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Andrea Bocelli praises mother’s choice not to abort him
Italian singer Andrea Bocelli has told the story of his mother’s pregnancy, during which doctors suggested that she abort him... Read more
Benedict XVI calls for continued path to reconciliation in Cyprus
Concluding his Apostolic Journey to the island of Cyprus on Sunday afternoon, the Holy Father expressed his hope for the... Read more
Pope recalls confident hope of the Virgin Mary
Prior to reciting the Angelus today in Nicosia, Cyprus, the Holy Father spoke of the confident hope of Mary that... Read more
Holy Father: Bishop Padovese's death a sobering reminder of Christian vocation
The Holy Father remembered murdered president of the Turkish Bishops' Conference, Bishop Luigi Padovese, before consigning the Instrumentum Laboris on... Read more
Communion paves the way for evangelization, says Pope to Maronites
Pope Benedict visited the Maronite Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Graces in Nicosia before leaving the country on Sunday... Read more
Catholic businessman battles ALS, prepares for eternity
Three years ago, Shane FitzMaurice was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The rare... Read more
Instrumentum laboris: Christians belong to Middle East
The Instrumentum laboris, consigned to participants in October's Special Assembly for the Middle East by Pope Benedict XVI, addresses concerns... Read more
Special assembly chance for Universal Church to support Middle Eastern Christians, says Benedict XVI
At last, the Instrumentum laboris for October's Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops has been... Read more
We are called be of one heart and soul, teaches Pope Benedict
During Mass on the final day of his Apostolic Journey to Cyprus, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the lessons of... Read more
‘Sophisticated marketing’ hides eugenics background of the Pill, writer says
Present opinion of the birth control pill has been formed by a “sophisticated marketing campaign” which hides the Pill’s dependency... Read more
Holy Father and Muslim leader meet, promise to pray for each other
On Saturday afternoon in Nicosia, Benedict XVI met with Sheikh Mehmet Nazim Adil Al-Haquani, an 89-year-old Cypriot Muslim leader active... Read more
Faithful to remember life of St. Margaret of Scotland
On Thursday, June 10, the Church will celebrate the feast day of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Read more
Benedict XVI offers ‘heartfelt condolences’ for murder of Bishop Padovese
On Saturday, a telegram was sent on behalf of the Holy Father expressing his sorrow for the death of Bishop... Read more
New remote system to dispense abortion pill in Iowa draws fire from pro-life leaders
A new remote-control abortion pill-dispensing system being used by Planned Parenthood in Iowa has come under fire from pro-life advocates... Read more
The cross offers ‘unlimited hope to our fallen world,’ teaches Holy Father in Cyprus
In his homily this afternoon in Cyprus, the Holy Father spoke of the world’s need for the “Cross of Christ,”... Read more
Holy Land must be source of concern to all Christians, declares Pope
Addressing the leader of the Orthodox Church in Cyprus at noon on Saturday, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of... Read more
Mission trip shows NY youth a different world
Koty Mann will never drink a Coke without thinking of the homeless. During a mission trip to Nicaragua, the 16-year-old... Read more
Dialogue needed for trust, lasting peace, says Benedict XVI to minority Catholics in Cyprus
On Saturday morning, the Pope urged the people of Cyprus to build lasting peace and harmony based on mutual trust.... Read more
Holy Father suggests that moral insight, courage needed in politics
After meeting privately at the presidential palace of Cyprus in the capital city of Nicosia with president Demetris Christofias, the... Read more
Murdered bishop had 'big heart' and 'passion' for ministry, recalls Canadian prelate
A friend of 30 years described Bishop Luigi Padovese, who was recently murdered in Turkey, as a scholarly man with... Read more
