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Eight newly-proclaimed Blesseds offer ‘heroic witness of the faith,’ says Pope

Oct 30, 2005

This past weekend at the Vatican, eight Spanish martyrs moved one step closer to Sainthood when they were beatified in... Read more

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As anniversary draws near, Pope says Vatican II stressed priestly formation, education, religious respect

Oct 30, 2005

As the Church prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of Vatican Council II in December, Pope Benedict... Read more

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Pope’s November prayer intentions focus on vocations growth--both marriage and priesthood

Oct 30, 2005

On Monday, the Holy See announced Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer and mission intentions for the month of November. Both seek... Read more

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Pope Benedict advocates for respect of rights and identity of women, in message for upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

Oct 27, 2005

In a message made public today, Pope Benedict called for “Hope, courage, love and 'creativity in charity' regarding the widespread... Read more

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Benedict XVI to participate in beatification of Spanish martyrs

Oct 27, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI will participate in the concluding rites of the beatification of a group of Spanish martyrs this Saturday... Read more

Historic document on inter-religious relations turns 40, experts gather to discuss future prospects

Oct 26, 2005

Today at the Vatican, religious leaders from around the world are gathering to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Vatican... Read more

God’s salvation is great consolation, says Pope, but also great responsibility

Oct 25, 2005

The scandal of the cross, and its paradoxical offering of salvation was the key message of Pope Benedict’s General Audience,... Read more

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Jesus’ cross helps us understand suffering, Pope tells young hospital patients

Oct 25, 2005

Following today’s General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict addressed a group of children from the "Citta di Speranza"... Read more

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US rabbi asked to address Vatican Nostra Aetate celebration

Oct 25, 2005

Rabbi David Rosen, the American Jewish Committee’s international director of interreligious affairs, will be the Jewish speaker at the official... Read more

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Benedict XVI names second Argentine bishop of his pontificate

Oct 25, 2005

With the appointment of Father Juan Carlos Romanin, SDB, as the new bishop of Rio Gallegos, Argentina, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Beatification on Saturday for eight martyrs of Spanish Civil War

Oct 25, 2005

The Prefect for the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, will beatify eight martyrs of... Read more

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Archbishop Lajolo visits Russia for first time

Oct 25, 2005

The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, is in Moscow this week for meetings with both government... Read more

Pope forms Apostolic Exhortation, Synod Propositions call for greater emphasis on confession, reaffirm priestly celibacy

Oct 24, 2005

Earlier today, the Holy See released exerts from the 50 Propositions of the General Synod of Bishops which concluded Sunday.... Read more

5 new Saints declared: Pope says true joy often hidden in small things, service to others

Oct 23, 2005

During yesterday’s Mass concluding the ‘Year of the Eucharist’ and the General Synod of Bishops, Pope Benedict XVI canonized 5... Read more

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Pope Benedict closes Bishop’s Synod, says Eucharist must be inner force for all faithful

Oct 23, 2005

During a Mass yesterday which concluded the 11th General Synod of Bishops and the “Year of the Eucharist” instituted by... Read more

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Pope entrusts Synod to care of Mary, stresses bond between Eucharist and Church’s mission

Oct 23, 2005

Before praying the angelus prayer yesterday in St. Peter‘s Square, Pope Benedict entrusted the fruits of the just-concluded General Synod... Read more

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Final message of Synod clings to Church practice and tradition, stresses Eucharist must be central

Oct 23, 2005

On Saturday, the final message of the General Synod of Bishops, entitled, ‘The Eucharist: Living Bread for the Peace of... Read more

The Pope will present first Encyclical on December 8

Oct 23, 2005

The Italian press revealed this Monday that Pope Benedict XVI will publish the first encyclical of his pontificate on the... Read more

Final Message of the Synod : “The Eucharist, living Bread for the Peace of the World.”

Oct 20, 2005

This Friday morning, during the 20th Congregation of the General Synod on the Eucharist, the final document “the Eucharist, living... Read more

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Pope Benedict: ‘sublime music makes us feel the greatness and beauty of God’

Oct 20, 2005

Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI praised musicians from the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ratisbone Cathedral choir and the Athestis Chorus,... Read more