Francis X. Rocca
Vatican says Latin Mass shouldn't divide Catholics
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican on Friday (May 13) broadened access to
the old Latin Mass with a new rule that gives the Vatican the power to
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John Paul put one step below sainthood
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The late Pope John Paul II, who elevated
unprecedented numbers of Catholic saints and blesseds during his 26-year
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Belgian bishop says nephews' abuse was a 'game'
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Belgium's Catholic bishops declared themselves
"extremely shocked" on Friday (Apr. 15) by a former bishop who described
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Pope mourns deaths of Libyan refugees
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday (April 7) lamented the
"tragedy" of a growing number of African migrants who have drowned in
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`Emotionally drained' bishop gets early retirement
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the early resignation
of an "emotionally drained" bishop in Australia whose diocese has been
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Pope calls for Libyan cease-fire
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI is calling for an immediate
cease-fire and peace negotiations in Libya, where U.S. and allied
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Vatican mourns Taylor as `last diva of cinema'
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican's official newspaper eulogized actress
Elizabeth Taylor as the "last remaining star in the firmament of old
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Pope neither condemns, endorses Libya attacks
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI voiced "fear and trepidation" about
the "disturbing news coming from Libya" in a carefully worded statement
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Pope links violence in God's name to Antichrist
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Violence committed in the name of God or religion is
a "favorite instrument of the Antichrist," Pope Benedict XVI writes in a
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Pope says Jews not to blame for Jesus' death
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Jewish people as a whole were not responsible for
Jesus' crucifixion, and their descendants have not inherited blame for
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Forgiveness expert explores religious dimension
For more than a quarter of a century, psychologist Robert D. Enright
has been a pioneer in the scientific study of forgiveness—the kind of
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Number of Catholics worldwide edged up, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The number of Catholics in the world edged up 1
percent in 2009, the Vatican said, bringing to 1.18 billion the number
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In Italian sex scandal, Vatican caught in a bind
VATICAN CITY (RNS) No major Western European leader in recent years has
been a more stalwart ally of the Roman Catholic Church than Italy's
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
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Catholic relics and papal remains
When Vatican officials announced recently that Pope Benedict XVI's
2005 election rendered his organ donor card null and void, they offered
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Vatican says iPhone apps won't forgive sins
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Just in case Catholics are wondering if a new iPhone
app might be able to forgive their sins, the Vatican has issued a
clarification: No.
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Vatican to launch dialogue with atheists
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican announced a new initiative aimed at
promoting dialogue between theists and atheists to be launched with a
two-day event this March in Paris.
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Pope warns against false online profiles, friendships
VATICAN CITY (RNS) If you're looking for the pope's Twitter account,
keep looking.
Muslim seminary ends talks with Vatican over pope's comments
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The most prestigious religious university in the
Sunni Muslim world has suspended dialogue with the Vatican to protest
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Vatican tries to tamp down abuse letter to Irish bishops
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican on Wednesday (Jan. 19) tried to tamp
down allegations a controversial 1997 letter to Irish bishops was meant
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A rush toward sainthood for John Paul II?
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI has recognized a miracle attributed
to Pope John Paul II, bringing the late pontiff one step from sainthood
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