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Benedict XVI receives birthday greetings from around the world

Apr 16, 2006

Coinciding with Easter Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his 79th birthday yesterday, receiving greetings and well-wishes from around the world.  Read more

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On first Easter Mass, Pope Benedict calls for peace in Iraq, Holy Land, resolution of nuclear crises

Apr 16, 2006

As Pope Benedict XVI yesterday celebrated his first Easter Mass since becoming pontiff last year, he called for a peaceful... Read more

Pope calls Catholics to be like ‘living stones to build the Holy Church’

Apr 16, 2006

Today, Pope Benedict prayed the Easter Marian prayer, the “Regina Caeli”, from his residence of Castelgandolfo, where he invited the... Read more

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Benedict XVI gives 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing, calling humanity not to have fear

Apr 16, 2006

After presiding over Easter Sunday Mass yesterday at Saint Peters Square, Pope Benedict gave his message “Urbi et Orbi”, (to... Read more

Benedict XVI gives “Urbi et Orbi” blessing, calling humanity not to have fear of the Risen One.

Apr 15, 2006

After presiding over the Sunday Mass of the Resurrection celebrated this morning on Saint Peters Square, Pope Benedict gave his... Read more

Jesus broke the definitiveness of death, says Pope during Easter Vigil

Apr 14, 2006

Tonight at ten o’clock, The Holy Father Benedict XVI presided in the Patriarcal Basílica of Saint Peters, over the Solemn... Read more

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On the Cross we contemplate that God is Love, says Vatican Preacher

Apr 13, 2006

Today, Benedict XVI presided over the celebration of the office of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the... Read more

Thousands contemplate the saving power of the Cross during Way of the Cross in Rome

Apr 13, 2006

This Good Friday at night, the Roman Coliseum, the place where numerous Christians  suffered martyrdom in the first centuries of the Church, became... Read more

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Jerusalem Church leaders urge int’l community not to boycott Palestinians

Apr 12, 2006

The 13 patriarchs and heads of Christian Churches in Jerusalem launched in their joint Easter message a powerful appeal for... Read more

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Villanova University board delays decision on ‘victims of abortion’ memorial

Apr 12, 2006

A plan for a memorial on the Villanova University campus to the victims of abortion is currently in limbo, reported... Read more

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Knights of Columbus urge U.S. leaders to create immigration bill that embraces justice, charity

Apr 12, 2006

The board of directors of the Knights of Columbus has called upon Congress and the President to create immigration legislation... Read more

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San Antonio Archbishop says human dignity, families are at heart of immigration debate

Apr 12, 2006

Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio took his strongest public stand on immigration during Monday's downtown demonstration against the current... Read more

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Archbishop Burke, other Missouri bishops call on Catholics to reject death penalty

Apr 12, 2006

As the state of Missouri prepares for a highly-publicized trial due to challenge the constitutionality of lethal injection, the state’s... Read more

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'It’s true, I swear to...?'

Apr 12, 2006

Officials in the northeast British city of Hull have created a legal oath for those who do not want to... Read more

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Venezuela archbishop criticizes government attempts to distort truth about April 11th crisis

Apr 12, 2006

On the fourth anniversary of the Venezuela’s politico-military crisis of April 11, 2002, Archbishop Jose Baltazar Porras of Merida criticized... Read more

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Mexicans submit hundreds of testimonies regarding possible miracles by John Paul II

Apr 12, 2006

According to the official website for the beatification and canonization of John Paul II, hundreds of emails are pouring in... Read more

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Don’t call undocumented workers ‘illegal’ says Mexican cardinal

Apr 12, 2006

The archbishop of Guadalajara, Mexico, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez expressed his support this week for protests by Hispanics in the... Read more

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Puerto Rican cardinal urges prayer for politicians

Apr 12, 2006

The archbishop emeritus of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Cardinal Luis Aponte Martinez, is calling on the faithful to pray and... Read more

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Benedict XVI: The Priest is a friend of Jesus and a man of prayer

Apr 12, 2006

Celebrating today  the chrism Mass in the Basílica of Saint Peters, Pope Benedict said that “the nucleous  of the priesthood  is to... Read more

God's unending love elevates us to God’s heights, says Pope

Apr 12, 2006

Among thousands of pilgrims gathered on Holy Thursday in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Pope Benedict XVI presided over the Mass... Read more