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Archbishop Chaput calls election of Pope Benedict ‘a tremendous moment for the Church’
Archbishop Charles Chaput, leader of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Denver is welcoming Pope Benedict XVI, formerly, Cardinal... Read more
New Pope knows US Church, says USCCB president
“I have always found him to be very open and pastoral, with a listening ear, especially sensitive to the situation... Read more
Pro-life groups embrace and support Pope Benedict XVI
Numerous pro-life groups are enthusiastic about the election of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger as the next Pope, praising his track record... Read more
New Pope's name focuses on need to evangelize Europe, expert says
Contrary to earlier media reports, the name taken by the new Pope, Benedict XVI, was not inspired by the former... Read more
Catholic students express hope in new Pope
Students at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Hendersonville, Tenn., said they hope the new Pope will maintain... Read more
Rome mayor: People of Rome salute their bishop with excitement
“With excitement the city of Rome salutes its Bishop,” the mayor of the Italian capital, Walter Veltroni, said on Tuesday,... Read more
Family members and fellow countrymen celebrate papal election of Cardinal Ratzinger
Hundreds of people filled the main square of the small German town of Marktl am Inn, where Joseph Ratzinger, now... Read more
Bishops comment on election of Pope Benedict XVI
Various U.S. bishops have shared their reactions to the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI and have... Read more
Latin America rejoices at election of Benedict XVI
Latin America is celebrating with joy the election of the new Pope, Benedict XVI. From Mexico to Chile millions followed... Read more
Benedict XVI drives around Rome, visits former apartment and office.
This morning, after celebrating his first Mass as a Pope, Benedict XVI left the Vatican and went to visit the... Read more
White Smoke. Habemus Papam
At 17:56 in Rome, white smoke rose from the chimney atop of the Sistine Chapel. The Catholic Church has a... Read more
Welcome Benedict XVI!
The 265th. Pontiff of the Church comes from Germany and he is Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected today... Read more
Report says papal charity exceeded 9 million in 2004
The Vatican has published a report citing that aid given by the late Pope John Paul II to poor and... Read more
All-night prayer vigil for conclave held on Denver campus
Throughout Sunday night and into Monday, a group of students and religious gathered on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls Eucharist sale on eBay ‘extraordinarily offensive’
The on-line auctioning company, eBay is under fire today from Catholics around the world who are outraged that the company... Read more
Vicar-general of Khartoum released
The vicar-general of the Diocese of Khartoum, Fr. Peter Ayung, was released from prison yesterday. The priest had been arrested... Read more
Interest in faith-based TV soars
Television executives are seeking to fuel viewers’ new appetite for religious-themed programming, reported Agence France-Presse. The trend was evident at... Read more
Pro-life demonstration to hit Capitol Hill next week
Six pro-life groups are urging thousands of women to join them on Capitol Hill April 27 to tell the U.S.... Read more
New head of USCCB Office for Child and Youth Protection named
The United States bishops’ Office for Child and Youth Protection has a new director. Teresa M. Kettelkamp, who served with... Read more
Rockford bishop talks about possibilities for John Paul’s successor
Bishop Thomas Doran believes it won't be too long before the 115 cardinals elect the new Pope. Read more
