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Franciscan convent to be built at site of Nazi concentration camp
The Diocese of Osnabrück in Germany has announced it is building a convent on the site of the Nazi concentration... Read more
Madrid cardinal calls Zapatero’s no-show at papal Mass “minor issue” compared to massive turnout of the faithful
Speaking on the Spanish radio network COPE-which is affiliated with the Bishops’ Conference of Spain-Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela expressed... Read more
One-sixth of all Polish priests serving in missions
Some four thousand Polish priests - nearly one-sixth of the entire number of priests ordained for the country - are... Read more
Cardinal Dzwisz recalls John Paul II as the “Pope of the family”
During his participation at the International Theological Pastoral Conference at the World Meeting of Families in Valencia last week, Cardinal... Read more
Cardinal Re: Faith is greatest inheritance parents can leave their children
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, said... Read more
Church of England says women bishops are ‘theologically justified’
The Church of England voted by a large majority on Saturday, that the ordination of women as bishops is "consonant... Read more
Religious leaders call on G8 to protect family, promote justice
Religious leaders from around the globe have called on G8 countries to implement national and international laws that will assure... Read more
Benedict announces next World Meeting of Families in Mexico City
Following today’s closing Mass for the Fifth World Meeting of Families, Pope Benedict XVI announced that the next World Meeting,... Read more
Mankind’s creation in image of God provides basis for marriage between man and woman, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI spread wide his arms to the million plus faithful gathered for Mass in Valencia today, saying, “I... Read more
Holy Father tells seminarians to follow Jesus without hesitation
At the conclusion of his visit to Valencia’s cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI took a moment to greet the many seminarians... Read more
Pope Benedict thanks, encourages Spanish bishops in the face of "rapid secularization"
Following Pope Benedict XVI’s ceremonious arrival at the Valencia airport and a brief stop to pray at the site of... Read more
Pope Benedict arrives in Spain for World Meeting of Families
Upon his arrival today at Valencia’s airport, the Holy Father was met by the King of Spain, Juan Carlos, who... Read more
Pope stops motorcade to pray at site of metro disaster
Between his arrival at the Valencia Airport, and prior to his official visit to the city’s cathedral, Pope Benedict visited... Read more
Pope: Christian marriage values make love healthier, stronger, and more truly free
Addressing the hundreds of thousands gathered in Valencia for the Fifth World Meeting of Families, Pope Benedict XVI said that... Read more
Archbishop speaks to U.N. about true value of work and development
Speaking to the annual meeting of the High Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Archbishop Silvano... Read more
Spanish cardinal rejects negotiations with Basque terrorists
Responding the news that the Spanish government will hold peace negotiations with the Basque separatist group ETA, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares... Read more
Movement founder says family is a "first line of evangelization"
The Family is a “path to holiness and first line of evangelization,” said Luis Fernando Figari, Superior General of the... Read more
Patriarch Alexy II positive about Russian Orthodox-Roman Catholic relations
Russian Patriarch Alexy II insisted on the need for the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches to cooperate facing the... Read more
Lebanon is last hope for Christianity in the Middle East, Priest says
Lebanon is the last hope for Christianity in the Middle East - that was the message from a Lebanese priest... Read more
Pope changes Valencia schedule to include visit to site of subway accident
Organizers of the Fifth World Meeting of Families confirmed yesterday that the schedule of Pope Benedict XVI will be adjusted... Read more
