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Minnesotans recall humility, kindness from Cardinal Ratzinger visit
When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger visited the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis in 1984, Father Lee Piche, then a 25-year old deacon... Read more
Bishops and parents in Mexico against homosexual campaign
The Bishops Conference in Mexico (CEM) and the National Union of Parents (UNPF), energically expressed their opposition to the campaign... Read more
Archbishop of Toledo: It is a stereotype that many do not admit Benedict XVI
The Archbishop of Toledo and Primate of Spain Msgr. Antonio Cañizares Llovera, pointed out that it is “a stereotype that... Read more
Cardinal López Rodríguez: “Election of Benedict XVI means hope for the Church”
The Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Cardinal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez, pointed out that "Pope Benedict XVI’s election means a... Read more
Fides informs a decreasing trend still afflicting jesuits in the whole world
According to the information provided to Fides Agency by the General Curia of the Company of Jesus, the tendency registered... Read more
Pope Benedict tells fellow Germans: ‘When the Lord calls, we must answer’
Yesterday morning, a visibly joyful Pope Benedict XVI met with thousands of his German countrymen telling them that although he... Read more
A new missionary Pope: Benedict will strive to follow John Paul’s example of travel
In his homily yesterday evening at the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his desire... Read more
Pope Benedict shares laugh with fellow countrymen '
Unlike the stern image portrayed in the media of Pope Benedict XVI in the days following his election, the German-born... Read more
Pope Benedict busy first day after inauguration
Pope Benedict XVI’s schedule was packed with meetings Monday, the first day after his inauguration. He began his busy day... Read more
Hundreds of university students welcomed news of Pope Benedict with cheers
Amid concerns that the new Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI is out of touch with the modern Church, especially its... Read more
Papal visits to Krakow, Fatima being proposed
In addition to visiting Germany in August for the 2005 World Youth Day, Pope Benedict XVI may also travel to... Read more
Mexican bishops: quick election of Benedict XVI evidence of God’s will
During a Mass offered for the beginning of the pontificate of Benedict XVI at the Basilica of Guadalupe, Archbishop Alberto... Read more
Fear of mass support motivates critics of new Pope, says archbishop
The chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Archbishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, said this week many of the attacks and... Read more
Clinton ignores dialogue with pro-life groups for two months
Senator Hillary Clinton has declined to meet with a coalition of pro-life organizations for the last two months. Read more
Boston archdiocese hopes to raise $12M
Archbishop Sean O'Malley of Boston launched the annual Catholic Appeal yesterday. The goal is $12 million and the archbishop is... Read more
Poll: Most Catholic physicians favor treatment contrary to Church teaching
A very large number of Catholic physicians morally support several medical and ethical issues, which are contrary to Church teaching... Read more
Pope Benedict commits to bridge-building with world religions; calls on leaders to ‘Put out into the deep’
Setting the stage for what many hope will be a continuation of Pope John Paul II’s dialogue with world religions,... Read more
Madison Bishop calls suicide-minded living wills a mortal sin
In the wake of the recent death of Terri Schiavo and the new national discussion on living wills, Bishop Robert... Read more
Catholic school system shrinks despite success
Catholic schools outperform public schools, says education expert Myron Lieberman. Yet, the number of Catholic schools that are closing continues... Read more
Oregon priests predict surprises, leadership from Benedict XVI
Catholic should be wise and not put their leaders “in a box,” Fr. Gary Zerr told the Stateman Journal, referring... Read more
