Archive for April 16, 2008

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Pope fever comes to CUA

Catholic University of America (CUA) is preparing for the visit of Pope Benedict with intense preparation, banner-making, and prayer vigils,... Read more

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Origins of the Popemobile

The most recognizable vehicle in Washington, D.C. this week will most likely be the, “Popemobile”. The term is affectionately applied... Read more

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President Bush welcomes Pope Benedict at White House

This morning Pope Benedict was officially welcomed to the United States by President Bush and 12,000 other guests at the... Read more

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The Swiss Guards, protectors of the Pope

Visitors to the Holy See are often fascinated by the colorful uniforms worn by the Swiss Guards when serving the... Read more

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Colombian archbishops says country needs to change and end conflict

During his recent visit to England and Wales, Archbishop Ruben Salazar of Barranquilla in Colombia said, “We cannot live in... Read more

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Colombian seminarian to be in charge of Pope’s mitre and skullcap

Freddy Patino, a Colombian seminarian from the Archdiocese of New York, has been chosen to care for the Pope’s mitre... Read more

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President and Pope discuss wide range of topics, Middle East prominent

After a welcome ceremony filled with displays of Americana and good wishes, Pope Benedict and President Bush met in the... Read more

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Pope receives birthday present of 1.7 million community service hours

This afternoon Catholic School students met with the Pope to personally deliver pledges of more than 1.7 million hours of... Read more

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Pope calls on US Bishops to help remove barriers to encounter with God

Speaking to all 350 bishops of the United States in Washington D.C. this evening, Benedict XVI challenged the Church leaders... Read more

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San Antonio archbishop: Latinos are future of US Catholic Church

Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio said this week the “future of the Church in the United States is the... Read more

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Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha’s cause for sainthood going to Vatican

Monsignor Paul Lenz has informed CNA that on Thursday, he will submit the Cause for the Canonization of Blessed Kateri... Read more

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Papal Q & A with US Bishops

The following is a summary of the question and answer session that Pope Benedict XVI held with the bishops of... Read more

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White House dinner held honoring Pope Benedict

A White House dinner held this evening in honor of Pope Benedict XVI was attended by about 250 prominent guests,... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput reacts to Pope's address

Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput reacted to the Pope’s address to the U.S. bishops by agreeing with the Pontiff’s emphases on... Read more