Archive for April 19, 2010

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Cardinals treat Pope to lunch for fifth anniversary of his election

The Holy Father celebrated the fifth anniversary of his pontificate on Monday, just after returning to Rome from a busy... Read more

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Bishops of Ecuador: priests should reflect face of Christ

Concluding their plenary assembly last Friday, Ecuador's bishops encouraged priests in the country to reflect the face of Christ to... Read more

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Bishops of Spain prepare new document on moral crisis

This week at their plenary assembly, the bishops of Spain will prepare a document discussing the country's moral and economic... Read more

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Italy observes day of prayer on anniversary of Pope's election

Catholics in Italy celebrated the fifth anniversary Benedict XVI becoming the Pope on Monday with a national day of prayer.... Read more

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Young girl understands a 'life is growing in her womb'

A 10-year-old girl in the Mexican city of Chetumal recently explained that “a life is growing in her womb," a... Read more

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Europe’s greatest heritage is its Christian roots, asserts Italian lawmaker

Italian congresswoman Paola Binetti called on Catholics this week to “strongly express the great vitality of Christian thought, the richness... Read more

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Cardinal Bertone describes Pope's strategy for tackling sexual abuse

The Pope's clear line against sexual abuses of minors will help the Church resolve the "delicate problem” of pedophilia, said... Read more

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St. Pio's body transfered to new church as thousands sing and pray

After 42 years in the crypt of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, St. Padre Pio's body was moved... Read more

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Vatican spokesman calls Benedict XVI's pontificate 'rich and full'

In the midst of difficulties, the Holy Father continues to pursue the priorities of his pontificate with “consistency and courage,”... Read more

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Christian student group in Supreme Court to overturn exclusion by California university

A Christian student organization is seeking to overturn a court ruling that sided with a California university which denied recognition... Read more

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Dr. John Haas reacts to Peggy Noonan's call for new blood at Vatican

In response to a Wall Street Journal opinion piece by Peggy Noonan in which she criticized the Catholic Church for the... Read more