Archive for February 28, 2013

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Obama officials, Republican group advocate 'gay marriage'

Both President Barack Obama’s administration and a group of Republican officials have filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court calling... Read more

Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, bishop of Steubenville, celebrated Mass on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic college students honor Pope Benedict's last days

Students at American Catholic universities are observing the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy with special Masses, prayers and acts... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Theologian says cultural renewal starts with Catechism

A U.S. theology professor's new book seeks to revitalize society through the “integrated whole of the Catholic vision,” found in... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Sodano greets Pope Benedict XVI in the Clementine Hall on Feb. 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinals bid Pope farewell with hearts full of thanks

Echoing the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, Cardinal Angelo Sodano told Pope Benedict that the cardinals’ hearts “burned when... Read more

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Vatican Post Office issues stamp for Pope's resignation

The Vatican’s post office is issuing a special cancelation stamp to mark the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy.  Read more

Pope Benedict XVI participates in a farewell audience with cardinals on Feb. 28, 2013 in the Clementine Hall. ?w=200&h=150

Benedict XVI pledges respect, obedience to future Pope

Pope Benedict XVI surprised the cardinals and organizers of a Feb. 28 farewell ceremony by saying the future Pope is... Read more

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Church bells ring out as Pope travels to Castel Gandolfo

On Thursday, Feb. 28, church bells in Rome and Albano rang out during the helicopter flight that took Pope Benedict... Read more

Faithful in St. Peter's Square bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI. ?w=200&h=150

Pope leaves Vatican for Castel Gandolfo

Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican by helicopter and will soon arrive in the town of Castel Gandolfo where... Read more

Pope Benedict says goodbye to the thousands of people who came to Castel Gandolfo to show their support. ?w=200&h=150

Pope's last words: Thank you for your friendship and love

After the 15-minute helicopter trip to Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI offered a word of thanks to the thousands of... Read more

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Swiss Guards seal gates, leave service of Pope Emeritus

With the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday evening, the Swiss Guards have left their posts and sealed the... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI's final address to the crowds at Castel Gandolfo Feb. 28, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

US leaders voice thanks, support for Pope Emeritus

American Catholic political officials  and commentators have solemnly expressed their appreciation and prayers for Pope Benedict XVI as his resignation... Read more

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Father Marko Rupnik.

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