Archive for May 2, 2011

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Mass of thanksgiving for beatification of Pope Blessed John Paul II

“Today we thank the Lord for giving us a shepherd like Pope John Paul II.”  Read more

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Controversial Australian bishop sacked by Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI has sacked a controversial Australian bishop who has called for protestant ministers to celebrate Mass as well... Read more

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Vatican says Bin Laden ‘gravely responsible,’ hopes for peace

The Vatican says it does not rejoice in the death of Osama bin Laden.  Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Pakistan Christians fear violent backlash in wake of Osama bin Laden's death

Christians in Pakistan are bracing for possible attacks after U.S. forces killed long sought-after terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, who... Read more

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Polish president thanks Pope for JPII beatification

Poland's president had a chance to thank Pope Benedict XVI personally for beatifying his Polish-born predecessor, Blessed John Paul II. Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Retired Australian bishop admits past inappropriate behavior

A prominent Australian bishop who resigned two years ago issued an apology citing past hurtful and inappropriate behavior as reasons... Read more

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Vatican gathering of bloggers hailed as a success

The first ever Vatican sponsored gathering of Catholic bloggers is being hailed as a success by participants. Read more