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Pope Benedict offers extensive reflection on his Pontificate in meeting with Roman Curia
During his traditional pre-Christmas meeting with members of the Roman Curia today, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the most important... Read more
Child Jesus demonstrates God’s love for all, Pope tells children
Meeting with a group of children from the Italian Catholic Action group, Pope Benedict XVI said today that looking upon... Read more
Agreement not yet reached over baptism, USCCB expert clarifies
In a letter sent to Catholic News Agency, the Rev. James Massa, Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic... Read more
Holy See, Polish bishops demand respect for newly appointed Archbishop of Warsaw
The Holy See today republished a communiqué from the Polish Bishops Conference, along with one of its own, in support... Read more
World still seeks true Savior, must avoid false prophets and shortcuts, Pope says
Meeting with nearly 8,000 pilgrims in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI reflected today on the coming celebration... Read more
Vatican's Christmas tree to be officially lit Wednesday evening
The Vatican announced that this evening Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, president of the Governorate of Vatican City State, will preside at... Read more
New archbishop for Canada's largest English-speaking diocese
Pope Benedict XVI appointed a new archbishop for Canada’s largest English-speaking diocese. Archbishop Thomas Collins of Edmonton will succeed Aloysius... Read more
Holy Father accepts California resignation, appoints new bishop
On Tuesday Pope Benedict XVI accepted the canonically mandated resignation of Bishop Sylvester Ryan of Monterey, California, due to age... Read more
Knights of Columbus Urges TV Viewers to ‘Help a Child in Need’
The Knights of Columbus is urging television viewers to help children in need this Christmas. The Catholic fraternal benefit society... Read more
Church announces joy in the midst of trial, Pope reminds
Pope Benedict XVI greeted the thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday morning, praying the Angelus with them... Read more
Benedict XVI: Jews and Christians must work together for peace in the world
Receiving a delegation from the Jewish organization B’nai B’rith International, Pope Benedict XVI said today that Christians and Jews, along... Read more
Pope Benedict offers special prayer for Iraqi refugees
Following the praying of the Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the especially difficult circumstances which face the many refugees fleeing... Read more
Human rights should be at the heart of immigration policy, Vatican says
Speaking to the United Nations International Commission on Migration today, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to... Read more
Catholic News Agency switching to limited service during redesign
In January 2007 the Catholic News Agency and its sister site, ACI Prensa, will complete a redesign of their websites. ... Read more
New Jersey State legislature passes bills funding embryonic stem cell research and allowing homosexual unions
The State Legislature of New Jersey struck twice last week, passing a bill that offers funding for embryonic stem cell... Read more
Christmas gifts are a reminder of Jesus, the greatest gift given to mankind, Pope tells youth
During a meeting held with the university students of Rome Thursday afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that Christmas is, above... Read more
Motu Propio after Christmas, Apostolic Exhortation in January
Sources close to the Vatican have told Catholic News Agency that the Motu Propio by which Pope Benedict XVI would... Read more
Court rules in favor of Australian pastors, accused of vilifying Islam
The Supreme Court of Victoria in Australia upheld the appeal of two Australian pastors who could have faced jail time... Read more
Cardinal condemns revisionist history of the Holocaust
The U.S. bishops stand in solidarity with the universal Church in condemning “revisionist history” that seeks to minimize the horror... Read more
Schoolboy starts village prayer center after claiming visions of Jesus
An abandoned hut on the outskirts of a central Indian town has become a prayer center at the instruction of... Read more
