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Pope Recalls Paul VI's Marian Devotion
BRESCIA, Italy, NOV. 8, 2009 .- Pope Paul VI's priesthood was under the protection of Mary and devotion to her accompanied him for his whole life, says Benedict XVI.
Benedict XVI Visits Crypt, Prays for Past Popes
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 2, 2009 .- Benedict XVI today made a visit to the crypt of St.
Pianist Pope to Meet With Artists
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 6, 2009 .- Ten years after Pope John Paul II's letter to artists, the Bishop of Rome is again planning to address representatives of the world of culture.
Pope Greets Nigerian Freed From Prostitution Slavery
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 4, 2009 .- Benedict XVI today greeted a Nigerian woman who was recently freed from the slavery of prostitution thanks to the endeavors of the Community of Pope John XXIII.
3-Nov-09 - Pope: Christian Culture More Than Historical Artifact,...
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 2, 2009 .- The cultural heritage of Christianity is more than a treasure to be preserved in a museum or the annals of history, says Benedict XVI.
Pope Notes Anniversary of Justification Document
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 2, 2009 .- Benedict XVI marked the 10th anniversary of a Catholic-Lutheran agreement on justification, saying he hopes the event will aid progress on the path toward full and visible Christian unity.
Benedict XVI congratulates Karekin II with the decade mission of Supreme Patriarch
The Pope told the Patriarch that he hopes the good relations between the two Churches would 'continue to grow in the years ahead.' In the Pope's words, Karekin II's work has been 'remarkable,' an assessment that he went on to spell out in his message.
30-Oct-09 - Pope: Spread the Word Using New Media
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 29, 2009 .- Benedict XVI is encouraging media professionals to take up the challenge to use the new technologies of the digital age to spread the word of God, while keeping the content unaltered.
30-Oct-09 - Pontiff Receives Iran's New Envoy, Reiterates Religious Liberty as Fundamental Right
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 29, 2009 .- Religious liberty and freedom of conscience are fundamental human rights as they are the source of all other liberties, says Benedict XVI.
29-Oct-09 - Auxiliary Bishop Named for Joliet
JOLIET, Illinois, OCT. 28, 2009 .- Benedict XVI named Father Joseph Siegel, a parish pastor, as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Joliet.
Benedict XVI Set to Visit Turin in May
TURIN, Italy, OCT. 28, 2009 .- Benedict XVI will visit Turin next May on the occasion of the exposition of the Holy Shroud, revealed the archbishop of Turin Cardinal Severino Poletto confirmed the Pope's May 2 visit in a press statement Tuesday, the day after the Holy Father received him in audience.
28-Oct-09 - Pope to Armenian Patriarch: May We Grow in Unity
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 27, 2009 .- Relations between the Catholic Church and the Armenian Apostolic Church are enjoying a fruitful stage, and Benedict XVI is hoping the two churches will continue to grow in unity.
28-Oct-09 - Pope To Visit Paul VI's Birthplace
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 27, 2009 .- Benedict XVI will visit Pope Paul VI's birthplace and inaugurate the new premises for an institute dedicated to the 1963-1978 Bishop of Rome.
Heading for the Tiber: Benedict XVI and the Anglican Church
Pope Benedict XVI is nothing if not wily. The Catholic Church issued a call last week stating that it would enable Anglicans to convert to Roman Catholicism, thereby undermining an already conflicted Church amounting to 77 million followers.
Be Salt and Light, Pope Says to Africa
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 25, 2009 .- Benedict XVI entrusted the fruits of the Africa synod to the faithful on the continent, urging them to the "salt and light" of their homeland.
Pope to Bishops: Be Realistic, Not Too Political
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 25, 2009 .- There is a double danger when speaking of social issues, says Benedict XVI.
Pope Calls for Solidarity With the Future
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 22, 2009 .- Benedict XVI made a call for "intergenerational justice" and actions of solidarity with the world's future generations, as they are also entitled to enjoy the beauty of creation.
Pope Benedict...ending the Counter Reformation
Welcoming the Anglicans back to communion and permitting the retention of some of their ritual traditions should come as no surprise for Catholics that appreciate the message of Vatican II.
21-Oct-09 - Anglican Archbishop: Our Prayers Have Been Answered,...
BLACKWOOD, South Australia, OCT. 20, 2009 .- The prayers of Anglicans wishing to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church have been more than answered today, according to the primate of the Traditional Anglican Communion.
Vatican's Anglican Announcement Unexpected
By Jess Colina VATICAN CITY, OCT. 20, 2009 .- A text message sent Monday night ensured that Vatican correspondents wouldn't miss today's announcement that Benedict XVI is facilitating the process for groups of Anglicans to join the Catholic Church.
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