Archive for July 26, 2010

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Apostolic Vatican Library to reopen this fall

After being closed for three years for restructuring and restoration, the Apostolic Vatican Library will reopen on September 20. The... Read more

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Pope to designate Barcelona church as basilica

On November 7, the one-of-a-kind Church of the Holy Family, or "Sagrada Familia," will be consecrated by Pope Benedict and... Read more

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Cardinal Comastri urges families to 'wake up' and love each other

St. Anne's Church, the pontifical parish in the Vatican, celebrated the feast of its patroness and her husband on Monday.... Read more

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Benedict XVI underscores religious, human and social richness of grandparents

The apostolic nuncio to Spain, Archbishop Renzo Fratini, recently sent a message on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI to those... Read more

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Catholic Church urges peace between Colombia and Venezuela

In the wake of last week’s decision by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to break off diplomatic ties with Colombia, bishops... Read more

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Defense of life is not a religious issue, maintains family leader

An expert on family issues reminded Mexicans last week that the defense of life is not a religious issue and... Read more

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Jubilee year brings over 100,000 pilgrims to shrine of St. James

St. James reminds us to be faithful to our apostolic tradition as Christians, the Archbishop of Santiago of Compostela said... Read more

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Celebration to honor first Roman Catholics of Nova Scotia

The 400th anniversary celebration of a Nova Scotian chief's baptism will be held next week. His baptism, along with others... Read more

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Scottish bishop suggests creative fundraising to cover costs of papal visit

Responding to reports that people are being asked to pay a donation for free tickets to the papal Mass during... Read more