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Pope's boyhood home declared historic site
The city council of Buenos Aires voted on Thursday to designate as a “Historic Site” the home where Jorge Mario... Read more
Church will always proclaim life, Argentine archbishop says
Archbishop Alfredo Zecca of Tucuman, Argentina, said the Church does not tire of proclaiming the Gospel of Life and of... Read more
Musician blends Tango, classic styles in Mass composition
At a festival in Rome, an Argentinian composer noted the need for sacred music in modern society and spoke of... Read more
Pope donates 100,000 euros to poor dioceses in Argentina
Pope Francis has sent a message to Catholics in Argentina encouraging them to “unceasingly” reach out to help those in... Read more
Tango dancer dedicates performance at St. Peter's to Pope
A professional Argentine dancer, who recently travelled to Rome to see his fellow countryman, Pope Francis, hopes to one day... Read more
Pope salutes his favorite soccer team
Diverse groups from around the world were present at this morning’s general audience, but one – the Pope’s favorite soccer... Read more
Priest says Pope's election bearing spiritual fruit in Argentina
Father Marcelo Pettinaroli, pastor of Our Lady of Carmen in Buenos Aires, said the election of Pope Francis has brought... Read more
Pope's favorite soccer team to give him honorary jersey
Pope Francis' favorite soccer team in Argentina plans to send him a personalized jersey with his name on it. Read more
Pope Francis honored in special Buenos Aires Mass
Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, apostolic nuncio to Argentina, celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving to offer gratitude and prayers for... Read more
Nobel prize winner says Pope not connected to Argentine dictatorship
In response to accusations against Pope Francis, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender said the new Pontiff... Read more
Argentine president, bishops congratulate Pope Francis
Within hours of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires being elected as Pope Francis, political and religious leaders from... Read more
Argentinian archbishop stresses opposition to drug legalization
Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, has reiterated the Church’s opposition to the legalization of... Read more
Archbishop urges Christian hope for a better Argentina
An Argentinean archbishop invited the people of his country to cultivate an authentic Christian hope in order to face the... Read more
Pope encourages generosity from Argentineans for the poor
Pope Benedict XVI is calling on Argentineans to be generous during a special collection to be held in the country... Read more
Argentinean press says bishop resigns after admitting relationship
Reports are surfacing in the Argentinean media that Bishop Fernando Maria Bargallo of Merlo-Moreno has submitted his resignation after acknowledging... Read more
Argentinean bishop apologizes for controversial photos
Bishop Fernando Bargallo of Merlo-Moreno, Argentina has asked forgiveness for recently-surfaced photos of him shown with a woman on a... Read more
