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Priests make God’s saving work present on earth, teaches Pope
“As ministers of Christ, priests bring us into life-giving contact with the mystery of God’s holiness,” the Pope said during... Read more
US Catholic Latino leaders meet with Vatican officials, discuss ‘Hispanic reality’
During the week after Easter, members of the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) held a series of meetings at... Read more
Swiss Guards prepare to swear-in 30 new recruits
The Pontifical Swiss Guard plans to swear-in 30 new recruits during a Thursday ceremony which will also commemorate the 147... Read more
Holy Father recalls late cardinal's priestly zeal, ability to grow the Church
Today the Holy Father sent his condolences for the death of Cardinal Luigi Poggi, former apostolic nuncio, and recent archivist... Read more
Middle East synod to help Christians witness in Muslim countries
During meetings at the Holy See from April 23-24, Middle Eastern patriarchs and Vatican prefects drew up a draft of... Read more
Vatican expert points to Mexican cardinal as possible Legion commissioner
The Holy See’s Saturday statement regarding the Legionaries of Christ is “extremely significant,” Vatican expert Sandro Magister says. In his... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls life of cardinal, reflects upon eternal life
The Holy Father remembered the life and legacy of the recently deceased Cardinal Paul Augustin Mayer on Monday morning. During... Read more
Belgian bishops to speak with Pope about sexual abuse
The bishops of Belgium, led by Archbishop of Malines Bruxelles André-Joseph Leonard, are at the Holy See this week for... Read more
Holy Father reflects on love for music, art in new book
The Spanish daily, La Razon, announced the upcoming publication of new book by Pope Benedict XVI titled, “Praising God With... Read more
Legionaries pledge 'faith and obedience' after statement from Apostolic Visitation
Following the apostolic visitors' meeting on Saturday, the Legionaries of Christ expressed gratitude and promised to embrace the provisions of... Read more
Mary helps us see the face of God in Jesus' face, Pope says during Turin visit
The Holy Father prayed the Regina Caeli after Mass in Turin's St. Charles Square on Sunday. Saying Mary teaches us... Read more
Suffering shown in Shroud of Turin gives us hope, Pope Benedict teaches
The Holy Father celebrated Mass Sunday morning in St. Charles Square in Turin. During his homily, he taught about the... Read more
Code of Canon Law now available online in Chinese
Just over a month after the Catechism was made available in Chinese on the Vatican's website, the Holy See has... Read more
Aborted baby in Italy survives for two days
Fr. Antonio Martello, a hospital chaplain was shocked to see that the baby boy he was praying over was still... Read more
Fr. Maciel guilty, 'profound' revision of Legion needed, report Apostolic Visitors
Apostolic Visitors to the Legion of Christ condemned the "very serious and objectively immoral acts" of its founder, Fr. Marcial... Read more
Benedictine cardinal passes away at 98
Cardinal Paul Augustin Mayer, priest of the Benedictine order, who headed a Vatican department dedicated to the liturgy, and then... Read more
Impoverished notion of economics at core of worldwide financial breakdown, explains Pontiff
The global economic crisis has shown not only the fragility of the system but also the flawed assumption that the... Read more
Music can lead people to God, Pope Benedict says after concert
The Holy Father emphasized the value of music to the education of new generations after a concert given by a... Read more
Italian President offers concert for Pope, expresses solidarity
The President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, offered a concert on Thursday evening in commemoration of the five year... Read more
Pope's prayer intentions for May released
On Friday, the Vatican Press Office released the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of May. In his intentions,... Read more
