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Pope Benedict commits to bridge-building with world religions; calls on leaders to ‘Put out into the deep’
Setting the stage for what many hope will be a continuation of Pope John Paul II’s dialogue with world religions,... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated as spiritual leader of the Church
The faithful cheered and the bells of the Sistine Chapel tolled in celebration as the newly inaugurated Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope Benedict delivers heartfelt message in first homily to the faithful
Pope Benedict XVI’s delivered his first homily to the people of God today, calling the faithful to fearlessly embrace Christ... Read more
Pope Benedict pledges to continue dialogue with media
Pope Benedict XVI has pledged to continue “the fruitful dialogue” with the media that was begun by his predecessor John... Read more
Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate of Benedict XVI. Homily of the Holy Father.
During these days of great intensity, we have chanted the litany of the saints on three different occasions: at the... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: May the Church become ‘a sacrament of unity’ for human race
Pope Benedict XVI met this morning with those cardinals still in Rome following Monday’s conclave. He expressed to them what... Read more
Vatican invites worldwide Church to celebrate inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI
On Sunday, the eyes of the world will once again fall on Rome as Pope Benedict XVI is inaugurated as... Read more
Pope Benedict has ‘human touch,’ says cardinal
While everyone at the Vatican was caught up with the election of Pope Benedict XVI April 19, the new Pope... Read more
Pope Benedict reinstates top Roman Curia members
As one of his first acts as Pope, the newly elected Benedict XVI has reinstated many of the top officials... Read more
Vatican announces Pope Benedict’s upcoming schedule; crowds cheer Pope on Roman street
Yesterday, Vatican press director Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced the upcoming schedule and previous day’s activities for newly elected Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Choice of Cardinal Ratzinger for Pope was clear, says U.S. cardinal
The choice of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger for Pope was clear “almost from the beginning,” Francis Cardinal George of Chicago told... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI welcomed by Asian, African Catholics as good choice
Catholics in Asia and Africa have joyfully welcomed Pope Benedict XVI, expressing their hope that he will continue to maintain... Read more
New Pope Benedict says ‘John Paul left us a Church that is more courageous, freer, younger’
Earlier today, newly elected Pope Benedict XVI, formerly, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger delivered his first homily at a Mass in the... Read more
Pope Benedict lays out vision for pontificate
With an audible sense of the weighty path, which lies ahead of him, Pope Benedict XVI delivered his first homily... Read more
Pope Benedict calls on faithful to intensify devotion to Eucharistic Jesus
In his first pontifical homily, delivered earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI noted the significance of his pontificate starting “as the... Read more
Benedict XVI drives around Rome, visits former apartment and office.
This morning, after celebrating his first Mass as a Pope, Benedict XVI left the Vatican and went to visit the... Read more
White Smoke. Habemus Papam
At 17:56 in Rome, white smoke rose from the chimney atop of the Sistine Chapel. The Catholic Church has a... Read more
Welcome Benedict XVI!
The 265th. Pontiff of the Church comes from Germany and he is Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected today... Read more
Report says papal charity exceeded 9 million in 2004
The Vatican has published a report citing that aid given by the late Pope John Paul II to poor and... Read more
Benedict XVI: With Mary and her prayers, God will help us move ahead
Pope Benedict XVI emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica waving and smiling at a wildly cheering crowd of... Read more
