by Carol Glatz, VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In an effort to help Catholics have a better and correct understanding of their faith and become authentic witnesses to Christ, the Vatican issued a list of pastoral recommendations for celebrating the upcoming Year of Faith. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a “note” Jan. […]
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Two New Yorkers Among The 22 New Cardinals
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Clergy and laity alike praised the naming of new cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio also noted the New York ties of new U.S. Cardinals-designate Timothy M. Dolan and Edwin F. O’Brien in a Jan. 6 statement. “It is a privilege not only for these exceptional leaders in the church, […]
Pope Warns About Religious Terrorism
by Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI condemned “religiously motivated terrorism” and restrictions on religious freedom during his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican. Looking both at signs of promise and areas of concern around the globe, the pope said human dignity, truth and justice demand governments safeguard all human […]
New York State Bishops Meet Pope – Benedict Praises Efforts to Combat ‘Scourge’ of Sex Abuse
by John Travis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a speech to U.S. bishops, Pope Benedict XVI defended the Church’s “honest efforts” to confront the priestly sex abuse scandal with transparency, and said its actions could help the rest of society respond to the problem. While the church is rightly held to high standards, all other […]
Pope Urges Agreement on Battling Climate Control
by John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI urged international leaders to reach a credible agreement on climate change, keeping in mind the needs of the poor and of future generations. The pope made the remarks at his noon blessing at the Vatican Nov. 27, the day before officials from 194 countries were […]
Pope Observes Tenth Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI offered his blessings to U.S. Catholics as they prepared to observe the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. In a message to Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. bishops, the pope said, “I join you in commending the thousands of victims […]