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Benedict XVI will captivate young people, says Spanish cardinal

May 23, 2005

The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, said this week he is convinced young people will flock to... Read more

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Legionaries of Christ: no canonical process against founder pending at Vatican

May 22, 2005

The spokesman for the Legionaries of Christ, Father Rafael Jacome, L.C., announced on Saturday that the Holy See has informed... Read more

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Journalist confirms JP II “escaped” from Vatican to ski in the Apennines

May 16, 2005

Italian journalist Renzo Allegri revealed this week that Pope John Paul II “escaped” incognito from the Vatican on occasion to... Read more

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Spain is new Babel without God, says Cardinal Rouco

May 16, 2005

During the Vigil Mass of Pentecost at the Cathedral of La Almudena, the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco... Read more

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French study: abortion puts future babies at risk

May 16, 2005

According to a new study released by a group of French scientists, having an abortion may nearly double the risk... Read more

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Archbishop of Valencia: Government must respect common good and not impose on majority

May 15, 2005

Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, warned this week that “radicalism and the harsh imposition of policies is intolerable” in... Read more

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German cardinal: Küng “confusing his own imaginings with the Holy Spirit”

May 15, 2005

In comments to the Spanish daily “La Razon,” the Archbishop of Cologne, Cardinal Joachim Meisner, dismissed the criticisms of theologian... Read more

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Spanish official calls Hispanic immigration from Latin America blessing

May 15, 2005

“Our society does not see Hispanic immigration as a problem, but rather as a blessing,” a prominent local government official... Read more

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WYD 2005 awaits Pope “Mozart of Theology,” Cologne’s Cardinal says

May 12, 2005

In an interview with the Spanish daily “La Razon,” the Archbishop of Cologne, Cardinal Joachim Meisner, said that with the... Read more

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Spanish government official supports Church's position on gay unions

May 11, 2005

A prominent Spanish official in charge of social welfare in Valencia is expressing her support for the bishops of Spain... Read more

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Archbishop of Burgos: marriage existed before any religion

May 10, 2005

Archbishop Francisco Gil Hellin of Burgos and member of the Committee on the Family and the Defense of Life of... Read more

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Spanish mayor calls on Christians in government to act consistent with their faith

May 10, 2005

The mayor of La Coruña, Spain, and President of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, Francisco Vazquez, is calling... Read more

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Jewish community expresses confidence in new Pope

May 9, 2005

Jewish leaders have expressed their confidence in Pope Benedict XVI, saying that the first two weeks of his papacy show... Read more

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Archbishop of Toledo warns homosexual “marriages” contradict natural law

May 9, 2005

Archbishop Antonio Canizares Llovera of Toledo and Vice President of the Bishops Conference of Spain said this week a law... Read more

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Spanish bishops: Catholics cannot vote for homosexual “marriage”

May 8, 2005

The Bishops Conference of Spain published an official statement last week reminding Catholics that they are morally obliged not to... Read more

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Vatican official says rediscovery of Eucharist needed to counter satanic sacrilege

May 8, 2005

The Secretary for the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino, says a rediscovery of the Eucharist... Read more

Pope Benedict makes visit to Castel Gandolfo

May 4, 2005

Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI made his first trip outside Rome in a brief visit to the papal summer residence,... Read more

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Volkswagen to build new Popemobile for Benedict XVI

May 4, 2005

The German automaker, Volkswagen has announced that it will build a new version of the famous ‘Popemobile’ to be used... Read more

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More than half of the people in Europe against children adoption by homosexual couples

May 4, 2005

The recently approved law by the House of Representatives in Spain, with regard to “marriage” among same sex couples, has... Read more

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Saint Benedict at work on reality TV

May 2, 2005

‘The Monastery’, a new reality TV show slated to air this month on the U.K’s BBC 2, has reportedly left... Read more