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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
Christian faith and lies don’t mix, warns Argentinean archbishop
Archbishop Domingo Castagna of Corrientes called on the faithful this week to eradicate lying from their hearts and to accept... Read more
Vatican Press Office: Act of vandalism against Pope’s house is no cause for concern
The director of the Press Office of Holy See, Fr. Federico Lombardi, indicated yesterday that the actions of vandals against... Read more
Bishops denounce campaign against life and the Church in Colombia
The Executive Committee of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia has issued a statement calling on Catholics not to let themselves... Read more
Former followers of Lefebvre return to Church and found approved Institute
A group of six French priests and several seminarians who were formerly members of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius... 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
Catholic News Agency offering special coverage of Pope in Bavaria
The Catholic News Agency (CNA) is extending a special invitation to you, our readers, to follow Pope Benedict XVI on... 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
Parents in Chile call free distribution of abortion pill “abusive”
The National Catholic Schools Parents’ Union in Chile has expressed its strong rejection of “the abusive and unilateral decision” by... Read more
Mexican bishops back final ruling on presidential elections
In a statement released on Thursday, the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico gave official recognition to the final ruling of the... 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 Benedict tells Ontario bishops to spread Gospel of love in face of moral problems
Today, members of the Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops heard from Pope Benedict XVI who spoke to them, in no... Read more
