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Middle East conflict remains on Pope’s mind during holiday
Despite the August summer holidays, the conflict in the Middle East is not forgotten and the decision to start a... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops to lead march against abortion
The Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua announced it will lead a march to the steps of the national assembly on October... Read more
Former Nuncio says non-violent transition in Cuba is possible
As the world awaits news on the condition of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, Archbishop Giulio Einaudi, who was Apostolic Nuncio... Read more
Pilgrims ask John Paul II for prayers, touch water at base of his statue
Pilgrims visiting a newly erected statue of Pope John Paul II, in his hometown of Wadowice, have been taking a... Read more
Baghdad Bishop says people desperately need hope
Bishop Andreas Abouna, Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad’s Chaldean Archdiocese, told the United Kingdom's branch of Aid to the Church in... Read more
Benedict: emerge from the darkness, be children of the light
Speaking from his summer residence at Castelgandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI focused his weekly Angelus address on the Feast of the... Read more
Oldest existing life-size crucifix to be used at papal Mass in Bavaria
The Cross of Enghausen, the oldest existing life-size crucifix in the world, will be used during the Mass celebrated by... Read more
Religious leaders in Rome blast pop singer’s ‘crucifixion’
In an uncommon show of solidarity, Rome's Catholic, Muslim, and Jewish leaders have collectively condemned pop star Madonna's decision to... Read more
Portiuncula Indulgence can be obtained this Sunday
This Sunday Catholics can obtain the Portiuncula Indulgence by visiting any Franciscan parish or chapel around the world. Read more
Benedict XVI shows that true joy in life comes from the faith
In an interview with Vatican Radio, Pope Benedict XVI’s personal secretary revealed that if there is any one thing that... Read more
Caritas calls for immediate opening of humanitarian corridor in Lebanon
Caritas International has asked all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to immediately open a humanitarian corridor in order... Read more
Venezuelan bishop says government, Church relations are improving
Bishop Mario del Valle Moronta Rodriguez, Bishop of San Cristóbal, has announced that, “at this moment, a level of prudence... Read more
Retired U.S. Nuncio, Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, dies in Rome
Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, died yesterday in Rome at the age of 76. Montalvo... Read more
British researchers say cures from embryonic stem-cell research unlikely
One week after the European Union voted to approve funding for embryonic stem-cell research through 2013, two leading British scientists... Read more
Darwin and Islam on Pope’s summer agenda, says Vatican analyst
In a column to be released this Wednesday, renowned Vatican analyst Sandro Magister of the Italian weekly “L’Espresso” says the... Read more
Jesuits commemorate 450th anniversary of death of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Jesuit provincial leaders from across Europe gathered at the Basilica of Loyola in Spain to concelebrate a special Mass with... Read more
Saudi Arabia seeking to acquire private schools in Spain to set up Islamic centers
The government of Saudi Arabia is working through its embassy in Madrid to acquire numerous private schools in Spain in... Read more
Church provides both prophetic and realistic voice for Holy Land, Pope says
During his weekly Angelus address, Pope Benedict XVI lamented the growing tragedy in the Middle East and renewed his call... Read more
Pope Benedict leaves his vacation spot for Castelgandolfo
The Vatican announced today that the Holy Father's vacation at Les Combes, in Italy's Valle d'Aosta region, where he has... Read more
Holy See renews call for immediate ceasefire following Rome conference
Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States, spoke this morning about the Rome summit on Lebanon... Read more
