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Text of Pope Francis’ homily at Christmas Mass
VATICAN CITY — Here is the English translation of Pope Francis’ homily at Christmas Mass Dec. 24 in St. Peter’s Basilica: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep … Continue reading
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Remembering murdered Jesuit confrere, pope appeals for peace in Syria
UPDATE: Full story on the pope’s remarks and more. VATICAN CITY — Here is our translation of Pope Francis’ remarks today about the murder of Jesuit Father Frans van der Lugt and the continuing war in Syria: Monday in Homs, … Continue reading
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Vatican panel’s document on role of theologians, bishops available here
In the new issue of Origins, the CNS documentary service, the International Theological Commission, an advisory body to the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, says theologians and bishops have distinct but complementary roles in teaching the Catholic … Continue reading
Vatican lawyer on plaintiffs’ decision to abandon 2010 Murphy sex abuse lawsuit
UPDATE: Sex abuse lawsuit against Vatican withdrawn ROME — Jeffrey S. Lena, an American attorney for the Holy See, announced today that the plaintiffs in a 2010 federal lawsuit against the Vatican regarding Father Lawrence Murphy, who sexually abused students at … Continue reading
Second statement by bishops on HHS mandate calls for its total rescission
In a new statement tonight on President Obama’s noontime announcement of a new plan for mandatory contraceptive coverage in health insurance plans, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said the “only complete solution” to the religious liberty implications of the insurance … Continue reading
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Bishops respond to Obama announcement on contraceptive mandate
UPDATE: Full news release. SECOND UPDATE: Second statement by bishops on HHS mandate calls for its total rescission The following statement was just issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sees initial … Continue reading
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Bishops criticize court ruling on same-sex marriage
Both the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the California Catholic Conference issued statements this afternoon criticizing the federal appeals court ruling striking down the California ban on same-sex marriage. The USCCB news release: WASHINGTON—Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, president of the … Continue reading
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Text of Cardinal Levada address opening Rome symposium on abuse
By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service ROME — Cardinal William J. Levada, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gave the opening address Monday at “Toward Healing and Renewal,” a weeklong symposium in Rome aimed at … Continue reading
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Text of papal message for World Communications Day
Here is the text of “Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization,” Pope Benedict XVI’s message for this year’s World Communications Day, marked in most dioceses the Sunday before Pentecost, which this year is May 20. The message was released Jan. 24, the … Continue reading
Key section of queen’s speech to pope
EDINBURG, Scotland — Here is a key section of Queen Elizabeth II’s speech to Pope Benedict XVI this morning at Holyroodhouse Palace: Your Holiness, your presence here today reminds us of our common Christian heritage, and of the Christian contribution … Continue reading
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