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Common resolution signed by Pope and Orthodox Patriarch confirms "desire to reach full communion"
At the end of their meeting yesterday afternoon, Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I signed a Common... Read more
In farewell meeting Pope and Orthodox Patriarch vow to remain in "communion in prayer and fraternal charity."
The Holy Father and the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I together gave thanks to God for the fraternity and signified... Read more
General Assembly agrees to upgrade status of the Holy See at the UN
Yesterday, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the General Assembly adopted a Resolution, submitted as a presidential text,... Read more
Pope prays for "spiritual" vacation season, young churches
The Holy Father's general prayer intention for the month of July is: "That all those who are able to benefit... Read more
Mary Ann Glendon says "poor can't wait," speaking on behalf of the Holy See
Speaking on behalf of the Holy See, Mary Ann Glendon, president of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, has voiced... Read more
Pope wishes peace, freedom and prosperity on new Iraq
Pope John Paul II today expressed his wishes and prayers for the new Iraq on the occasion of the transfer... Read more
In shared homily, Pope and Orthodox leader expressed commitment to work for unity
Pope John Paul II and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I delivered a shared homily expressing their respective commitments... Read more
Pope explains significance of the Pallium received yesterday by 44 Archbishops in today’s general audience
The Holy Father explained, in today's general audience in St. Peter's Square, the significance of the Pallium which he imparted... Read more
Pope calls on Orthodox Patriarch to walk toward reconciliation and beyond painful memories of past confrontations
Pope John Paul II welcomed His Holiness Bartholomew I, the Patriarch of Constantinople, this morning to mark the 40th anniversary... Read more
Pope speaks about holiness of marriage before Prince and Princess of Asturias
John Paul II welcomed Their Royal Highnesses, Felipe and Letizia de Borbon, Prince and Princess of Asturias, to the Vatican... Read more
Pope appoints two new Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of New York
John Paul II today appointed Msgrs. Gerald T. Walsh, of the clergy of New York, and Dennis J. Sullivan, also... Read more
Sports must promote human spirit, not mere business, Pope says
The Holy Father affirmed the call of the Christian to be a witness to Christ in sports, to 7000 participants... Read more
Pope to take vacation from July 5 to July 17
The Holy Father will go to the Valle d'Aosta region in the Italian Alps from July 5 to 17 for... Read more
Pope encourages Catholics to pray for Christian unity in wake of meeting with Orthodox Patriarch
During yesterday’s Angelus the Holy Father encouraged Catholics to pray for Christian unity after he announced that on June 29,... Read more
Pope condemns the evil of torture
After praying the Angelus, the Holy Father recalled that the World Day Against Torture was celebrated yesterday, and he urged... Read more
Europe’s future depends on the institution of the family, says Pope
In an address today to participants in the European Symposium of University Professors, the Holy Father strongly affirmed that “Europe’s... Read more
Pope praises Malta’s faith, says it has vital role of upholding Christian identity of Europe
The Holy Father received recently elected President Edward Fenech Adami of Malta this morning and through him sent his “heartfelt... Read more
Sports and tourism aid mutual understanding and development, says Pope
The Holy Father has written a letter on the virtues of sports and tourism and the contribution they make to... Read more
Catholic educational institutions must teach “ex corde Ecclesiae,” says Pope
The Pope gave strong advice concerning the identity and responsibility of Catholic educational institutions to bishops of the provinces of... Read more
52 metropolitan bishops to receive pallium on June 29
Fifty-two metropolitan archbishops will receive the pallium on Tuesday, June 29, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles. Forty-four of... Read more
