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Fatima's prophetic mission not complete, Pope declares on Solemnity
At Mass this morning in the Fatima shrine's square, Pope Benedict said that it would be "mistaken" to consider the... Read more
Making God visible is highest priority today, Pope says at vigil
We must not be afraid to share our faith, said Pope Benedict XVI from the shrine of Our Lady of... Read more
Pope consecrates priests of the world to Immaculate Heart of Mary
After praying Vespers this evening in Fatima, Pope Benedict XVIconsecrated the priests of the world to the Immaculate Heart of... Read more
Benedict XVI exhorts priests to be faithful to Catholic Church
Drawing inspiration from the Year for Priests, the Pope emphasized the importance of new vocations and fidelity to one's vocation... Read more
Vatican II laid foundation for authentic renewal, declares Pope Benedict
In Portugal on Wednesday, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of the Second Vatican Council in bringing the Church into... Read more
Mary crowned with 'bullet' of our sufferings, Benedict XVI says in Fatima
"It is a profound consolation to know that you are crowned not only with the silver and gold of our... Read more
Portuguese soccer champions present Benedict XVI with team jersey
Prior to Mass in Lisbon on Tuesday, the current champions of the Portugal's soccer league gave Pope Benedict the team's jersey... Read more
Church has mission of truth in increasingly secular society, Pope tells Portuguese
This morning in Lisbon, Pope Benedict emphasized the importance of truth and tradition to culture while speaking to a large... Read more
Cardinal O'Brien shares hopes for upcoming UK papal visit
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Cardinal Keith O'Brien discussed hopes and plans for the Pope's upcoming trip to the... Read more
Seeking Pope's blessing, young people sing below his balcony
On Tuesday evening during the papal visit to Portugal, young people from numerous parishes and ecclesial movements showed up outside the... Read more
Christ assures us nothing will destroy the Church, Pope states
During his apostolic visit to Portugal, the Holy Father presided over Mass in Lisbon's Palace Square on Tuesday evening. Despite... Read more
Madrid cardinal calls on media to report the truth
The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, called on the media this week to report the truth and... Read more
Fatima message shows Catholic Church is attacked by internal sins, Pope declares
Speaking aboard the papal plane on the way to Portugal, Pope Benedict XVI said the message of Fatima shows that... Read more
Pope says he brings wisdom and mission to Portugal
Pope Benedict XVI departed from Rome this morning and arrived at the Portela International Airport in Lisbon, Portugal, commencing the... Read more
Church of England moves towards ordaining women
Over the weekend, the Church of England introduced draft legislation putting the country's Anglican communion on the fast track to... Read more
Shroud of Turin supports Resurrection, expert affirms
Professor Paolo Di Lazzaro, who is head of a group of researchers from the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy... Read more
General Superiors: Proclaim the Gospel in addition to social aid
The International Union of Superior Generals will meet in Rome May 7-11, bringing together 900 superior generals from 75 countries... Read more
Young people march against abortion in Madrid, carry photos of Martin Luther King
Some 60 young people from pro-life organizations in Madrid took part in a march against abortion in the Spanish capital... Read more
Media’s attempts to stir up scandal pleases demons, says Spanish bishop
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Cordoba, Spain said the scandal and opportunism of the media in response accusations of sex... Read more
Soldiers call for the respect of religious traditions in Spain
The Association of Spanish Soldiers called on military officials this week to respect and preserve religious traditions in the country.... Read more
