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Vatican confirms SSPX is being offered Personal Prelature
The Vatican has confirmed that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X is being offered the status of a personal... Read more
Pope explains how to let God work wonders
Pope Benedict XVI says that the life of St. Paul shows that God can work wonders through those who grow... Read more
Pope stresses importance of fidelity for Vatican employees
Pope Benedict XVI told the Vatican’s diplomatic school that “faithfulness” is a key virtue for anybody working in the service... Read more
Pope praises Corpus Christi processions
Pope Benedict XVI praised the “lively tradition” of holding solemn processions with the Blessed Sacrament “through the streets and squares”... Read more
Women in White confident in Cardinal Ortega's diplomacy
Berta Soler, the leader of the protest group Women in White, said she trusts Havana’s archbishop will be able to... Read more
Pope challenges European soccer stars to promote noble virtues
Pope Benedict XVI is urging those participating in soccer’s 2012 European Championship to promote “noble human values” during the tournament... Read more
Pope names two auxiliary bishops for Rockville Centre diocese
The Diocese of Rockville Centre on New York’s Long Island will receive two new auxiliary bishops following Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more
Pope says Vatican II did not reject Eucharistic adoration or processions
Pope Benedict XVI says the Second Vatican Council did not reject Eucharistic adoration outside of Mass, including the Corpus Christi... Read more
Former Colombian hostages thank Pope for his prayers
A group of eight Colombians who were kidnapped for over ten years by the country's Marxist rebel group told Pope... Read more
Pope recalls the 'inspiring witness' of Milan family gathering
Pope Benedict XVI says he saw an “inspiring witness” during his three-day apostolic visit to the June 1-3 World Meeting... Read more
Pope to attend World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Pope Benedict XVI personally chose Philadelphia as the site for the next World Meeting of Families and, health permitting, will... Read more
God holds the 'heart of mankind' in his hand, Pope says
At the conclusion of a lunch with Church leaders in Milan on June 3, Pope Benedict XVI said that despite... Read more
New basilica links Miami archdiocese with Pope
A historic Florida parish dedicated to the Virgin Mary as “Star of the Sea” has been granted the status of... Read more
Pope: The married family can change the world
Pope Benedict XVI has told the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan that the family based upon marriage can... Read more
Pope reveals next World Meeting of Families is in Philadelphia
Pope Benedict XVI announced this morning at the closing Mass of the seventh World Meeting of Families that the next... Read more
Mary’s life reminds us to trust God’s plan, Pope says
The Virgin Mary’s docility to the will of God should remind everybody that the Lord has a plan for each... Read more
Cardinal Scola sees signs of revival in Christian family life
On the eve of Pope Benedict’s visit to the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan, the city’s archbishop believes... Read more
Pope is saddened by 'Vatileaks' case but trusts God
In a rare statement after today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI said that while he is distressed by the “Vatileaks”... Read more
Knights of Columbus to hold global prayer for Pope
On the 35th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI's episcopal ordination, the head of the Knights of Columbus has asked all... Read more
Pope meets Costa Rican president, discusses defense of life
Pope Benedict XVI met with President Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica at the Vatican, discussing a number of issues including... Read more
