Archive for June 6, 2012

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UK ordinariate adapts Anglican prayers for Catholic use

The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham is preparing to publish its daily liturgical prayer book, as part of... Read more

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Cleveland diocese stresses orthodoxy in new high school curriculum

In response to concerns raised by teachers and clergy, the Diocese of Cleveland has revamped its high school religion curriculum... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Pope to attend World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia

Pope Benedict XVI personally chose Philadelphia as the site for the next World Meeting of Families and, health permitting, will... Read more

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Pope recalls the 'inspiring witness' of Milan family gathering

Pope Benedict XVI says he saw an “inspiring witness” during his three-day apostolic visit to the June 1-3 World Meeting... Read more

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Poverty in Spain comparable to post-war Europe, charity reports

Julio Beamonte, the director of Catholic charity Caritas in Madrid, warned that current poverty levels in Spain are rivaling those... Read more

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Former Colombian hostages thank Pope for his prayers

A group of eight Colombians who were kidnapped for over ten years by the country's Marxist rebel group told Pope... Read more

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Pope sends jubilee congratulations to Queen Elizabeth

Pope Benedict XVI has written to Queen Elizabeth to congratulate her on “the happy occasion” of her Diamond Jubilee as... Read more

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Cardinal Bertone speaks of 'ferocious' Vatileaks attack on Pope

The Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, believes the continued leaking of confidential papal information to the media is... Read more

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Archbishop Wenski exhorts new Florida bishop to give hope

As Bishop Gregory L. Parkes was ordained a bishop and installed as head of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee on June... Read more