Pope Benedict authorised the promulgation of 13 decrees concerning causes for canonisation and beatification. Top of the list was Belgian blessed Fr. Damian de Veuster , who dedicated his life to caring for people suffering from leprosy in 19th century
Pope Benedict XVI received Sir Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena, governor general of the Solomon Islands in audience today at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. Discussions focused on the current political and social situation of the south pacific country, and on
Landslides triggered by monsoon rains killed at least nine people today in a third day of flooding in Bangladesh. Most of the victims were children, who were sleeping in their mud-and-straw huts when earth slid down the hills and buried
The Seventh Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Biblical Federation wrapped up today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The theme of this year's Plenary Assembly was "Word of God: Source of Reconciliation, Justice and Peace." The President of the Biblical Federation,
South African President Thabo Mbeki says anti-immigrant attacks that left 62 dead must never be repeated. Mbeki was speaking today at a ceremony in honour of the immigrants and South Africans caught up in the May violence, when attacks pitted
Dobson, who took issue with Obama’s use of Bible passages to defend his public policy philosophy, was right to challenge the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, argues Pat Buchanan, founder and editor of The American Conservative and a political analyst for
But the southern California evangelist, whose events have drawn some 4 million people worldwide since 1990, wanted to tell his story to give anyone living a less-than-perfect life hope that there is redemption.
The New Village Academy in Calabasas, Calif., which the Smiths have poured nearly $1 million into building, will open Sept. 3 and use teaching methods developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
The Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the 42nd World Day of Peace on January 1 2009 will focus on the theme "Combating poverty. "The theme chosen by the Holy Father", says a Holy See press office communique
In a Video message on the occasion of a plenary assembly of the Columbian Bishops Conference which is celebrating its centenary, (see Fides 1/7/2008), the Holy Father Benedict XVI said. "Gathered for your 85th plenary assembly you celebrate with gratitude
Bangalore (Agenzia Fides) "The two thousandth anniversary of the birth of St Paul is a time to announce the Good News and proclaim the Gospel to all everyone especially those who have yet to receive the message of Christ" said
Who do you say that I am?" (Mt 16,15). This question which the Lord put to his disciples at Caesarea di Philippi, presents itself with the same intensity to us. The answer cannot affect the figure of Christ since as
South Korea should not demand pre-conditions to be met before strengthening its relations with North Korea, contends the Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, WCC’s general-secretary, in his letter to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.
BASED on the Marvellous Marvel comic, this story has scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunting for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk.
THE tabernacle is a receptacle in which consecrated hosts are reserved for the purposes of taking communion to the sick and for adoration by the faithful.
SEVERAL Queensland schools will be busy over these holidays acting as host communities for overseas pilgrims ahead of the Pope's visit to Sydney in July.
Queensland-born author Tracey Rowland has written a book on Pope Benedict XVI Ratzinger's Faith: the Theology of Pope Benedict XVI which the London Times has recently rated as the best book on the Pope.
