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Pope Benedict committed to health care for all, especially the poorest, says Cardinal

May 26, 2005

On May 18th, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry told 192 members of... Read more

Christ wishes to come to all mankind, Pope says

May 25, 2005

During the celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, which took place in the square facing the Basilica of St.... Read more

Pope’s Wednesday message of hope: God frees us from terror of death

May 24, 2005

This morning, Pope Benedict XVI, continuing his series of Wednesday catechesis on the Psalms, offered the 27,000 gathered pilgrims a... Read more

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Globalization and Christian morality: Vatican to hold summit

May 23, 2005

The Vatican announced today that it will hold an international summit aimed at understanding moral factors in globalization from May... Read more

Jesus, Mary and Joseph—a model for all families, Pope tells Spanish Bishops

May 22, 2005

Today the Vatican publicized a letter from Pope Benedict written to the Spanish bishops during their pilgrimage to the shrine... Read more

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Sts. Cyril and Methodius inspired spread of Gospel in Europe, says Pope

May 22, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI today welcomed Prime Minister Vlado Buchkovski of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Vatican as... Read more

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Pope thanks Austria for honoring brother, praises beauty of its sacred music

May 22, 2005

On May 19th, during a ceremony honoring his brother, Msgr.Georg Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI expressed delight at the 30 years... Read more

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Pope exhorts Rwandans to remain strong despite past violence

May 22, 2005

On Saturday, Pope Benedict recieved eight bishops from Rwanda, who are concluding their "ad limina" visits, and told them to... Read more

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‘We work so that the paths of the world may be open to Christ’, Pope tells Vatican officials

May 22, 2005

On Saturday, Pope Benedict held a meeting with a group of the most prominent prelates in the Vatican, saying that,... Read more

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Humans are called to communion, says Pope

May 22, 2005

In his Sunday audience for the weekly Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict told more than 20,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's... Read more

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Pope urges faithful to gather around Christ present in the Eucharist

May 22, 2005

Speaking yesterday on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the Holy Father greeted over 20,000 pilgrims gathered in St.... Read more

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Pope thanks Bulgarian president, people for recent closeness to Holy See

May 22, 2005

Earlier today, Pope Benedict welcomed Georgi Parvanov, president of the Republic of Bulgaria, to the Vatican, thanking Divine Providence for ... Read more

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Israel honors John Paul II with stamp, park

May 22, 2005

Israel is honoring Pope John Paul II with a commemorative stamp and a park in the Galilee, Israel’s embassy to... Read more

Benedict XVI decries Nazism, communism: ‘we must assure that such inhuman acts are never repeated’

May 19, 2005

Following a screening yesterday of the new film, “Karol, A Man Who Became Pope”, Pope Benedict XVI decried Nazism and... Read more

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Pope Benedict to preside at Mass, Eucharistic procession for Corpus Christi

May 19, 2005

The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict would celebrate Mass for the solemnity of Corpus Christi, on May 26th at... Read more

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Pope’s brother honored by Austrian president

May 19, 2005

Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI participated in a ceremony honoring his brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, who was decorated by Helmut... Read more

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‘Be priests according to Christ’s heart’ Pope Benedict tells Pontifical Academy students

May 19, 2005

Earlier this morning, Pope Benedict met with students from the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, accompanied by their president, Archbishop Justo Mullor,... Read more

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Pope commends Latin American Bishop’s Council, calls them to strengthen families, vocations

May 18, 2005

Today, the Vatican released a letter from Pope Benedict XVI, commending the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM), which celebrates its... Read more

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Investigation shows Vatican Radio emissions within acceptable limits

May 18, 2005

Following charges of violating Italian environmental laws, including jail sentences for two Vatican Radio officials, a new study has shown... Read more

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‘With peace and reconciliation,’ says Pope, Macedonia could become an example to Balkans

May 18, 2005

Earlier today, Pope Benedict greeted Bartolomej Kajtazi, the Holy See’s new ambassador from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and... Read more