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Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate of Benedict XVI. Homily of the Holy Father.

Apr 23, 2005

During these days of great intensity, we have chanted the litany of the saints on three different occasions: at the... Read more

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Pope Benedict pledges to continue dialogue with media

Apr 23, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI has pledged to continue “the fruitful dialogue” with the media that was begun by his predecessor John... Read more

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Pope Benedict delivers heartfelt message in first homily to the faithful

Apr 23, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI’s delivered his first homily to the people of God today, calling the faithful to fearlessly embrace Christ... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated as spiritual leader of the Church

Apr 23, 2005

The faithful cheered and the bells of the Sistine Chapel tolled in celebration as the newly inaugurated Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Cuban bishops express joy at election of Benedict XVI

Apr 21, 2005

“The Catholics of Cuba are very happy with this election,” said Bishop Jose Felix Perez, Adjunct Secretary of the Bishops... Read more

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Archbishop Burke: German Catholics should be proud

Apr 21, 2005

As the world watches to see what the first moves of Pope Benedict XVI will be, St. Louis’ Archbishop Raymond... Read more

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Pope Benedict has ‘human touch,’ says cardinal

Apr 21, 2005

While everyone at the Vatican was caught up with the election of Pope Benedict XVI April 19, the new Pope... Read more

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Vatican invites worldwide Church to celebrate inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI

Apr 21, 2005

On Sunday, the eyes of the world will once again fall on Rome as Pope Benedict XVI is inaugurated as... Read more

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Cardinal Karl Lehmann confident media will correct unjust statements against Benedict XVI

Apr 21, 2005

The President of the German Bishops Conference, Cardinal Karl Lehmann, expressed his hope that the commentators in the media who... Read more

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Cell phone users receive first message from Benedict XVI

Apr 21, 2005

Thousands of cell phone users in Italy received a brief message from a unique sender yesterday:  Pope Benedict XVI. Read more

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Pontiff hopeful for continued dialogue and collaboration between Christians, Jews

Apr 21, 2005

In a message to the chief Rabbi of Rome, Riccardo Di Segni, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his hope for continued... Read more

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Benedict XVI leaves Vatican for second time

Apr 21, 2005

In what was his second visit outside Vatican territory in less than 48 hours since his election as Pontiff, Benedict... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI: May the Church become ‘a sacrament of unity’ for human race

Apr 21, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI met this morning with those cardinals still in Rome following Monday’s conclave. He expressed to them what... Read more

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Cardinal Sodano to Pope: “May God make you like St. Benedict”

Apr 21, 2005

In an emotional message to the new Pope in the name of the entire College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo Sodano,... Read more

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Democrats reveal plan to reduce abortions

Apr 21, 2005

Democrats unveiled a policy proposal yesterday, which is intended to reduce the number of abortions in the United States. The... Read more

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Catholic group opposes honor for Senator Clinton

Apr 21, 2005

Marymount Manhattan College has planned to honor Senator Hillary Clinton (D—N.Y.) with an honorary doctorate but a Catholic group is... Read more

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New Pope invites rabbi of Rome to installation ceremony

Apr 21, 2005

In an important sign of openness toward continued dialogue between Jews and Christians, Pope Benedict XVI invited the chief rabbi... Read more

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Jewish community confident that Pope Benedict will continue to build relationship

Apr 21, 2005

Many have praised the papacy of John Paul II for the tremendous strides it made in bridging the divide between... Read more

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Primate of Spain: Criticism of new Pontiff stems from dictatorship of relativism

Apr 20, 2005

Archbishop Antonio Cañizares Llovera of Toledo, Spain, said the criticism leveled against Pope Benedict XVI in Spain stem from ignorance... Read more

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Pope Benedict XVI welcomed by Asian, African Catholics as good choice

Apr 20, 2005

Catholics in Asia and Africa have joyfully welcomed Pope Benedict XVI, expressing their hope that he will continue to maintain... Read more