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Pope Benedict and the Constant Search for the Truth


During his general audience this morning at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict launched an appeal for an end to violence in Somalia. In his catechesis he urged believers to view the saints as companions on the journey of faith and again returned to speak of St. Augustine and one of his key features: the constant search for Truth.

Pope Benedict XVI: Construct a Civilisation of Love


Pope Benedict during his Angelus at Castelgandolfo Pope Benedict urged people to build a civilisation of love, where there is the absurd logic of violence

Ratzinger’s Opera omnia on Liturgy Presented at Meeting


The first volume of Joseph Ratzinger's Opera Omnia, edited by Libreria Editrice Vaticana was presented yesterday at the Rimini Meeting. It is the first of 16 volumes that represent the collected writings of the future Pope on the centrality of the liturgy in Christian life.

Ratzinger Students to Consider Vatican II


The Second Vatican Council and its implementation is the theme of this year's meeting of the "Ratzinger Schulerkreis," a group of the Pope's former students. Benedict XVI will participate in some of their discussions.

Benedict XVI Encourages Choosing a Special Saint


Benedict XVI is recommending that everyone have devotion to a particular saint -- he suggested, for example, a namesake -- so that the saint can offer closeness through intercession but also be a model to imitate.

Pontiff Urges Peace in Somalia


Benedict XVI today urged respect for life and human rights in Somalia, where a clash between government forces and Islamist insurgents has resulted in as many as 80 deaths.

Pope Sends Message for Ukrainian Independence Day


VATICAN CITY, AUG. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI sent a message of congratulations for the 19th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Day.

Pope and Mother Mary Prema remember Mother Teresa on anniversary


The "exemplary model" of Blessed Mother Teresa was highlighted in a letter from Pope Benedict XVI released for the 100th anniversary of her birth. An accompanying message from the current mother superior of the Missionaries of Charity reproposed Mother Teresa's call to change the world through small acts performed with great love.

Pontiff Lauds Taizé Founder's "Ecumenism of Holiness"


As the ecumenical Taizé Community marked both the 70th anniversary of foundation and the fifth anniversary of the founder's death, Benedict XVI pointed to the founder's "ecumenism of holiness" as an inspiration in "our march toward unity."

Catholics in Great Britain Prepare for Papal Visit with Prayer


Pledges for more than six months of continuous prayer for the Holy Father have poured in to a Catholic charity ahead of the Pope's visit to the UK. Benefactors of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) have promised to pray 31,000 decades of the Rosary - which would take more than seven weeks to say - and spend more than 130 days in Eucharistic adoration.

Pope Praises Late President’s Witness to Faith


Pope Benedict XVI has sent a telegram of condolences to the people of Malta on the death of former President Guido de Marco.

Benedict XVI at Angelus: Mary's mission of salvation and intercession continues today


Although Mary was assumed into heaven, she "has not abandoned her mission of intercession and salvation" on Earth, explained Pope Benedict, using the words of one of his predecessors. Before the Marian prayer at noon on Assumption Sunday, he highlighted Mary's historic role in the Church, inviting continued trust in the Mother of God and prayer for her aid on earth.

Pope discusses Christian promise of eternal life in heaven


The destination of Mary assumed is a reality founded on the love of God, taught the Pope on Sunday. The Christian promise of heaven, he said, brings great joy and encourages believers to work for the construction of a "world of God."

Jesus' advent gives life-changing hope, Benedict XVI teaches


Before Sunday's Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI taught the importance of leading our lives with trust and hope in the coming of the Lord. This hope, he said, should encourage us to "an intense life, rich with good works."

Pope Benedict Makes Suprise Visit to Abruzzo


(07 Aug 10 - RV) Pope Benedict XVI yesterday made a surprise visit to Abruzzo, marking the feast of the Transfiguration, that commemorates the metamorphosis of Christ on the Mount.

Pope leaves Castel Gandolfo on unannounced pilgrimage for Transfiguration


Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 7, 2010 / 04:37 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In a symbolic gesture, the Holy Father went to the mountains to pray on the Feast of the Transfiguration. During the day trip away from his summer residence he visited a number of places, taking the time also to drop in on some old friends.

UK ambassador highlights significance of events during papal visit


Rome, Italy, Aug 6, 2010 / 04:53 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Father's September visit "speaks of rapprochement" - that is, cordial relations - between the Vatican and the United Kingdom, explained the nation's ambassador to Holy See. Speaking to CNA, he said that the "principal symbolic moment" on the schedule of events, even for the state, is the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman in Birmingham.

Cardinal Ratzinger asked to resign in 1997, become Vatican librarian


When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger turned 70 in 1997, he asked Pope John Paul to relieve him of his duties as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and permit him to become archivist of the Vatican Secret Archives and librarian of the Vatican Library, according to Cardinal Raffaele Farina, who has held the latter two positions since 2007.

Europe’s Altar Servers Gift Pope ‘Happy Heart’


(04 Aug 10 - RV) They are future of the Church in Europe. From Germany, France, Austria, Poland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and even Georgia, they travelled by night and day across the continent by bus, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Coetus Ministrantium Internationalis (ICD), the International Movement of Altar servers, together in St Peter's Square.

Pope Prays for Victims of Natural Disasters


(04 Aug 10 - RV) At the end of the Wednesday general audience today Pope Benedict recalled the people affected by recent natural disasters such as fires and floods in Russia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, asking God to "relieve their suffering and support them in their difficulties, and express his hope that "solidarity will not be lacking."

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