Archive for April 19, 2008

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Bush addresses National Catholic Prayer Breakfast at close of “joyous week”

President George W. Bush on Friday morning addressed the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, speaking about his pro-life actions in office,... Read more

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South African cardinal seeks halt to weapons shipments to Zimbabwe

The Catholic Church in Southern Africa on Friday urged South Africa President Thabo Mbeki to halt shipment of military equipment... Read more

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Pope calls for a new Pentecost to launch renewal of American Church

Six thousand people flocked to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York this morning for a Mass that Pope Benedict celebrated... Read more

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First-ever papal Mass held at St. Patrick’s

Today at Saint Patrick’s Church in New York City, Pope Benedict XVI became the third Bishop of Rome to visit... Read more

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Franciscan University president reacts to Pope's education speech

The President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Father Terence Henry, TOR, has given his reaction to Catholic News Agency on... Read more

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Holy Father expected to address vocations in seminary in Yonkers

The Holy Father is expected to address the topic of vocations to the priesthood when he visits Saint Joseph’s Seminary,... Read more

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Pope praises “exemplary American priest” who founded Knights of Columbus

During his homily Saturday morning at the Mass for Clergy and Religious at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI made... Read more

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Cardinal Trujillo, President of Pontifical Council for the Family, passes away

Cardinal Alfonso López Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, died Saturday of complications from diabetes.  The cardinal... Read more

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Holy Father calls handicapped to be signs of hope, apostles of prayer

This afternoon 50 young people with disabilities had the chance to meet with Pope Benedict, who encouraged them to be... Read more

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Bill Maher apologizes for calling Pope Benedict a Nazi

Comedian Bill Maher apologized on his HBO show Friday night for accusing Pope Benedict XVI of being a Nazi.  After... Read more

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Do not let darkness stifle your hope, says Pope

Before a youth rally of an estimated 25,000 people, Pope Benedict XVI spoke on hope and freedom, stressing the “journey... Read more

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Seek holiness using the four essentials, Benedict XVI tells youth

The Pope’s speech to the thousands of youth gathered in Yonkers, NY today featured a call to the youth to... Read more

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Pope Benedict speaks of families as the birthplace of vocations

At the end of his talk to the youth at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, Pope Benedict turned to the... Read more