The government of Oman assisted in finding and rescuing Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil.

The motto for Francis’ visit was, “Let us take the first step.”

Can we now, at long last, begin to talk frankly and openly about the problems with the translation?

Cardinal Cupich said the pope is making clear that Vatican II documents are authoritative and permanent.

“The church in Colombia is called to commit itself, with greater boldness, to forming missionary disciples.”

This latest document may not be a bombshell but it is certainly a significant change in direction with regard to who has responsibility for liturgical translations.