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Pope receives birthday present of 1.7 million community service hours

Apr 16, 2008

This afternoon Catholic School students met with the Pope to personally deliver pledges of more than 1.7 million hours of... Read more

Pope Benedict and President Bush just before their private meeting

President and Pope discuss wide range of topics, Middle East prominent

Apr 16, 2008

After a welcome ceremony filled with displays of Americana and good wishes, Pope Benedict and President Bush met in the... Read more

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Colombian seminarian to be in charge of Pope’s mitre and skullcap

Apr 16, 2008

Freddy Patino, a Colombian seminarian from the Archdiocese of New York, has been chosen to care for the Pope’s mitre... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at the White House

President Bush welcomes Pope Benedict at White House

Apr 16, 2008

This morning Pope Benedict was officially welcomed to the United States by President Bush and 12,000 other guests at the... Read more

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The Swiss Guards, protectors of the Pope

Apr 16, 2008

Visitors to the Holy See are often fascinated by the colorful uniforms worn by the Swiss Guards when serving the... Read more

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Origins of the Popemobile

Apr 16, 2008

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

Apr 16, 2008

Catholic University of America (CUA) is preparing for the visit of Pope Benedict with intense preparation, banner-making, and prayer vigils,... Read more

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Minnesota woman will excommunicate herself, says bishop

Apr 15, 2008

The Bishop of Winona has said that a woman will excommunicate herself for undergoing an ordination ceremony administered by the... Read more

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New compendium examines Pope Benedict’s teachings on marriage

Apr 15, 2008

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

Apr 15, 2008

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 greets a cheering crowd as he is welcomed to the U.S.

Pope Benedict touches down in the United States

Apr 15, 2008

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

Apr 15, 2008

While in transit to the United States today, Pope Benedict XVI took the opportunity to respond to the clergy sexual... Read more

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New stem cell technique could make human cloning easier

Apr 15, 2008

The same newly-developed technique that ethically produces stem cells for research can also be used to lower the technical barriers... Read more

Raymond Arroyo host of EWTN's The World Over

President Bush addresses relationship with Pope Benedict, U.S. Catholics

Apr 14, 2008

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

Apr 14, 2008

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

Apr 13, 2008

Massive security operations will protect Pope Benedict XVI in his visit to New York City, including bomb-sniffing dogs, rooftop snipers... Read more

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CNA director to provide analysis of Pope’s visit for NY Times

Apr 12, 2008

The Director of Catholic News Agency, Mr. Alejandro Bermudez, will be contributing to a New York Times blog covering of... Read more

Fr. Frank Pavone

Fr. Pavone produces video to show horror of abortion

Apr 12, 2008

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

Apr 11, 2008

As Pope Benedict XVI, prepares to touch down in the U.S. next Tuesday, New Yorkers are gobbling up Pope-related merchandise,... Read more

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Archdiocese of New Orleans to close more parishes in Katrina aftermath

Apr 11, 2008

Calling it a “pivotal moment in the history of the archdiocese,” Archbishop of New Orleans Alfred C. Hughes announced on... Read more