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President Bush welcomes Pope Benedict at White House
This morning Pope Benedict was officially welcomed to the United States by President Bush and 12,000 other guests at the... Read more
The Swiss Guards, protectors of the Pope
Visitors to the Holy See are often fascinated by the colorful uniforms worn by the Swiss Guards when serving the... Read more
Origins of the Popemobile
The most recognizable vehicle in Washington, D.C. this week will most likely be the, “Popemobile”. The term is affectionately applied... Read more
Pope fever comes to CUA
Catholic University of America (CUA) is preparing for the visit of Pope Benedict with intense preparation, banner-making, and prayer vigils,... Read more
Minnesota woman will excommunicate herself, says bishop
The Bishop of Winona has said that a woman will excommunicate herself for undergoing an ordination ceremony administered by the... Read more
New compendium examines Pope Benedict’s teachings on marriage
A report examining Pope Benedict XVI’s writings on marriage has just been released.“Pope Benedict XVI on Marriage: A Compendium,” has... Read more
Vietnam to return confiscated lands to prominent Catholic basilica
The local government of Quang Tri province in Vietnam has agreed to return land it confiscated surrounding the Minor Basilica... Read more
Gender-based abortions gaining ground in U.S., say experts
The practice of sex-selective abortions that has unbalanced the male-female ratio in many Asian and Muslim countries is now believed... Read more
Cardinal Corripio was a good shepherd, says Mexico City archbishop
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said the priestly and episcopal ministry of his predecessor, Cardinal Ernesto... Read more
Pope Benedict touches down in the United States
Shepherd One landed right on time this afternoon, bringing Pope Benedict XVI to the United States for the first time.... Read more
More young people committed to the Gospel needed, says Venezuelan cardinal
During the closing Mass of the 3rd National Missionary Congress convened by the Venezuelan bishops, the Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal... Read more
Catholics should confront Socialist “cultural revolution”, says Spanish archbishop
Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona said Catholics in Spain should confront the “cultural revolution” that is being carried out... Read more
Without the Church, the world dies, says Madrid cardinal
The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, said this week, “If there is a lack of priests in... Read more
Pope promises to “do everything possible” to heal scandal of sex abuse
While in transit to the United States today, Pope Benedict XVI took the opportunity to respond to the clergy sexual... Read more
Russia allows Pope Benedict documentary to be aired
For the first time ever, a state television channel in Russia will broadcast a documentary film about Pope Benedict XVI. ... Read more
New stem cell technique could make human cloning easier
The same newly-developed technique that ethically produces stem cells for research can also be used to lower the technical barriers... Read more
Philippines Cathedral damaged in bomb attack
Police in the southern Philippines city of Zamboanga city are investigating the explosion of two small bombs, one of which... Read more
President Bush addresses relationship with Pope Benedict, U.S. Catholics
On Friday, President George W. Bush publicly addressed Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States in an interview with... Read more
Muslim cleric proclaims Rome will soon be conquered by Islam
A high profile Muslim cleric and Hamas member of the Palestinian parliament gave a sermon last Friday in which he... Read more
President Bush pulling out all stops to welcome the Pope
Pope Benedict’s visit to the White House on Wednesday will be only the second visit a Pope has made to... Read more
