Vatican Clarifies Obama Stance
Posted by Edward Pentin
Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:46 AM
“It is true we don’t share many views with the present administration on bioethical issues, but at the same time the traditional policy of the Holy See is to try to always have open channels, to follow a policy of dialogue through which you can tell people you don’t agree on certain issues, but at the same time keep on with a dialogue.”
Those are the words of Msgr. Pietro Parolin, the... READ MORE
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'The Gift of Peace'
Posted by Tom McFeely
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:07 AM
In this Rome Reports video, Pope Benedict XVI talks about his recent Holy Land visit.
Said the Pope, “As gratitude for the many blessings of this pilgrimage, I ask you to join me in praying for the needs of the Church in the Near East and the gift of peace for the entire region.”
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Holy Land Trip Outcome
Posted by Tom McFeely
Monday, May 18, 2009 9:09 AM
Pope Benedict XVI addressed his just-concluded Holy Land visit in his remarks yesterday to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square before leading the faithful in Regina Caeli prayers.
The Pope listed three areas that he said were Church priorities there: building unity among Christians, developing dialogue with Muslims and Jews, and advancing the cause of peace.
Don’t forget to read Father Raymond... READ MORE
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Home to Rome
Posted by Daily Blog
Friday, May 15, 2009 9:00 AM
Benedict waves goodbye before boarding a plane at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv (CNS/Reuters)
Pope Benedict XVI is now flying back to the Vatican, having concluded his Holy Land papal visit.
Now that the Pope’s May 8-15 Holy Land trip is over, it’s time to assess what was accomplished during the Holy Father’s trip. Here at the Register, we’ve assigned that task to Register correspondent Father Raymond J. de Souza, who was on the ground in Israel and Palestine to cover the papal... READ MORE
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The Tomb Where Hope Is Born
Posted by Tom McFeely
Friday, May 15, 2009 8:20 AM
Pope Benedict XVI today visited the Holy Sepulcher, the site of the entombment of Jesus and his subsequent resurrection on Easter Sunday.
The Pope said the empty tomb of Jesus “speaks to us of hope, the hope that does not disappoint because it is the gift of the Spirit of life (Romans 5:5). This is the message that I wish to leave with you today, at the conclusion of my pilgrimage to the Holy... READ MORE
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Two Opinions on Yad Vashem
Posted by Daily Blog
Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:36 PM
Benedict watches as Vatican representatives lay a wreath at Yad Vashem. (CNS/Reuters)
Posted by Register Holy Land correspondent Michele Chabin:
In a New York Times forum, several prominent Jews weighed in on Pope Benedict’s speech at Israel’s Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial earlier this week. Some Jews felt the speech was too impersonal, given that the Pope is German-born and, by his own admission, was a member of the Nazi Youth movement, if only on paper and only because he... READ MORE
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CRS Helps Palestinian Youth
Posted by Tom McFeely
Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:33 AM
Drumming for the Pope: Palestinian girl scouts practice in preparation for Benedict's visit to the Aida refugee camp. (Catholic Relief Services)
Yesterday Pope Benedict XVI visited the Aida Palestinian refugee camp in Bethlehem.
Catholic Americans have had a tangible impact at the camp, courtesy of Catholic Relief Services. CRS, the foreign-aid charity of the U.S. bishops, helped build the camp’s youth center.
The photo accompanying this Daily Blog entry shows girl scouts playing drums at the youth center, preparing for their... READ MORE
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