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Vatican

What Jews Saw in Benedict

BY MICHELE CHABIN

Israeli Leaders Assess Papal Pilgrimage

May 31-June 6, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

During his weeklong Holy Land pilgrimage, which concluded on May 15, Pope Benedict XVI worked hard to improve relations between Catholics and Jews.

Although some Jews, both in Israel and elsewhere, were disappointed by the Holy Father's remarks, they were honored that the Pope, an influential head... READ MORE


St. John Damascene

Defended Veneration Against the Iconoclasts

May 24-30, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

During his general audience on May 6, Pope Benedict XVI continued his teachings on the great writers of the medieval Church. He spoke about St. John Damascene, a leading figure in the Eastern Church.

Dear brothers and sisters,

Today I would like to talk about John Damascene, a leading figure in... READ MORE


St. Germanus of Constantinople

Defender of the Veneration of Holy Images

May 17-23, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

During his general audience on April 29, Pope Benedict XVI continued his teachings on the great medieval writers of the Church from the East and the West. He offered his reflections on St. Germanus, a little-known figure who was patriarch of Constantinople during the eighth century.

Germanus played... READ MORE


True Ecological Stewardship

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Take Ideology Out of Environmentalism, Professor Says

May 17-23, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

Climate change is often a subject for discussion these days, and Pope Benedict XVI has regularly added his voice to concerns about the environment.

But many are skeptical about the real extent of climate change and see it as a new kind of religion that could be damaging in itself. Father Paul... READ MORE


Ambrose Autpert Discovered the Church’s True Face

Weekly General Audience April 22, 2009

May 10-16, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

During his general audience on April 22, Pope Benedict XVI resumed his series of catecheses on the great medieval writers of the Church both from the East and the West.

He focused his attention on Ambrose Autpert, a little-known Benedictine monk who lived in the eighth century, an era of great... READ MORE


White House and Rome

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Who Will Be the Next U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican?

May 10-16, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

Speculation continues over who President Barack Obama might pick as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, with concern that he may choose a pro-abortion candidate in line with his own radical anti-life position.

But is that possible? And how would the Vatican respond?

Like any other state, the... READ MORE


Love Overcomes Sin and Death

Weekly General Audience April 15, 2009

May 3-9, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

During his general audience on April 15, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the joy that permeates the Easter season as Christians celebrate the Lord’s resurrection — a celebration marked by consolation, peace and hope. It is essential for our growth in faith that we proclaim the resurrection of... READ MORE


Sacred Art Makes Good TV

BY EDWARD PENTIN

‘Catholic Canvas’ Brought to EWTN

May 3-9, 2009 Issue

A visually breathtaking television series is currently being shown on the Eternal Word Television Network that aims to bring to life the Catholic meaning behind the priceless works of art on display in the Vatican Museums.

Produced and directed by Catholic documentary filmmaker Mary Shovlain,... READ MORE


God Comes to Redeem Mankind

Weekly General Audience April 8, 2009

April 26-May 2, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

During his general audience on April 8, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the Easter triduum, which celebrates the central events of our redemption. On Holy Thursday, we recall the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood, the supreme sign of God’s love for us. On Good Friday, we contemplate the... READ MORE


Out of Africa

Pope Benedict Reflects on His Apostolic Voyage to Cameroon and Angola

April 19-25, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

Weekly General Audience April 1, 2009


During his April 1 general audience, Pope Benedict XVI offered his reflections on his recent trip to Africa. He first visited Cameroon, where he was struck by the country’s deep religious spirit, and the desire of its people to live and work together in... READ MORE


Blessed John Paul II?

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Some Believe It Could Happen by 2010

April 19-25, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

Could John Paul II be beatified as soon as next year? Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, John Paul’s long-serving former private secretary, believes there’s a good chance.

The cardinal told Polish media at the end of March that Pope Benedict XVI “wants to close the cause as soon as it is... READ MORE


Ignore or Protest ‘Angels & Demons’?

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Vatican Keeping Mum on Its Official Take on ‘Da Vinci Code’ Follow-Up Movie

April 12-18, 2009 Issue

The Vatican may call for a boycott of the upcoming movie Angels & Demons, the prequel to The Da Vinci Code, although it’s more likely to urge the faithful to simply ignore it.

The official newspaper of the Italian bishops, Avvenire, wrote March 20 that the Church “cannot approve” of such a... READ MORE


St. Boniface

A Model of Missionary Zeal

April 5-11, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

During his general audience on March 11, Pope Benedict XVI resumed his series of teachings on the early Christian writers of the East and West. He spoke about St. Boniface, who was born in England but is renowned as the Apostle of the Germans.

Boniface embraced the monastic life and was ordained... READ MORE


Darwinism and Catholic Faith

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Are the 2 Mutually Exclusive?

April 5-11, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

During the first week of March, the Vatican cohosted a conference examining Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.

The meeting, themed “Biological Evolution: Facts and Theories. A critical appraisal 150 years after The Origin of Species,” held at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome,... READ MORE


Papal Letter ‘Unprecedented’

BY JOAN FRAWLEY DESMOND

Following Williamson Case, Benedict Urges Church Unity

March 29-April 4, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

WASHINGTON — When Pope Benedict XVI lifted the excommunication of four bishops from the Society of St. Pius X Jan. 21, the gesture had a two-fold design. Not only was it intended to express pastoral concern for members of the Lefebvrist group, it was also timed to mark the 50th anniversary of the... READ MORE


YouTube, Facebook and the Church

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Archbishop Claudio Celli Reflects on the New Technologies

March 22-28, 2009 Issue

Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, head of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, discussed a recent seminar in Rome for bishops responsible for social communication commissions around the world.

The theme of the conference is “New Perspectives for Church Communications; Changes in... READ MORE


Africans Eagerly Await the Pope

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Visit Will Create a Greater Sense of the Church’s Universality

March 15-21, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

On his first visit to Africa, Pope Benedict XVI is expected to praise the Church’s invaluable work on the continent and offer welcome words of encouragement.

He will also draw attention to the numerous challenges Africa faces, such as tribal conflicts, poverty and corruption.

The Holy... READ MORE


Solving the Confession Crisis

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Cardinal Stafford Discusses the Vatican Reconciliation Office

March 15-21, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

Cardinal James Francis Stafford heads the Vatican department that is charged with helping the guilty find forgiveness and reconcile with God and the Church.

The Apostolic Penitentiary is one of the most circumspect of departments, owing to the gravity of sins it considers. It also deals with... READ MORE


Venerable Bede: Saint and Scholar

Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly catechesis.

March 8-14, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only


Weekly General Audience February 18, 2009


Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of teachings on the early Christian writers of the East and West during his general audience on Feb. 18. He spoke about St. Bede the Venerable, one of the most learned men of the early Middle Ages and a prolific... READ MORE


Western Society Losing Its Religion

BY EDWARD PENTIN

Marcello Pera’s New Book Asks How and Why

March 8-14, 2009 Issue For Subscribers Only

Pope Benedict XVI called Marcello Pera’s 2008 book Why We Must Call Ourselves Christians a work “of fundamental importance at this hour in Europe and the world.”

It presents the case that Europe must recognize its Christian roots because only then will it be truly united. At the book launch,... READ MORE


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