Benedict to Visit Roman Synagogue
Posted by Edward Pentin
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:46 AM
Great Synagogue of Rome (wikipedia)
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI will visit Rome’s synagogue slightly later than expected, in the afternoon of Jan. 17, 2010. According to a statement, the visit will coincide with the 21st Day of Deepening and Development of Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, as well as a local Jewish festival.
The festival is known as “Mo’ed di Piombo,” which commemorates a miraculous event of... READ MORE
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Benedict and Abbas Meet
Posted by Edward Pentin
Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:48 AM
Pope Benedict XVI and the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, discussed the need to find a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict when they met this morning at the Vatican. They also referred to the situation and contribution of Catholics in the Palestinian Territories.
According to a Vatican statement, the dialogue “focused on the situation in the... READ MORE
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Pope Alludes to Health-Care Reform and Abortion
Posted by Tom McFeely
Friday, October 02, 2009 10:14 AM
(CNS)
In remarks delivered today to Miguel Diaz, the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI indicated to President Barack Obama that he’s monitoring America’s health-care reform debate closely.
The Pope’s message to the president, though indirect and couched politely in diplomatic phrasing, is identical to the one delivered repeatedly and forcefully by the U.S. bishops: There... READ MORE
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Girl’s Confirmation Recalls Pope’s N.Y. Visit
Posted by Daily Blog
Thursday, October 01, 2009 4:33 PM
The Ronald McDonald House in Manhattan is a home away from home for kids who are receiving cancer treatments in New York.
Last year, several of the residents had the good fortune to meet Pope Benedict XVI when he visited New York.
One of them will be confirmed this evening in the Ronald McDonald House chapel. Andrea Saavedra, 13, is receiving treatment for apendamoma, a rare cancer that wraps... READ MORE
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The Traveling Pope
Posted by Tom McFeely
Thursday, October 01, 2009 9:54 AM
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Nicosia, Cyprus. (cypruscatholicchurch.org)
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus announced today that Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Mediterranean island nation in June 2010.
Details of the announcement are available here, at terrasanta.net. The website reports, “According to informed sources, the main purpose of the visit, to take place 4-6 June, will be to deliver to Church leaders from across the Middle East a summary of issues... READ MORE
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British Papal Visit Update
Posted by Edward Pentin
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:50 AM
Westminster Cathedral (wikipedia)
An official announcement of a historic papal state visit to Britain is now not expected until toward the end of this year, the Register has learned.
News that Pope Benedict XVI would travel to the British Isles, probably in September 2010, was leaked to the media last week, but contrary to speculation, there is no likelihood of a visit to Northern Ireland this time around. That is more likely... READ MORE
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Benedict’s Reality Czech
Posted by Edward Pentin
Monday, September 28, 2009 9:47 AM
A central and recurring theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to the Czech Republic, which wrapped up today, was one that has long been close to his heart: the importance of the truth and the search for it.
“The presidential flag flying over Prague Castle proclaims the motto ‘Pravda Vítězí – the Truth wins,’” the Pope said on Saturday on arrival at Prague airport. “It is... READ MORE
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