Archive for February 19, 2008

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Archbishop Romero’s beatification stalls on martyrdom question

The beatification cause of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero has stalled because of a question concerning whether the archbishop died as... Read more

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Vatican-China talks could cement diplomatic relations with papal visit

Talks between China and the Vatican to establish diplomatic relations have intensified in recent months, with proposals for a papal... Read more

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Castro’s retirement should open era of reconciliation in Cuba, says Christian activist

In a press release issued in response to the news that Fidel Castro has stepped down as president of Cuba,... Read more

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Return to your roots, Pope Benedict advises religious orders

Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to the members of the executive committee of the International Union of Superiors General, telling... Read more

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Students from Americas and Europe to hold vigil with the Pope

University students from all over the world will meet with Pope Benedict on Saturday, March 1 to hold a prayer... Read more

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Anglicans take authority to name bishops away from British Prime Minister

In a step towards greater religious autonomy, the general synod of the Anglican Church of England decided to do away... Read more

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Television “continues to have evangelizing potential,” says Cardinal Bertone

During a Mass celebrated to mark the 50th anniversary of the declaration of St. Clare as the patroness of television,... Read more

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Pope to receive Jesuits on Thursday, new authorities elected

The participants from the General Congregation of the Society of Jesus will meet with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican... Read more

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Vatican Cardinal announces meeting with congressmen from the Americas to discuss life issues

In an interview with the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the... Read more

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Mexican cardinal: pro-abortion politicians do not represent the people

During a Mass celebrated with pro-life demonstrators who are calling on Mexico’s Constitutional Court to declare abortion illegal, the Archbishop... Read more

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Logo for 2009 World Meeting of Families unveiled

The organizers of the 2009 World Meeting of Families have unveiled the official logo for the event, which will have... Read more

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Philippines corruption fight requires different kind of “People Power,” archbishop says

Though critics of government corruption in the Philippines have called upon Catholic bishops to lead the reform movement, the nation’s... Read more

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Papal trip to Cuba possible, Vatican Secretary of State says

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has suggested that Pope Benedict XVI could visit Cuba in the future, the... Read more

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Vatican advises moderation in response to Kosovo independence

Reacting to the Serbian province of Kosovo’s Sunday declaration of independence, the Vatican called for “prudence and moderation,” according to... Read more