Archive for March 31, 2005

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Vatican says Pope critical but "calm and conscious"

The Vatican's spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the Pope experienced serious heart problems yesterday but that he is "conscious, lucid and... Read more

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Pope prays Way of the Cross in his suffering

During the press conference this morning on the state of Pope John Paul II's health, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls revealed... Read more

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Cardinal Ruini calls for intensified prayers for ailing pope

Earlier today, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar general for the diocese of Rome called on all Romans and all Italians to... Read more

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Vatican, in light of Schivo death, calls for a 'greater defense of life'

Yesterday evening, the Vatican weighed in on the death of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, who died yesterday morning following a two-week... Read more

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Family condemns violence or threats of violence in light of Schiavo death

Hours after the death of 41-year old Terri Schiavo following a tumultuous decade-long legal battle, her sister, Suzanne Vitadamo, and... Read more

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Pope prays for Christians to dedicate Sundays to love of God and neighbor

Today, the Vatican announced Pope John Paul's general prayer and mission intentions for the month of April.  Read more

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Religious groups worldwide condemn Terri Schiavo death

Hours after the court ordered starvation of 41-year old Terri Schiavo had come to a tear-filled end yesterday, religious leaders... Read more

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Pope appoints New York-born Priest as New Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand

Today, Pope John Paul II has appointed Msgr. Charles Daniel Balvo, counselor to the apostolic nunciature in Lithuania, as the... Read more

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Bishop tells homosexual group: “The Church respects you but does not agree with your behavior”

Meeting with representatives of a homosexual group, Bishop Juan Jose Omella of Calahorra and La Calzada-Logroño of Spain said, “The... Read more

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Messori responds to Küng: John Paul II is the Pope who "saved the Church"

In a sharply written article, Italian Catholic journalist Vittorio Messori has responded to the criticisms of dissident German theologian Hans... Read more

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Vatican announces Pope is unconscious but not dead, Rosary being held at St. Peter’s Square

The Vatican has officially announced that the Pope John Paul II’s blood pressure has dramatically dropped and he is now... Read more