Archive for February 25, 2013

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Vatican sets dates for 2015 World Meeting of Families

The Holy See has announced the dates for the eighth World Meeting of Families, officially confirming that the event will... Read more

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Cardinal Bertone calls contemplatives to pray for conclave

The Vatican Secretary of State has written to the world’s nuns and monks to ask for their prayers for the... Read more

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Cardinal Keith O’Brien resigns, will not go to conclave

Pope Benedict XVI has accepted Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien’s resignation, and the cardinal has announced he will not attend the... Read more

Archbishop Pier Luigi Celata answers questions from the media about the motu proprio on Feb. 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Benedict allows earlier conclave, extends secrecy oath

Pope Benedict XVI has changed Church law allowing cardinals to vote earlier for the new Pope, provided that they are... Read more

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Spanish bishop says Benedict is latest in line of holy Popes

Throughout the past century, God has blessed the Church with exceptional Popes, including Benedict XVI, said Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of... Read more

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Cardinal Wuerl thanks Pope for guidance and humble example

Pope Benedict’s eight years of service to the Church should leave the faithful filled with gratitude and renewed in both... Read more