Rome conclave: Cardinals fail to elect pope in first vote
Jon Sopel from BBC reports as black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney Cardinals of the Catholic Church have failed to elect a new pope on their first day in the Vatican conclave. Black smoke rising from a chimney…
Commonwealth Day service held at St. George’s
HM Queen Elizabeth II had to cancel her visit to Westminster Abbey on Monday (11) where she was due to take part in Commonwealth Day as she’s recovering from gastroenteritis. However the Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth did sign…
Cardinals gather for final pre-conclave discussions
By Michael Hirst, BBC News, Rome Global leaders of the Roman Catholic Church meeting in the Vatican have held their final group discussions ahead of the election of the new Pope. Some 161 cardinals have spoken during the 10 General…
Books & Books Donates ‘Wimpy Kid’ Books to PIN Students
George Town Primary students who attend St George’s Anglican Church’s afterschool programme, known as PIN (Positive Intervention Now), were recently presented with their ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ book of choice by Books & Books manager Megan McCluskey. Ms Marlene…
Pope Benedict XVI recalls joy and ‘choppy waters’
Pope Benedict XVI has admitted he faced “choppy waters” during his eight years at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church, but says he was guided by God and felt his presence every day. The Pope, 85, will retire on…
Fundraising dinner and auction for MOP
On Saturday 13th April, there will be the Third Fundraising Dinner and Auction for Missionaries of the Poor (MOP). The theme for the Dinner will be “Blue Caribbean Sea” and will include live entertainment. The Dinner and Live Auction will…
Cardinal Keith O’Brien resigns as Archbishop
By Robert Pigott Religious affairs correspondent, BBC News Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith O’Brien, is stepping down as leader of the Scottish Catholic Church. He had been accused of inappropriate behaviour towards priests dating back to the…
There’s Been An Unprecedented Shift In Attitudes About Gay Marriage
Brett LoGiurato Business Insider Since his personal endorsement of gay marriage last spring, President Barack Obama has kept up the public support, even making a historic mention of gay rights in his inaugural address last month. But despite the rhetoric,…
Theories on Pope’s reasons for resignation including link to gay conclave
Theories abound for “real reason” for Pope’s surprise announcement By Edward Pentin Edward Pentin reporting from Rome — So many theories have been bandied around about the real reasons for Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation that many continue to be in…
ADL Leader Thanks Pope Benedict
The Anti-Defamation League’s National Director Abraham Foxman has expressed great appreciation for Pope Benedict XVI’s support for Jews and Israel following the surprise announcement that the Pope is resigning at the end of the month. Foxman had five audiences with…
