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Parishes encouraged to use new blessing for unborn children
The U.S. bishops are encouraging parishes to incorporate into their communities a new blessing for a child in the womb,... Read more
Syrian violence drives 50,000 Christians from homes
Almost all Christians in the conflict-torn Syrian city of Homs have fled violence and persecution, amid reports that their homes... Read more
Dawkins calls for mockery of Catholics at 'Reason Rally'
At the March 24 “Reason Rally” in Washington, D.C., an estimated 20,000 atheists and agnostics heard author and activist Richard... Read more
Catholic media group creates award to honor Cardinal Foley
A global Catholic media group has created an award named after the great evangelist and communicator Cardinal John P. Foley... Read more
Pope urges Cubans to follow Mary in patient faith
Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the people of Cuba to imitate Mary in having an “active and fruitful” faith which leads... Read more
Havana holy sites attract pilgrims prior to papal visit
In the days leading up to Pope Benedict XVI’s historic visit to Cuba, pilgrims to the country are gaining glimpses... Read more
Pope calls for shift in Cuban 'cultural and moral direction'
Shortly after arriving in Cuba, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the nation to embrace moral values that will contribute to building... Read more
Pope says ‘adios’ to Mexico, heads to Cuba
Pope Benedict said farewell to Mexico with the promise that this “is not the end of my affection and my... Read more
Vatican hosts first cultural summit of African ambassadors
The first cultural summit of African ambassadors to the Holy See is being hailed as a success by its organizers. Read more
Lay leaders defend Cuban bishops' stance towards government
As Pope Benedict's historic March 26-29 visit to Cuba begins today, several lay Catholic leaders on the island voiced support... Read more
Mexican trip achieved Pope's goals, Fr. Lombardi affirms
As Pope Benedict XVI prepared to leave Mexico and journey to Cuba, the director of the Holy See Press Office... Read more
No current plan for Pope-Chavez meeting in Cuba
Pope Benedict XVI has not currently scheduled any meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, according to the director of the... Read more
Plant seeds of hope in Latin America and Carribean, Pope tells bishops
During a March 25 evening prayer service at the cathedral in León, Mexico, Pope Benedict XVI called on Latin American... Read more
Pope's Mass is worth the all-night wait for Guanajuato Catholics
At Guanajuato's Bicentennial Park, some Mexican Catholics had been waiting all night to celebrate Mass with Pope Benedict XVI on... Read more
At Mexican monument, Pope hails Jesus' kingship of love
As he celebrated Mass for 600,000 people at Guanajuato's Mount Cubilete on March 25, Pope Benedict XVI urged them to... Read more
NY Catholic conference opposes 'chemical digestion' of human remains
A bill that redefines cremation, to include the “chemical digestion” of human remains into liquid waste, has met with rejection... Read more
Poor Clare Sisters make ‘habit’ out of Nun Run
The Poor Clare Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, who live in temporary facilities on monastery property in Tonopah, Ariz. have added... Read more
Popes have worked for 'truth and transparency,' Fr. Lombardi affirms
Pope Benedict XVI has followed his predecessor Blessed John Paul II in working for “truth and transparency” on priestly abuse... Read more
Mexicans feel hopeful after Pope's words at Plaza de Paz
After waiting all day to hear Pope Benedict XVI address them on the evening of March 24, thousands of Mexicans... Read more
Christ's love can transform Mexico, Pope tells children
By embracing and passing on God's love, Mexican youth can shape their country's future for the better, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
