Rome. Pope Benedict XVI will renounce his pontificate on February 28th “for reasons of strength and advancing age”. It is the first renunciation of a Pope in six centuries. The announcement was made personally during a consistory in the morning of February 11th.
Benedict XVI is 85 years of age and eight as the Sucessor of Peter, since he was elected at the conclave of April 2005.
The Claretian Missionaries, steadfast helpers of the Shepherds in the ministry of the Word (CMF Constitutions, 6) and heirs of the spirit of St. Anthony Mary Claret, renew our ecclesial communion expressed in fidelity to the Roman Pontiff (CMF Directory, 263).
“Walking together as pilgrims of hope and artisans of peace”, such is the call that emerges from the latest letter of the Superior General, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, issued after the recent intensive sessions of the General Government. The message reflects deeply...
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the General Government met with the Major Superiors of the Congregation in an online meeting. After the usual pleasantries, a prayer opened the meeting followed by some technical indications of the mode of proceeding. General consultor,...
Rome, Italy. On the evening of 24 October 2025, the Claretian Family in Rome, together with parishioners and friends, gathered joyfully at the Basilica del Sacro Cuore di Maria to celebrate the solemnity of St. Anthony Mary Claret, founder of the Missionary Sons of...
