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Communion paves the way for evangelization, says Pope to Maronites
Pope Benedict visited the Maronite Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Graces in Nicosia before leaving the country on Sunday... Read more
Instrumentum laboris: Christians belong to Middle East
The Instrumentum laboris, consigned to participants in October's Special Assembly for the Middle East by Pope Benedict XVI, addresses concerns... Read more
Special assembly chance for Universal Church to support Middle Eastern Christians, says Benedict XVI
At last, the Instrumentum laboris for October's Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops has been... Read more
We are called be of one heart and soul, teaches Pope Benedict
During Mass on the final day of his Apostolic Journey to Cyprus, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the lessons of... Read more
Holy Father and Muslim leader meet, promise to pray for each other
On Saturday afternoon in Nicosia, Benedict XVI met with Sheikh Mehmet Nazim Adil Al-Haquani, an 89-year-old Cypriot Muslim leader active... Read more
Faithful to remember life of St. Margaret of Scotland
On Thursday, June 10, the Church will celebrate the feast day of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Read more
The cross offers ‘unlimited hope to our fallen world,’ teaches Holy Father in Cyprus
In his homily this afternoon in Cyprus, the Holy Father spoke of the world’s need for the “Cross of Christ,”... Read more
Holy Land must be source of concern to all Christians, declares Pope
Addressing the leader of the Orthodox Church in Cyprus at noon on Saturday, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of... Read more
Dialogue needed for trust, lasting peace, says Benedict XVI to minority Catholics in Cyprus
On Saturday morning, the Pope urged the people of Cyprus to build lasting peace and harmony based on mutual trust.... Read more
Holy Father suggests that moral insight, courage needed in politics
After meeting privately at the presidential palace of Cyprus in the capital city of Nicosia with president Demetris Christofias, the... Read more
Killing of bishop in Turkey won't affect dialogue with Muslims, Pope states
In his remarks to journalists during his flight to Cyprus today, the Holy Father clarified that the theme of his... Read more
Pope encourages Cyprus Christians to remain strong in difficult circumstances
Upon arrival to the Paphos airport in Cyprus, the Holy Father greeted the people of the nation and explained his... Read more
Archbishop Dolan reflects on abuse scandal in Irish Catholic Church
Marking the closing of the Year for Priests, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York gave a keynote address at an... Read more
People's Party appeals new law on abortion to Spanish Supreme Court
Spain’s People's Party has challenged the constitutionality of the Socialist government’s new law on abortion slated to take effect on... Read more
Irish doctor defends 'fundamental right' to conscience protection
In a recent article for the Irish Medical Times, a doctor argued that although he may “vehemently disagree” with many... Read more
Cardinal Sodano urges devotion to the Eucharist to build a just and fraternal world
During the closing Mass for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo Sodano,... Read more
'Burn it!' if it's not in line with Church teaching: Alice von Hildebrand recalls her husband's inspiration
"If you find a word that is not in line with the Church, burn it!" were the instructions Catholic philosopher... Read more
Czech Republic and Catholic Church come to agreement in Prague cathedral dispute
The Czech president and the Archbishop of Prague have announced an agreement resolving a property dispute over St. Vitus’ Cathedral... Read more
St. Vincent de Paul Society convenes in Spain to elect new president
The Vatican announced on Friday that the international, charitable Society of St. Vincent de Paul will convene in Spain this... Read more
Church remembers St. Joan of Arc
Today is the feast of St. Joan of Arc, the patroness of France. Joan was born to a peasant family... Read more
