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Announce Jesus' resurrection to the world, Pope says on Easter Sunday
In his traditional Easter message "to the city (of Rome) and the world," Pope Benedict XVI prayed for peace in... Read more
Pope Benedict: Easter brings us to the side of reason, freedom and love
Pope Benedict said during the Easter Vigil at St. Peter's Basilica this evening that thanks to the resurrection of the... Read more
NJ students step forward to join Catholic Church
St. Mary Magdalen Regional School in Millville, N.J. will finish this academic year with more than a dozen additional Catholic... Read more
Pope at Way of the Cross: God reads the open book of our hearts
Pope Benedict XVI spoke at the beginning of the Way of the Cross at the Roman Coliseum, noting that in... Read more
Pope Benedict speaks on suffering, persecution in historic Q & A
Pope Benedict XVI made broadcasting history on Good Friday by becoming the first pontiff to appear on a television Q... Read more
Pope recalls that Jesus remains in Catholic Church
Pope Benedict recalled that Jesus chose to limit himself to the Catholic Church, adding that “all of us need to... Read more
John Paul II a radiant example of faith, Pope says
At the Vatican's Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, Pope Benedict said that despite the many scandals in the Church, there are... Read more
N. Carolina bishop calls for prayers and support after deadly tornadoes
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh has asked the faithful to pray this Holy Week for the victims and survivors... Read more
Film captures story of faith-filled teacher's service to homeless
A new Hallmark TV movie premiering on April 24 chronicles the true story of renowned Utah educator Stacey Bess and... Read more
Jerusalem’s Christian leaders urge peace for Easter
Patriarchs and other heads of churches in Jerusalem have published a joint Easter message announcing their “joy” over the holy... Read more
Catholic opinion divided over film ‘Habemus Papam’
A new film depicting a fictitious Pope who struggles to adjust to his new role and eventually resigns is dividing... Read more
Bishops encourage prayer and reflection during Holy Week
Numerous bishops in Latin America are calling on Catholics to spend Holy Week in prayer and reflection. Read more
Pope to answer questions on Good Friday TV show
Pope Benedict XVI will make papal broadcasting history on April 22 when he takes part in a televised question and answer session. The... Read more
Fire at Barcelona basilica destroys sacristy and damages crypt
Spanish police detained a man suspected of starting a fire at the Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona. Read more
Indifference to God brings indifference to evil, says Pope
An indifference to God leads to an indifference to evil. That was the message from Pope Benedict XVI at his... Read more
Calif. parish pledges to rebuild after arsonist destroys church
Parishioners at St. John Vianney are determined to rebuild after an April 16 arson attack destroyed their Hacienda Heights, Calif.... Read more
Chicago's Polish community eager to celebrate JP II beatification
Home to over a million Polish people, Chicago is bustling with plans to participate in the global celebration of Pope... Read more
Theologians must preserve truth, Cardinal Wuerl says after backlash
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, chairman of the U.S. bishops' doctrine committee, reaffirmed the role of bishops as teachers of the... Read more
Controversial Barcelona priest not excommunicated, confirms archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Barcelona in Spain confirmed April 18 that Father Manuel Pousa was not automatically excommunicated after admitting to... Read more
Vatican newspaper goes online in English
For the first time ever the Vatican newspaper will now provide a daily news service in English. Read more
