Ka-Talk 52: Youth Closing Ceremony forthe Year of Faith

"YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE" (

-Benedict XVI

While we are trying our best to render at least a little relief in many centers and temporary shelters for our dear kababayan from Yolanda-stricken regions and finding a sense of it all, let us come together to learn and to pray as a community of young believers. Let us see each other on Saturday at 1PM in Cardinal Sin Auditorium, Paco Catholic School for our 52nd KATALK forum and also will serve as our CLOSING ACTIVITY for the Year of Faith. MKK!

Habemus Papam! Welcome Pope Francis!

After just two days since the conclave started in Vatican City, white smoke appeared on the Sistine Chapel chimney which indicates that the College of Cardinals have chosen a new pope that will lead the Catholic Church. 

He is Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio from Argentina, 76 years old and a Jesuit priest has been elevated as the newest pope replacing the position by Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. The conclave which started Tuesday (March 12) has been much awaited by many Catholics around the world and is the first conclave that trended in the social media era. 

The Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI suprized the world with his announcement of his resignation as the supreme pontif of the Catholic Church. It was unusual for Popes to resign since their title would usually be with them until their death. But he shares his letter on the real reason of his resignation with the letter below: