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Leo x's brief Cum nuper , which authorised Cardinal Cajetan to put Luther on trial but did not restrict debate between them, was sent not on 11 September 1518, as has been generally believed, but on 2 November. It referred to a lost brief countermanding the order of 23 August for Luther's arrest: this brief instead offered a safe conduct to Rome. However, Luther's abrupt departure from Augsburg prevented this offer from being made. Exsurge Domine (1520), which convicted Luther without trial on inflated charges of heresy, made the false claim that he had rejected an invitation to Rome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on literary evidence of former Pope John Paul II's faith and the implications of the New Evangelization. According to St. John of the Cross, Karol Wojtyła's writings as Pope John Paul II communicate a concern for experience which is similar to his first doctoral thesis on faith. It highlights Wojtyla's appreciation of the experiential dimension of faith.

On December 8, 2015 two new norms regulating the processes of nullity of marriage came into effect. These norms had been ordered by Pope Francis through his m.p. Mitis ludex Dominus lesus and his m.p. Mitis et misericors lesus, the first for the Latin Church and the second for the Eastern churches. The present article offers a presentation of Ml, with references to the most relevant developments and to the doctrinal opinions that have been expressed in relation to Ml. In addition, the author of the article offers his opinion on particular issues which he considers of special interest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the ancient origins of the sanctuary tradition. Topics discussed include the development of sanctuary in the U.S., sanctuary cities and their civil disobedience against the nation's immigration laws, and a papal decree confirming these laws issued by Pope Leo I. It reflects on the recognition of excommunication as a penalty for violating sanctuary in the late seventh century.

Examines the motives that led Pope Gregory XVI to issue the brief `Cum primum' to the bishops of Russian Poland, reminding them of their duty to obey legitimate authority and to instruct the faithful in that obedience. Prime mover behind the brief; Some details on the brief; What have almost made Pope Gregory regret the brief to the Polish clergy.

The article presents news briefs related to Catholic media and development efforts in Europe. The former president of the International Catholic Union of the Press (UCIP) Louis Meerts died at the age of 87 in Belgium. The Catholic News Agency (KNA) in Germany is planning on broadcasting news and reports on papal hearings on television. Under the leadership of Alois Kothgasser, the archdiocese of Salzburg has decided to restructure its media and public relations efforts.

The article provides information about the first Vicariate in the Indian Country in North America that was established in 1851. Reverend John B. Miege received the Papal Briefs, appointing him over the whole territory. This territory was the Indian country in which the Holy See was petitioned to create a vicariate Apostolic. Father De Smet provided the new bishop together with the necessary equipment and planned the destination on May 1851, accompanied by Father Paul Panziglione. When the Fathers at St. Mary's knew that Bishop Miege accepted the invitation, they hired workmen and built a house for them. Also, they added a plank floor to the Indian church, which became the Cathedral of the West.

An introduction to articles in this issue is presented including general revelation, reflections on moving beyond from Scripture to theology and evaluation of an important recent papal encyclical on the environment.

The article focuses on a papal brief discussing contemporary social order in relation to Christian commandments. The author argues that it becomes clear that the world is increasingly focused on social policy and that the socio-political and social problems of the century are complex and multi-faceted, something that was also evident in the papal brief. Social problems in agriculture, the need for workers to have a voice, and socialization are other topics of the brief.

The article focuses on the papal audience tradition in Rome, Italy. The papal audience in the city is held at the Paul VI Hall of Audiences every Wednesday. A free ticket from the office of the Prefecture of the Papal Household is required for anyone who wants to attend papal appearances and ceremonies. Pope Benedict XVI gives his blessing at the summer residence at Castelgandolfo accessible from Rome by bus.

The article announces the establishment of a Latin website that was designed and implemented by the Vatican in Rome, Italy. The website, which is accessed by going to www.vatikan.va, is translated into several world languages and features a "Sancta Sedes latine." Included on the site are papal documents as well as church law, catechism, and messages from the Vatican.