Feast of the Ascension

Benedict XVI's Pentecost Homily (Zenit News Agency)

12 May 2008

VATICAN CITY, MAY 11, 2008 ( Zenit.org ).- Here is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave today when he celebrated Mass in St. Peter's Square for the feast of Pentecost.

Merging religiosity with festivity (The Times of India)

11 May 2008

Not just the shrine of the Holy Spirit, but the entire square around it resonates with sound and the old quarter is transformed into a riot of colour.

Lagura: Pentecost and Mother's Day (Sun Star)

10 May 2008

TODAY, many a priest will be faced with a problem. Shall we preach about Pentecost, a difficult theme on itself? But what about Mother’s Day which we also celebrate on this very day?