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Italian cardinal says Bush was ‘wrong’ in promising quick resolution in Iraq

Jan 10, 2005

In an interview yesterday on Catholic Italian television, Pio Cardinal Laghi said President George W. Bush was “wrong” in saying... Read more

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Pope Prays for “Renewed Proclamation of the Gospel” Among Byzantine Catholics

Jan 10, 2005

“Communion and Proclaiming the Gospel” was the theme of a meeting today in Rome in which Pope John Paul II... Read more

In wake of tragic year, Pope says to the world-“Do not be overcome by evil”

Jan 9, 2005

This morning at 11 in the Regia Hall, John Paul II met with the members of the diplomatic corps accredited... Read more

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Pope Challenges New Cuban Ambassador to Promote Religious Freedom

Jan 9, 2005

This morning, the Pope received the Letters of Credence of the new ambassador from the Republic of Cuba, Raul Roa... Read more

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Pope voices call to youth to “Put out into the Deep”

Jan 9, 2005

Made public today was the Holy Father's message for the 42nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, to be held... Read more

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Pope invites rediscovery of Baptism

Jan 9, 2005

The Pope's Angelus reflections today, the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, highlighted this sacrament which he said the Evangelists... Read more

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Vatican Shares Artifacts With Israel in Hopes of Furthering Unity

Jan 9, 2005

Soon, the Vatican will present the works of Moses Maimonides, one of the most influential figures in modern Jewish thought... Read more

On Feast of the Epiphany, Pope invites youth to World Youth Day in Cologne

Jan 5, 2005

Pope John Paul II today called on the youth of the world to converge in Cologne, Germany, for the 20th... Read more

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Pope prays for child victims of disaster in Asia

Jan 5, 2005

During the Angelus today, Pope John Paul II prayed for the children who died in the tsunami that hit Southeast... Read more

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Vatican creates new foundation to help AIDS patients

Dec 16, 2004

The Vatican's Good Samaritan Foundation for AIDS patients was presented today in the Holy See Press Office and “all men... Read more

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Star-filled Christmas concert at the Vatican to build new churches in Rome

Dec 16, 2004

Pope John Paul II told the 90 performers who will perfrom at the Christmas in the Vatican Concert that it... Read more

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Pope to ADL: let us work together to eliminate all forms of racism

Dec 16, 2004

Welcoming 18 members of the Anti-Defamation League in the Vatican this morning, Pope John Paul II expressed his fervent desire... Read more

Human development not only socio-economic, Pope says in message for Peace Day

Dec 15, 2004

In his Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2005, which was published today, Pope John Paul II... Read more

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Pope appoints auxiliary bishop in Pittsburgh

Dec 15, 2004

Pope John Paul II has appointed Fr. Paul J. Bradley, vicar general and moderator of the Curia of Pittsburgh, U.S.A.,... Read more

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Circuses and fairs are occasions to proclaim authentically human values, says Pope

Dec 15, 2004

On receiving participants in the Seventh International Congress of the Pastoral Care for Circus and Fair Workers this morning, Pope... Read more

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Pope to celebrate Mass on Christmas Eve

Dec 15, 2004

The Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff has announced the Holy Father's schedule for December 24, 25... Read more

Truth about man cannot be reached by mere science, Pope tells university students

Dec 14, 2004

During the annual Mass for university students and faculty members from Roman and other European universities with Pope John Paul... Read more

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Pope receives Christmas tree during general audience

Dec 14, 2004

Pope John Paul II received a Christmas tree from the Archbishop and faithful of the autonomous Italian province of Trento... Read more

Minister says Iraq committed to protecting Christian communities

Dec 13, 2004

In a meeting yesterday with Pope John Paul II and Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Hoshyar Zebari, minister of Foreign Affairs of... Read more

Pope highlights importance of Nativity scenes

Dec 12, 2004

Pope John Paul II spoke about the importance of Nativity scenes during the Angelus prayer yesterday, Gaudete Sunday, noting that... Read more