June 18
Venerable Matt Talbot (Ireland, 1856-1925)
Franciscan tertiary and ascetic
Patron of recovering alcoholics
OR today.
Illustration: Scenes from the life of Cyril and Methodius. 20th-century Bulgarian icon, anonymous.
At the General Audience, the Pope talks of the brother Saints Cyril and Methodius:
'The message of faith must fit into the culture of every people'
Other Page 1 stories: Continuing post-election protests in Iraq; and a teaser on an inside-page story about the completed restoration
of the Pauline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace. Built in 1537-1541, restoration started in 2002, Its frescoes are among the last
paintings by Michelangelo (photos below are details from The Conversion of St. Paul and The Crucifixion of Christ). The Holy Father
will bless and inaugurate the restored chapel on July 4.
THE POPE'S DAY
The Holy Father met today with
- H.E. George Abela, President of Malta, with his wife and delegation
- Bishops of Venezuela (Group 6) on ad limina visit.
- His Holiness Abuna Paulos, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
The Vatican released the text of
the Holy Father's letter to all the priests of the world on
the occasion of the Year of the Priest which begins tomorrow, June 19 (See next post).
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