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Benedict has deep ties to traditional Shrine of Altötting
The city of Altöting is traditionally known as the “heart of Bavaria.” And the heart of Altöting is the Gnadenkapelle... Read more
Pope’s parents met through singles ad
Pope Benedict XVI and his brother, Fr. Georg Ratzinger, 82, were surprised to learn this week that their parents, Joseph... Read more
Pope tells Germans social work is not enough, faith is needed
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the first public Mass of his trip to Bavaria this morning, telling his countrymen while Germany... Read more
Benedict: Mary is supreme example of knowing and serving God
Following a Mass at Munich’s New Fairgrounds, Pope Benedict XVI led the crowd of faithful in praying the Angelus, a... Read more
Pope’s evening message: In Jesus, God offers shelter in our midst
Completing his first full day in Munich, Pope Benedict XVI prayed Vespers, or evening prayer, at the Cathedral of Munich. ... Read more
Benedict arrives in Germany, tells Bavarians to pass on their Catholic history
Pope Benedict XVI offered words of thanks and encouragement today, as he began his trip through the land of his... Read more
Pope Benedict prays at the center of Munich, likens himself to a “beast of burden”
Following a brief visit to Munich’s Georgianum Seminary, Pope Benedict arrived at the city’s central square to the cheers of... Read more
Pope begins visit to Bavaria at feet of Mary
The Column of Mary in Munich, with the possible exception of the Marian Shrine of Altötting, is the most popular... Read more
Pontifical flags flying in Ratisbona in anticipation of papal visit
Theblack, red and gold flags colors that were proudly displayed in homesand on cars throughout Germany during the World Cup... Read more
Cistercians nuns ecstatic over role in preparations for papal visit
Excitement over the visit of Pope Benedict XVI in the small German town of Thyrnau, on the outskirts of Passau,... Read more
Curriculum for new school year in Spain “catastrophic” for the family, say Catholic parents
As the new school year gets underway in Spain, under the shadow of the educational reforms enacted by the country’s... Read more
Czech Republic returns Cathedral of St. Vitus to the Church
After being confiscated by the Communist government almost 50 years ago, the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague has finally... Read more
Pope’s “courier” speaks of his friendship with Benedict XVI
Thaddäus Kühnel is not only the Pope’s “courier,” he’s his chauffuer, friend, and confidant. A 28 year-long friendship unites them... Read more
Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor speaks of young people actively seeking God
Young people today provide a challenge for the whole Church in their spiritual journey and their search for God and... Read more
Archbishop of Madrid launches “unappealable” call to evangelize young people
In a message entitled, “Bringing Christ to Young People in the New School Year,” Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of... Read more
“Secularist mentality” of government a risk to democracy, warns Spanish archbishop
In his latest pastoral letter, Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona criticized the Spanish government for seeking to impose a secularist... Read more
New campaign launched to evangelize the Catholic faith
Catholics must not be afraid to speak out about their faith, says a new national campaign that will be launched... Read more
Muslim theologian hails John Paul II
A leading Muslim theologian described Pope John Paul II as “the light of inter-religious dialogue” at the international meeting of... Read more
Polish priests spied on John Paul II, says cardinal
Pope John Paul II was spied on in the Vatican by priests who acted as informers for secret services in... Read more
Central African Republic bishop says Church has “great moral authority”
“In a country that is still being plagued by civil unrest and where the government is weak, the Catholic Church... Read more
