Sept. 2
Blessed Jean-Francois Burte and companions (died 1792-1794)
Martyrs of the French Revolution
[Brute and 184 other priests, bishops and religious
were massacred in 1792 for refusing to deny the faith;
another 14 were guillotined in 1794]
OR today.
No papal stories in this issue. Page 1 leads off with a story on Poland
marking the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II. Russia's Putin
joined the observance in the port city of Gdansk; Turkey and Armenia
prepare to resume diplomatic relations; leaders of 53 African countries
meet in Libya to consider 'new strategies' to resolve local conflicts; and
the US fears for the future of its military bases in Japan even after
the incoming Prime Minister says he is not anti-American.
THE POPE'S DAY
General Audience - The Holy Father held it at the Aula Paolo VI today to accommodate ticketholders.
His catechesis was on St. Odo of Cluny (880-942), who was the second abbot of the famed medieval
French monastery and was exemplary for preaching perseverance and patience in pursuing the Christian
way. The abbey became a new center for spreading the Benedictine influence throughout Europe.
The Vatican Press office has still not posted the text of today's catechesis.
The Holy Father has named Rev. Fr. Jean-Pierre Kwambamba Masi to the staff of the Pontifical
Office of Liturgical Celebrations. His name has been added to the list of Pontifical 'Cerimonieri'
(Assistant Masters of Pontifical Ceremonies) under Mons. Guido Marini, all with the rank of
Monsignor, as ff: Francesco Camaldo, Enrico Vigano, Konrad Krajewski, Pier Enrico Stefanetti, Diego
Giovanni Ravelli, Guillermo Javier Karcher, Marco Agostino, and Jean-Pierre Kwambamba Masi.
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