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Religions can overcome the clash of civilizations says Vatican envoy to UN

Oct 8, 2007

The necessity of religious freedom and cooperation between religions were among several themes stressed by the Holy See's Secretary for... Read more

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Pope’s message to athletes: Let sports help you develop an inner harmony between body and spirit

Oct 8, 2007

On Saturday morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received members of the Austrian alpine ski team. He pointed out to... Read more

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Keep St. Peter’s Basilica a place of prayer and adoration, says Benedict XVI

Oct 8, 2007

At noon today the Pope received Archbishop Angelo Comastri, the archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, and those who work with... Read more

October: A time to recall the blessings of Jesus and be dedicated to spreading the Gospel, says Pope

Oct 7, 2007

Marking the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary today, Pope Benedict XVI took the occasion to reflect on how... Read more

Majorities make mistakes, natural law must be the guide of civil society, asserts Pope Benedict

Oct 5, 2007

This morning Pope Benedict XVI spoke with great force about how the study of natural law guarantees freedom and guards... Read more

Church and State must cooperate for the good of man, says Holy Father

Oct 4, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI received Italy’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Antonio Zanardi Landi, today on the feast of St.... Read more

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Book published from Vatican Secret Archives

Oct 4, 2007

"Processus contra Templarios," a book published by the Vatican Secret Archives on the subject of the Knights Templar will be... Read more

Our belief that God became a man is a historical reality, says Pope Benedict XVI

Oct 3, 2007

The Holy Father took up again today his catechesis on the Apostolic Fathers, reflecting on the figure of Cyril of... Read more

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Pope highlights importance of missions for spreading love of Christ

Oct 2, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI exhorted Catholics on Monday, the memorial of St. Therese of Lisieux, patroness of the missions, to “untiringly... Read more

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Vatican official says controversy over death of John Paul II part of pro-euthanasia media blitz

Oct 2, 2007

The president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, said this week reports that John Paul... Read more

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International Theological Commission examines “universal system of ethics”

Oct 2, 2007

In its annual plenary session, the International Theological Commission plans to discuss natural moral law in a document aimed to... Read more

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Pope shows his appreciation to director of Vatican newspaper

Oct 2, 2007

In a letter to Mario Agnes, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his deep gratitude to the head of the Vatican newspaper,... Read more

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Six priests ordained bishops by Pope Benedict on the Feast of the Archangels

Oct 1, 2007

On Saturday in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI ordained six priests as bishops and spoke about how they should... Read more

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I hope for a peaceful solution and give my assurances of intense prayer, says Pope about Myanmar

Oct 1, 2007

Yesterday afternoon when he had finished reciting the Angelus, Pope Benedict said that he hoped that a peaceful solution can... Read more

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Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the month of October

Oct 1, 2007

Pope Benedict's intentions for the month of October are focused on the theme of bearing witness. They are as follows... Read more

Holy Father’s Angelus on the proper use of riches

Sep 30, 2007

The Holy Father gave his angelus address today on the theme of today’s Gospel: “The rich man symbolizes the iniquitous... Read more

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Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue issues letter for end of Ramadan

Sep 28, 2007

Every year the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue issues a message to all Muslims at the end of Ramadan, the... Read more

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Vatican officials deny claims John Paul II rejected medical care

Sep 28, 2007

Vatican officials have strongly denied claims by an Italian doctor that John Paul II hastened his own death by “refusing”... Read more

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Paul VI led Church through difficult times with evangelical wisdom, Pope says

Sep 28, 2007

 During difficult times of profound change, Paul VI provided a “precious service” to the Church and the world with evangelical... Read more

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John Paul II’s "relics" not for sale, officials say

Sep 26, 2007

The postulator of the cause for beatification of Pope John Paul II has clarified that free prayer cards accompanied by a... Read more