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Catholic high-level group could fuel EU ‘God debate’
The debate to include Christianity in a new treaty text for the European Union may by spurred by the creation... Read more
Benedict XVI to give conference at former university
During his visit to Bavaria Pope Benedict XVI will be giving a conference at the University of Regensburg (Ratisbona), where... Read more
Pope tells Protestants, Orthodox, let us bear witness in love, “that the world may believe”
At the conclusion of his fourth day in Bavaria, Pope Benedict XVI prayed with members of Germany’s Orthodox and Protestant... Read more
Faith and reason must come together in a new way, Holy Father says
The former Professor Joseph Ratzinger returned to his old university today to hold a conference on the relation of faith... Read more
Mary takes center stage at Pope Benedict’s second Mass in Bavaria
The Marian Shrine of Altötting, one of Bavaria’s most famous pilgrimage sites, was an appropriate place for the second Mass... Read more
Pope encourages seminarians, priests, and religious to remain with the Lord
Prior to leaving the town of Altötting for his birthplace of Marktl am Inn, Pope Benedict XVI prayed Vespers with... Read more
Pope visits place of birth in Marktl am Inn
During the third day of his trip to Germany, Pope Benedict XVI will visited hometown of Marktl am Inn, which... Read more
Benedict has deep ties to traditional Shrine of Altötting
The city of Altöting is traditionally known as the “heart of Bavaria.” And the heart of Altöting is the Gnadenkapelle... Read more
Pope’s parents met through singles ad
Pope Benedict XVI and his brother, Fr. Georg Ratzinger, 82, were surprised to learn this week that their parents, Joseph... Read more
Pope tells Germans social work is not enough, faith is needed
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the first public Mass of his trip to Bavaria this morning, telling his countrymen while Germany... Read more
Benedict: Mary is supreme example of knowing and serving God
Following a Mass at Munich’s New Fairgrounds, Pope Benedict XVI led the crowd of faithful in praying the Angelus, a... Read more
Pope’s evening message: In Jesus, God offers shelter in our midst
Completing his first full day in Munich, Pope Benedict XVI prayed Vespers, or evening prayer, at the Cathedral of Munich. ... Read more
Benedict arrives in Germany, tells Bavarians to pass on their Catholic history
Pope Benedict XVI offered words of thanks and encouragement today, as he began his trip through the land of his... Read more
Pope Benedict prays at the center of Munich, likens himself to a “beast of burden”
Following a brief visit to Munich’s Georgianum Seminary, Pope Benedict arrived at the city’s central square to the cheers of... Read more
Pope begins visit to Bavaria at feet of Mary
The Column of Mary in Munich, with the possible exception of the Marian Shrine of Altötting, is the most popular... Read more
Pontifical flags flying in Ratisbona in anticipation of papal visit
Theblack, red and gold flags colors that were proudly displayed in homesand on cars throughout Germany during the World Cup... Read more
Cistercians nuns ecstatic over role in preparations for papal visit
Excitement over the visit of Pope Benedict XVI in the small German town of Thyrnau, on the outskirts of Passau,... Read more
Curriculum for new school year in Spain “catastrophic” for the family, say Catholic parents
As the new school year gets underway in Spain, under the shadow of the educational reforms enacted by the country’s... Read more
Czech Republic returns Cathedral of St. Vitus to the Church
After being confiscated by the Communist government almost 50 years ago, the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague has finally... Read more
Pope’s “courier” speaks of his friendship with Benedict XVI
Thaddäus Kühnel is not only the Pope’s “courier,” he’s his chauffuer, friend, and confidant. A 28 year-long friendship unites them... Read more
