Archive for March 25, 2012

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Poor Clare Sisters make ‘habit’ out of Nun Run

The Poor Clare Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, who live in temporary facilities on monastery property in Tonopah, Ariz. have added... Read more

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St. Rupert honored as 'Apostle of Bavaria and Austria' on March 27

On March 27 the Catholic Church remembers the monk and bishop Saint Rupert, whose missionary labors built up the Church... Read more

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NY Catholic conference opposes 'chemical digestion' of human remains

A bill that redefines cremation, to include the “chemical digestion” of human remains into liquid waste, has met with rejection... Read more

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Christ's love can transform Mexico, Pope tells children

By embracing and passing on God's love, Mexican youth can shape their country's future for the better, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Mexicans feel hopeful after Pope's words at Plaza de Paz

After waiting all day to hear Pope Benedict XVI address them on the evening of March 24, thousands of Mexicans... Read more

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Popes have worked for 'truth and transparency,' Fr. Lombardi affirms

Pope Benedict XVI has followed his predecessor Blessed John Paul II in working for “truth and transparency” on priestly abuse... Read more

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At Mexican monument, Pope hails Jesus' kingship of love

As he celebrated Mass for 600,000 people at Guanajuato's Mount Cubilete on March 25, Pope Benedict XVI urged them to... Read more

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Pope's Mass is worth the all-night wait for Guanajuato Catholics

At Guanajuato's Bicentennial Park, some Mexican Catholics had been waiting all night to celebrate Mass with Pope Benedict XVI on... Read more

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Plant seeds of hope in Latin America and Carribean, Pope tells bishops

During a March 25 evening prayer service at the cathedral in León, Mexico, Pope Benedict XVI called on Latin American... Read more

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No current plan for Pope-Chavez meeting in Cuba

Pope Benedict XVI has not currently scheduled any meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, according to the director of the... Read more

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Mexican trip achieved Pope's goals, Fr. Lombardi affirms

As Pope Benedict XVI prepared to leave Mexico and journey to Cuba, the director of the Holy See Press Office... Read more

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