Happy Birthday Papa!

Ad multos annos!

oremus pro pontifice.

I have to say it--on this day my heart is filled with gratitude and thanksgiving to God for giving us such a shepherd.
And as well my heart brims with love and gratitude for our Holy Father.

Examination of Facts in latest Slurs against the Holy Father

CatholicCulture.org has an excellent commentary on the lack of journalistic standards in the latest slur campaign against Pope Benedict.  The AP should blush to call such sloppy biased tale-spinning journalism.  This excellent article by Phil Lawler answers the key questions surrounding the Holy Father's involvement in the case factually and shows that, once again, the implications and charges are completely groundless.

Pray daily for our Shepherd, the Pope.