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Pope Benedict praised for appreciation of classical music
The Catholic Church is blessed to have a Pope who shows such a deep appreciation of classical music, says composer... Read more
Beckhams' baby defended as benefit to humanity
The recent birth of David and Victoria Beckham’s baby daughter, Harper Seven, is good news for the future of humanity,... Read more
Cardinal thanks World Youth Day volunteers, prays for good weather
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain expressed thanks to World Youth Day volunteers for their hard work and... Read more
Madrid subway workers call for strike during papal visit
Members of the General Workers’ Union of Spain employed by Madrid’s Metro subway system said they have been “forced” to... Read more
Archbishop of Westminster describes English riots as 'shocking'
Widespread rioting across England has been condemned by the country’s most senior Catholic cleric. Read more
Spanish cardinal: Abandonment of God leads to self-destruction
The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, recently warned of the... Read more
World Youth Day to provide $143 million boost to Spanish economy
The head of Madrid’s Housing and Economy Office, Percival Manglano, confirmed Aug. 2 that World Youth Day is expected to... Read more
Papal Nuncio: World Youth Day will transcend Spain’s economic woes
When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Spain for World Youth Day in 18 days time he will find a country... Read more
European politician calls new generation to defend Christianity
One of Europe’s foremost Catholic political thinkers has called for a new generation of politicians to defend and promote orthodox... Read more
Holiness is possible when we walk with the Church, Spanish bishop says
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian, Spain recently explained that man can only achieve holiness in communion with the... Read more
Official responds to World Youth Day critics
The executive director of World Youth Day Madrid 2011, Yago de la Cierva, recently stated that “nobody should be bothered”... Read more
Nearly 4,000 youth with disabilities to participate in World Youth Day
Some 4,000 young people with disabilities are expected to participate in World Youth Day Madrid. Read more
‘Young Swiss Guards’ to greet Pope for World Youth Day
Sixty children dressed in the uniform of the Swiss Guards will welcome Pope Benedict XVI during World Youth Day this... Read more
Abuse report will not delay Irish Eucharistic Congress
Ireland's 2012 International Eucharistic Congress will continue as planned, from June 10-17, despite calls to postpone the event following the... Read more
Madrid residents encouraged to welcome Pope with papal flags
Aid to the Church in Need is encouraging residents of Madrid to hang papal flags on their balconies as a... Read more
Spanish cardinal recommends that Catholics receive Communion on the tongue
Spanish Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera recently recommended that Catholics receive Communion on the tongue, while kneeling. Read more
Norway terrorist suspect denounces Benedict XVI in online manifesto
An extensive online book written by Anders Behring Breivik criticizes Pope Benedict XVI for defending the rights of immigrants, especially... Read more
World Youth Day will not cost Spanish tax payers $75 million, confirms official
The executive director of World Youth Day Madrid 2011, Yago de la Cierva, has explained that the event will not... Read more
Spanish archbishop calls for conversion to overcome crisis
Archbishop Julian Barrio of Santiago de Compostela, Spain recently explained that an “attitude of conversion” is needed to “find the... Read more
World Youth Day organizers say Michael Voris catechesis not approved
World Youth Day organizers said July 25 that the independent catechesis sessions offered by U.S.-based media producer Michael Voris during... Read more
