(04 Sept 08 - RV) An International Mariological Congress, organized by the Pontifical
International Marian Academy opens today in Lourdes, one week before Pope Benedict
XVI is due to visit the shrine.
Pope Benedict appointed the president emeritus
of the Pontifical Council for Culture Cardinal Paul Poupard to chair the conference,
which is titled “The apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary Between history, faith
and culture". Catholic, Orthodox and Lutheran theologians from across the globe
will participate.
A Professor of theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville,
Dr. Mark Miravalle told us more about the aims of the conference…