Pope forms Congregation for Internet Evangelization
ROME (CNS) – Verifying rumors that Francis Cardinal Arinze was due to be replaced as the Prefect for the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Pope Benedict XVI named Arinze the head of a new dicastery late Monday night.
In an audience held at 10:30 PM (EDT), the Pope presented a signed Apostolic Constitution, motu proprio, which defined the congregation and laid down its rules and responsibilities. Arinze graciously accepted his new appointment, effective immediately.
Maybe while His Holiness is at it he can make St Isidore of Seville’s patronage of the internet official.The Cardinal has a web site, containing a podcast and regular video updates, through which he has been representing the Church’s stance on liturgical matters. It is believed the Pope selected him to be the Prefect of the new congregation because of his familiarity with the medium and his strong internet presence.
You’re right, I didn’t read far enough into the story. As Grover used to say, “I am so embarrassed!”The article was supposedly written by “Fred Yulent”.
Could this be an April’s Fools prank?
Well, on a more serious note, many parishes put podcasts of their masses and priests put their homilies online. You can get into a virtual Church mode really easily.You’re right, I didn’t read far enough into the story. As Grover used to say, “I am so embarrassed!”