Archive for January 16, 2012

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Presence of Catholics online is essential, says Vatican official

Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, the president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, emphasized that the presence of Catholics on... Read more

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Spanish officials allow pro-life play, despite criticism

Officials in Merida, Spain have rejected a request by local Socialist party leaders to ban the theatrical production “Vidiana. An... Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Disbanded Palatine Guards serve Pope under new name

The Vatican’s Palatine Guard was officially disolved in 1970, but its former members still serve the Pope today.  Read more

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Details of Pope's room for Mexico trip revealed

A religious order unveiled new details on the convent where Pope Benedict and his entourage will be staying during his... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

At St. Peter’s tomb, Cardinal Wuerl recalls Pope’s importance

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C. called to mind the Pope’s “living continuity” with St. Peter at the start... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Former Vatican ambassador defends Romney’s change on abortion

Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, is featured in a new video supporting Republican presidential candidate Mitt... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Christian's viral anti-religion video misses mark

A new popular video of a poem from a Christian who says he “hates religion” but loves Jesus is wrong... Read more