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Cardinal declares two new Blessed, one American, calls them ‘masterpieces of the Spirit’

May 15, 2005

On Saturday, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins C.M.F., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, presided at the much... Read more

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Pope says new Blesseds ‘help us to understand the value of our Christian vocation’

May 15, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI this morning, greeted pilgrims who had traveled to Rome for this weekend’s beatification of Mothers Ascension del... Read more

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Pope to close Eucharistic Conference, confirms Cardinal Ruini as special envoy

May 15, 2005

The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed a nomination made by the late John Paul II, of... Read more

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Vatican letter to Buddhists urges sincerity, mutual respect, dialogue

May 15, 2005

Earlier today, the Vatican publicized a Message sent by the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue to Buddhists who will celebrate... Read more

Archbishop William Joseph Levada, new head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

May 12, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI announced today that Archbishop William Joseph Levada, until now Archbishop of San Francisco, is succeeding him as... Read more

Pope Benedict forgoes waiting period, begins John Paul II beatification process

May 12, 2005

Catholics around the world are rejoicing today with Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he would open the cause for the... Read more

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Pope Benedict urges priests ‘not to give into fatigue,’ but to ‘be Christ’s witnesses’

May 12, 2005

Meeting this morning at St. John Lateran Basilica with members of the clergy of the Diocese of Rome, Pope Benedict... Read more

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Catholics, Anglicans produce joint document on Mary

May 12, 2005

In a joint statement, the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Anglican Communion Office announced today that... Read more

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Recalling experience of war, Pope stresses peace between divided nations

May 11, 2005

This morning Pope Benedict XVI met with members of the Vatican diplomatic corps, whom he thanked for their nation's participation... Read more

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Pope confirms Eucharistic theme for October Synod of Bishops

May 11, 2005

The Vatican announced today that the 11th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, to be held at the... Read more

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Pope appoints two new auxiliaries for Seattle, one Mexican

May 11, 2005

The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Fr. Joseph Tyson and Fr. Eusebio L. Elizondo M.Sp.S, as... Read more

God’s message of history: to call all to conversion, says Pope Benedict

May 10, 2005

Continuing his series of Wednesday audiences prepared by the late John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI today told an estimated... Read more

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Italians remember John Paul II with 6500-foot cross

May 10, 2005

The town of L’Aquila in central Italy has erected a steel cross towering over 6500 feet on top of a... Read more

Vatican marks anniversary of end of WWII, supports U.N. Peace-building commission

May 9, 2005

The Holy See joined much of Europe yesterday in celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the end of World War II.... Read more

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Vatican announces Papal celebrations for May and June

May 8, 2005

The Vatican today released the schedule for liturgical celebrations due to be presided over by Pope Benedict for the months... Read more

‘Ministry of Pope is a guarantee of obedience to Christ and to His Word’, says Pope Benedict

May 8, 2005

On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI formally took possession of St. John Lateran Cathedral, confirming his position as Bishop of the... Read more

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Communications can be used for good or ill, says Holy Father

May 8, 2005

Yesterday at noon in Rome, the Holy Father appeared at his study window to recite the traditional Regina Coeli prayer,... Read more

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Pope urges Sri Lankan Bishops to guard children against exploitation

May 8, 2005

On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI welcomed bishops from the Church in last year’s tsunami-ravaged Sri Lanka in his first "ad... Read more

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Cardinal Martins will preside at beatification Mass

May 8, 2005

Earlier today, the Vatican announced that Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, would... Read more

Pope Benedict to Swiss Guard: ‘You serve the entire Church’

May 5, 2005

This morning, Pope Benedict received 31 new Swiss Guard recruits who took their official oaths this afternoon at the Vatican.  Read more