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Vatican official: prepare for resignation with spiritual growth, not division
At a press briefing to preview the Pope’s final events, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said now is a time... Read more
New Pope will handle Pius X Society decision
The effort to reach an agreement between the Church and the Society of St. Pius X will be passed on... Read more
Pope praised for trailblazing unity with Anglicans
Pope Benedict's move allowing Anglican converts to enter the Catholic Church as a group makes him “the Pope of Christian... Read more
Benedict XVI's travels as pontiff spanned globe
Pope Benedict XVI's papacy continued his predecessor's worldwide travels, crisscrossing Italy and spending 100 days abroad to encourage the Catholic... Read more
Controversial priest's lawsuit against LifeSiteNews advances
A libel and defamation lawsuit against LifeSiteNews.com, filed by Canadian priest Father Raymond Gravel who describes himself as “pro-choice,” will... Read more
Deceased natural family planning pioneer 'inspired us'
Dr. Evelyn Billings, who helped develop a major method of natural fertility regulation, is being remembered after her recent death... Read more
Catholic leaders say Pope will be remembered for marriage defense
Two leaders from one of the world’s largest pro-life groups think Pope Benedict XVI will be remembered for defending traditional... Read more
No suspects yet in Tanzanian killing of Catholic priest
According to Paolo Taffuri, the coordinator of Radio Maria Africa, officials in Tanzania have not yet found those responsible for... Read more
Pope considering changes to papal election rules
Pope Benedict XVI is considering modifying the laws that govern how a Pope is elected, given the circumstances created by... Read more
Benedict XVI's crowds slightly larger than John Paul II's
The streets of Rome are beginning to fill with pilgrims coming to see Benedict XVI for one last time, bringing... Read more
Young Catholics recall Pope's profound outreach
As Pope Benedict XVI prepares to conclude his duties as Holy Father, young Catholics are recalling his marked efforts to... Read more
Cardinal Dolan finds common ground with Obama on guns
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York highlighted President Barack Obama's “call for sensible steps on gun control,” noting that... Read more
St. Louis archdiocese, breakaway parish end legal fight
The Archdiocese of St. Louis and a breakaway Polish-American church have ended a decade-long legal dispute that has led to... Read more
US Mass guidelines issued for Pope's resignation
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has promoted and released guidelines for Masses and prayer services surrounding Pope Benedict XVI's... Read more
Cloistered nun believes monastic life will extend Pope's reach
Pope Benedict’s decision to dedicate himself to a life of prayer will enable him to impact people who might not... Read more
Pope's brother says resignation is beneficial to Church
Pope Benedict XVI’s older brother explained that the pontiff’s decision to resign is good for the Body of Christ because... Read more
Vatican officials arrive in Jordan as refugee crisis continues
Cardinal Robert Sarah, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, is visiting Jordan to take stock of the serious refugee... Read more
Pope remembered for linking education, love of God
Pope Benedict XVI has left a lasting mark on Catholic education by showing how reason and knowledge can lead to... Read more
Care for women vital to pro-life cause, advocate stresses
Former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic manager Abby Johnson praised care centers for pregnant women as essential to the pro-life movement... Read more
Knights of Columbus launch Twitter prayer campaign for Pope
The Knights of Columbus have invited the faithful to participate in a Twitter initiative to pledge their prayers for Pope... Read more
