teens inappropriately.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/06/rev-michael-fugee-scandal-3-more-resign-in-controversy-around-accused-priest_n_3225071.html?utm_hp_ref=christianity

Reverend Michael Fugee

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/michael-fugee-priest-molesting-boy-newark-archdiocese-_n_2616823.html

This article refers to the confession of Reverend Fugee of intentionally toughing an under age boy. The story goes on to say that he was appointed a higher position, "co-director of the Office of Continuing Education and Ongoing Formation of Priests." With this position, however, he is not allowed to be around children as part of his five year probation. The remaining details are linked above.

Catholic Memes

http://www.catholicmemes.com

This website is humorous to Catholics as it is a combination of the fiercely popular memes and the Catholic faith.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/11/gilles-bernheim-french-chief-rabbi-quits-after-admitting-to-plagiarism_n_3062520.html

The article says it all. I cannot believe that a chief rabbi was so tempted as to plagiarize the work in some of his books. However, I am glad that he came forward and admitted his wrongdoing.  

Preaching to Nonbelievers

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/12/vatican-to-hold-dialogue-with-nonbelievers-in-mexico_n_3072410.html

I found this article particularly interesting because it involves an outreach to people who do not believe, not necessarily  a different religion. Also, this is the first time a talk like this is going to occur in Latin America, as it is going to happen in Mexico. The idea was first proposed by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis is carrying it out. I am interested to follow up on the details of the gathering.

Responding to Boston Tragedy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-raushenbush/responding-to-boston-anger_b_3092758.html?utm_hp_ref=christianity

In this article, Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, senior religion editor, addresses the public's reaction to the terrible bombings that occurred in Boston. I think this article was well-written in the fact that Raushenbush acknowledges the anger that everyone is feeling towards the bombers, but he classifies the anger into demonic and holy. He encourages people to not let the short fiery demonic anger overcome their action in helping, because this anger is destructive to the soul. He explains that holy anger is motivational, that it motivates people to take action and help the victims.