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Origins of the Popemobile
The most recognizable vehicle in Washington, D.C. this week will most likely be the, “Popemobile”. The term is affectionately applied... Read more
Pope fever comes to CUA
Catholic University of America (CUA) is preparing for the visit of Pope Benedict with intense preparation, banner-making, and prayer vigils,... Read more
Minnesota woman will excommunicate herself, says bishop
The Bishop of Winona has said that a woman will excommunicate herself for undergoing an ordination ceremony administered by the... Read more
New compendium examines Pope Benedict’s teachings on marriage
A report examining Pope Benedict XVI’s writings on marriage has just been released.“Pope Benedict XVI on Marriage: A Compendium,” has... Read more
Gender-based abortions gaining ground in U.S., say experts
The practice of sex-selective abortions that has unbalanced the male-female ratio in many Asian and Muslim countries is now believed... Read more
Pope Benedict touches down in the United States
Shepherd One landed right on time this afternoon, bringing Pope Benedict XVI to the United States for the first time.... Read more
Pope promises to “do everything possible” to heal scandal of sex abuse
While in transit to the United States today, Pope Benedict XVI took the opportunity to respond to the clergy sexual... Read more
New stem cell technique could make human cloning easier
The same newly-developed technique that ethically produces stem cells for research can also be used to lower the technical barriers... Read more
President Bush addresses relationship with Pope Benedict, U.S. Catholics
On Friday, President George W. Bush publicly addressed Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States in an interview with... Read more
President Bush pulling out all stops to welcome the Pope
Pope Benedict’s visit to the White House on Wednesday will be only the second visit a Pope has made to... Read more
NYPD, Secret Service and Swiss Guard to protect Pope
Massive security operations will protect Pope Benedict XVI in his visit to New York City, including bomb-sniffing dogs, rooftop snipers... Read more
CNA director to provide analysis of Pope’s visit for NY Times
The Director of Catholic News Agency, Mr. Alejandro Bermudez, will be contributing to a New York Times blog covering of... Read more
Fr. Pavone produces video to show horror of abortion
In an effort to make the brutality of abortion more widely known, Father Frank Pavone, President of Priests for Life,... Read more
Pope memorabilia in high demand
As Pope Benedict XVI, prepares to touch down in the U.S. next Tuesday, New Yorkers are gobbling up Pope-related merchandise,... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans to close more parishes in Katrina aftermath
Calling it a “pivotal moment in the history of the archdiocese,” Archbishop of New Orleans Alfred C. Hughes announced on... Read more
Air Force Academy cuts “anti-Catholic” film clips from religion seminar
A seminar at the Air Force Academy that had been organized to discuss religion and war removed several movie clips... Read more
Pope to pray terrorists “turn to the way of love” in Ground Zero visit
Pope Benedict XVI will pray for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and for the conversion of “those whose... Read more
D.C. children to sing “Happy Birthday” to Pope
Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate his 81st birthday next Wednesday during his trip to the United States. That day, a... Read more
175 children to sing for Pope in Washington D.C.
One hundred and seventy five children chosen from a group of 400 will be part of a special choir that... Read more
Holy Father announces appointment of Bishop of Little Rock
Today Pope Benedict appointed Father Anthony B. Taylor as the seventh bishop of Little Rock. Bishop-elect Taylor is currently a... Read more
