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Final message of Synod clings to Church practice and tradition, stresses Eucharist must be central
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
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.”
This Friday morning, during the 20th Congregation of the General Synod on the Eucharist, the final document “the Eucharist, living... Read more
Pope Benedict: ‘sublime music makes us feel the greatness and beauty of God’
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI praised musicians from the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ratisbone Cathedral choir and the Athestis Chorus,... Read more
Unction of the ill should be administered by Priests only
The Vatican daily newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, published today a doctrinal note indicating that only priests are habilitated to apply to... Read more
Mercy and redemption: two of the great characteristics of God, says Pope
Today, as Pope Benedict XVI reached the exact 6-month mark since his election to the papacy, he told an audience... Read more
Pope presents bishops with symbolic ring, given integrated document of propositions
At the closing of this morning’s 19th General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, Special Secretary Archbishop Roland... Read more
Pope given first volume of Synod history
Today, at the closing of the morning session of the 19th General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops, meeting in... Read more
Synod to conclude Sunday with 5 beatifications
As prelates gathered in Rome prepare to conclude the 11th General Synod of Bishops this weekend, the Vatican has announced... Read more
Pope Benedict unites himself to moving Eucharistic Adoration
Members of the Roman Curie and hundreds of faithful of the Roman Diocese were present as well in the emotive... Read more
John Paul made Pope world representative of Christianity, Benedict tells Polish TV
Speaking in the first television interview of his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI praised his successor, John Paul II, saying that... Read more
Rosary, evangelization, became symbols of John Paul II’s pontificate, says Pope Benedict
On the day that would have been his 27th anniversary of being elected Pope, Benedict XVI honored the memory of... Read more
Pope Benedict to children: gift of Eucharist is worth more than all the rest of life
Touching on key catechetical points like the true nature of the Eucharist and the need for frequent confession, Pope Benedict... Read more
Poverty must be fought without cease, says Pope
After praying the weekly Angelus prayer yesterday, at which he recalled the memory and papal anniversary of his successor John... Read more
Celibacy not the problem, say bishops, lifelong commitment is
On Friday, prelates in Rome for the Synod of Bishops continued to meet in working groups arranged by spoken language.... Read more
Bishop’s Synod continues focus on liturgy, proper access to the Eucharist
As 233 Synod Bishops, currently gathered in Rome, continued to meet in smaller working groups Friday, issues of liturgy and... Read more
Holy See reaffirms desire for dialogue with Muslims
As the Muslim holy period of Ramada came to close, the President of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, Archbishop... Read more
Immigrants also include priests and religious, says Archbishop, must be offered dignity and sense of belonging
Speaking to the General Synod of Bishops in Rome, who reached the midpoint of their meetings yesterday, Archbishop Felix Alaba... Read more
Bishops Synod announces closing document: how to live out the Church's Eucharistic mission
Yesterday afternoon, as the 11th General Synod of Bishops began to draw to a close in Rome, Cardinal Angelo Scola,... Read more
Help Catholics live pious, robust faiths, Synod observer tells bishops
Speaking to the sixteenth assembly of the 11th General Synod of Bishops yesterday afternoon at the Vatican, Leonardo Casco, President... Read more
