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Pope Benedict pledges to continue dialogue with media
Pope Benedict XVI has pledged to continue “the fruitful dialogue” with the media that was begun by his predecessor John... Read more
Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate of Benedict XVI. Homily of the Holy Father.
During these days of great intensity, we have chanted the litany of the saints on three different occasions: at the... Read more
Jewish community confident that Pope Benedict will continue to build relationship
Many have praised the papacy of John Paul II for the tremendous strides it made in bridging the divide between... Read more
New Pope invites rabbi of Rome to installation ceremony
In an important sign of openness toward continued dialogue between Jews and Christians, Pope Benedict XVI invited the chief rabbi... Read more
Catholic group opposes honor for Senator Clinton
Marymount Manhattan College has planned to honor Senator Hillary Clinton (D—N.Y.) with an honorary doctorate but a Catholic group is... Read more
Democrats reveal plan to reduce abortions
Democrats unveiled a policy proposal yesterday, which is intended to reduce the number of abortions in the United States. The... Read more
Cardinal Sodano to Pope: “May God make you like St. Benedict”
In an emotional message to the new Pope in the name of the entire College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo Sodano,... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: May the Church become ‘a sacrament of unity’ for human race
Pope Benedict XVI met this morning with those cardinals still in Rome following Monday’s conclave. He expressed to them what... Read more
Benedict XVI leaves Vatican for second time
In what was his second visit outside Vatican territory in less than 48 hours since his election as Pontiff, Benedict... Read more
Pontiff hopeful for continued dialogue and collaboration between Christians, Jews
In a message to the chief Rabbi of Rome, Riccardo Di Segni, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his hope for continued... Read more
Cell phone users receive first message from Benedict XVI
Thousands of cell phone users in Italy received a brief message from a unique sender yesterday: Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Cardinal Karl Lehmann confident media will correct unjust statements against Benedict XVI
The President of the German Bishops Conference, Cardinal Karl Lehmann, expressed his hope that the commentators in the media who... Read more
Vatican invites worldwide Church to celebrate inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI
On Sunday, the eyes of the world will once again fall on Rome as Pope Benedict XVI is inaugurated as... Read more
Pope Benedict has ‘human touch,’ says cardinal
While everyone at the Vatican was caught up with the election of Pope Benedict XVI April 19, the new Pope... Read more
Archbishop Burke: German Catholics should be proud
As the world watches to see what the first moves of Pope Benedict XVI will be, St. Louis’ Archbishop Raymond... Read more
Cuban bishops express joy at election of Benedict XVI
“The Catholics of Cuba are very happy with this election,” said Bishop Jose Felix Perez, Adjunct Secretary of the Bishops... Read more
Pope Benedict reinstates top Roman Curia members
As one of his first acts as Pope, the newly elected Benedict XVI has reinstated many of the top officials... Read more
Vatican announces Pope Benedict’s upcoming schedule; crowds cheer Pope on Roman street
Yesterday, Vatican press director Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced the upcoming schedule and previous day’s activities for newly elected Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Choice of Cardinal Ratzinger for Pope was clear, says U.S. cardinal
The choice of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger for Pope was clear “almost from the beginning,” Francis Cardinal George of Chicago told... Read more
U.S. Bishops look hopefully to Pope Benedict XVI
As Pope Benedict XVI begins to take his place as spiritual shepherd of over 1 billion Catholics, bishops across the... Read more
