Archive for February 27, 2013

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Benedict's faith encyclical could appear in different form

Pope Benedict XVI's anticipated encyclical on faith will not be released before his resignation but it may appear in another... Read more

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Coalition of African-American Pastors joins March for Marriage

Civil Rights activist Reverend Bill Owens has joined with the National Organization for Marriage to promote and lead the March... Read more

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Harvard debate stresses meaning, purpose of marriage

At the heart of the national debate on same-sex unions is a fundamental disagreement on the nature of marriage, said... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI responds to the crowd at his final general audience on Feb. 27, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope confident God will guide Church in days ahead

Pope Benedict XVI told the 150,000 people who came to his final general audience that he is filled with trust... Read more

Archbishop Rino Fisichella discusses Pope Benedict's last audience on Feb. 27, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope's final audience was bittersweet for cardinals

The cardinals and bishops who attended Pope Benedict XVI’s last big public appearance made sure to show him their love... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl at the North American College in Rome on Feb. 26, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Wuerl describes spiritual experience of conclave

A conclave is similar to going on a rigorous spiritual retreat that is pervaded by silence, according to Cardinal Donald... Read more

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Atheist Nobel prize winner mourns Pope's retirement

An atheist Peruvian author has praised the spiritual and intellectual stature of Pope Benedict XVI and said that his departure... Read more

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Cardinal says next Pope likely to be young

A cardinal from Chile who will be participating in the general meetings leading up to the conclave said that the... Read more