Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Pope urges Germany to defend all human life
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VATICAN CITY -- After the Nazi atrocities of the World War II, Germany's new constitution recognized the dignity of each human being,...
Schools must include religious education, pope says
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VATICAN CITY -- The education of children and young people must include religious education in accordance with the wishes of the children's...
All Saints’ Day points to church as the communion of saints,...
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VATICAN CITY -- The feast of All Saints calls on Catholics to see the church as the communion of saints -- as...
Pope condemns use of religion to promote violence
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ASSISI, Italy -- Taking 300 religious leaders with him on pilgrimage to Assisi, Pope Benedict XVI said people who are suspicious of...
Pope prays Assisi pilgrimage will foster dialogue, peace
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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI prayed that his interreligious pilgrimage to Assisi Oct. 27 would promote dialogue among believers of different...
Vatican officials see agreement in church teaching, ‘Occupy’ movement
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VATICAN CITY — Catholic social teaching and the Occupy Wall Street movement agree that the economy should be at the service of...
Archbishop Vigano papal nuncio to the U.S.
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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, 70, to be the new nuncio to the United States.
In his...
Pope announces ‘Year of Faith’
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Pope Benedict XVI announced a special “Year of Faith” to help Catholics appreciate the gift of faith, deepen their relationship with God...
Pope, at audience, condemns attack on Christians in Egypt
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VATICAN CITY -- Condemning an attack on unarmed Christians in Egypt, Pope Benedict XVI said that during the country’s transition to...
Supporting missions improves lives
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VATICAN CITY -- Supporting the church’s work in missionary lands with their prayers and their financial contributions, Catholics also improve the...