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Humility is the mark of a theologian

May 30, 2007

Speaking about the theologian Tertullian at the general audience today, Benedict XVI offered his insights on the necessity of humility... Read more

The Pope consoles Gerry and Kate McCann

Parents of Madeline McCann meet with Pope Benedict

May 30, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI compassionately held the hands of the parents of 4-year-old Madeleine McCann, blessing them and a photo of... Read more

Benedict speaks about Tertullian

Pope: Christianity Always Enters Into Dialogue with the Culture of Its Time

May 30, 2007

In his general audience today, Benedict XVI resumed his series of catecheses on leading figures of the early Church, turning... Read more

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Bishop responds to accusations of idol worship

May 29, 2007

Bishop Michael Saltarelli of Wilmington, Deleware celebrated the dedication Mass for a statue of Our Lady Queen of Peace, outside Holy... Read more

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Controversial abortion film wins Cannes festival

May 29, 2007

The Cannes Film Festival has once again confirmed its radical reputation by choosing to give its top award this year... Read more

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Benedict XVI sends donation to poor of Ivory Coast

May 29, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI has sent a donation to the Ivory Coast to help the poor with their basic necessities.The Pope’s... Read more

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Episcopal Church faces 'significant pruning' over doctrine, bishops says

May 29, 2007

Answering his detractors claims of causing division, Episcopal Bishop Robert Duncan of Pittsburgh says his efforts to realign Episcopalian doctrines... Read more

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Bishop dedicates cruise ship to Our Lady

May 29, 2007

A large model of the Costa Serena was placed in front of the statue of 'the Guardian Lady', and the... Read more

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UN food agency says they count on Catholics to do their work

May 29, 2007

The head of the United Nations World Food Program thanked the Pope and the Vatican for the ongoing support her... Read more

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Chilean bishops denounce contradictions in Amnesty International report

May 29, 2007

Auxiliary Bishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago questioned the latest report from Amnesty International regarding human rights in Chile because it... Read more

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Archbishop of Quebec gives preview of International Eucharistic Congress

May 29, 2007

During the daily press briefing at the 5th General Conference of he Latin American Bishops’ Council, the archbishop of Quebec,... Read more

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Bishops calls for changes in methodology at CELAM conference

May 29, 2007

Bishop Noberto Strotmann Hoppe of Chosica (Peru), in statements to CNA, gives the faithful a glimpse into some of the... Read more

Dr. Jack Kevorkian

Culture of Death icon to be released from prison June 1st

May 29, 2007

Dr. Jack Kevorkian, an infamous foe of the pro-life movement, is scheduled to be released from prison on June 1st... Read more

Benedict calls on the young to evangelize

Benedict XVI calls the Church to re-launch its missionary activity

May 29, 2007

In anticipation of World Mission Sunday, the Holy Father released his message on missions today. Benedict’s call to the Church... Read more

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Archbishop Sao Paulo calls movements “great treasure” of Latin America

May 28, 2007

Archbishop Odilo Scherer of Sao Paulo said last week, “The presence of the new communities and movements is a great... Read more

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Christians in India to march in protest against sectarian violence

May 28, 2007

On May 29th hundreds of thousands of Christians will march in Delhi to protest against the sectarian violence, especially that... Read more

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Democratic Party of the Revolution seeking to redefine concept of abortion in Mexican law

May 28, 2007

Representative Gerardo Villanueva Albarran of the Democratic Party of the Revolution (PRD) announced he will put before the Mexican House... Read more

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Church has no tolerance for sexual misconduct by clergy, says Vatican cardinal

May 28, 2007

In an interview with the Italian socialist newspaper “Repubblica,” the president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Cardinal... Read more

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“Benedict XVI is no longer a new Pope,” Italian media says

May 28, 2007

Several Italian media outlets, including some that are not usually friendly to the Holy Father, have acknowledged that Pope Benedict... Read more

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Archdiocese, Boston College agree to sale of other Brighton Campus property

May 28, 2007

The Archdiocese of Boston announced May 24 that it has reached an agreement in principle with Boston College for the... Read more