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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.

Lourdes evacuated for bomb scare, evening events uninterrupted


Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate the Marian Sanctuary in Lourdes on Sunday because of a bomb threat. Allowed to return later in the day, the faithful resumed with the programmed schedule of worship and took part in the traditional afternoon procession.

Pilgrim Passports for Papal Visit to UK


(03 Aug 10 - RV) With only 43 days to go until Pope Benedict XVI's historic state visit to Great Britain, the Bishops of Scotland, England and Wales are finalising details for pilgrims who want to participate in the liturgical ceremonies presided over by the Holy Father.

Anglo-Catholic bishops try to rally supporters but foresee conversions to Rome


London, England, Aug 3, 2010 / 12:20 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Fifteen Anglican bishops have acknowledged that many Anglicans will convert to Roman Catholicism because of current proposals to ordain women as bishops. Granting that the Anglo-Catholic tradition will not have room to grow under the proposals, they nonetheless urged "traditionalist" priests and deacons to continue their opposition.

Lord Patten: Papal visit to UK might surprise critics


London, England, Jul 28, 2010 / 06:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The importance of Great Britain's relationship with the Holy See could surprise critics during the papal visit there this fall. In spite of the complications in planning the joint state and pastoral visit, the U.K.'s special representative for the occasion is predicting it will be a "terrific success."

Faithful in England prepare for Cardinal Newman beatification


Rome, Italy, Jul 24, 2010 / 10:46 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Birmingham's Cofton Park is set to be filled with Catholics for Cardinal John Henry Newman's beatification ceremony on Sept. 19. The momentum of the occasion is bringing attention to several projects to remember the late cardinal.

Universal Church to honor feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola


CNA STAFF, Jul 25, 2010 / 05:18 am (CNA).- On July 31, the Universal Church will mark the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Spanish saint is known for founding the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, as well as for creating the "Spiritual Exercises" often used today for retreats and individual discernment.

Pontiff to Proclaim Gaudi's Church a Basilica


BARCELONA, Spain, JULY 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In addition to blessing the Church of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Benedict XVI will proclaim Antoni Gaudi's church a basilica.

Mass, pilgrimage to mark 100-year anniversary of Padre Pio's ordination


Benevento, Italy, Jul 22, 2010 / 03:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A Eucharistic celebration marking the 100th anniversary of St. Pio of Pietrelcina's ordination will take place in Benevento, Italy next month. A pilgrimage from the saint's birthplace will precede the solemn celebration of the Mass.

UK Catholics Support Pro-Life Initiatives


LONDON, JULY 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- On Sunday, Catholics in England and Wales will celebrate the annual Day for Life. Through collections taken up this day, the Church has given substantial donations to local pro-life initiatives.

Anti-Catholic petition shut down as UK government changes hands


London, England, Jul 21, 2010 / 08:17 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A May response from the U.K. government to an electronic petition asking it to "disassociate" itself from the views of Pope Benedict XVI has resurfaced in the news. The petition's author argued it was prematurely closed to help the Pope save face, but evidence shows his petition was halted like all the others.

UK Prepares Highest Level of Welcome for Pope


LONDON, JULY 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As the United Kingdom prepares the highest level of welcome for Benedict XVI, the anticipation is growing, and Catholics are becoming increasingly aware of the Church's place in society.

Papal Visit 2010 - Children's Activity Book


In preparation for Pope Benedict's historic visit to England and Scotland, Alive Publishing have brought out a special activity book for children full of stories, pictures, information and things to do.

Belgian Bishops Appeal for Calm and Justice to Do its Work


(07 Jul 10 - RV) The Bishop's of Belgium, held a press conference Wednesday to respond to certain newspaper reports regarding the discovery of files relating to child sex abuse in a police raid on the Archdiocese of Malines-Brussels last June 24th.

Archbishop Nichols addresses cost, opportunities of Pope's UK visit


London, England, Jul 7, 2010 / 01:18 am (CNA).- As details for the upcoming Papal visit to the United Kingdom continue to be announced, Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster recently discussed some of the opportunities that will be available for the people of England to follow the Pope on his trip.

Spain Readies for Historical Papal Visit


SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain, JULY 6, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI's trip to Spain this year for the jubilee year celebrating the Apostle James is a first in history -- a Pope has never expressly gone to Spain for the event.

UK Bishops Explain Why Papal Visit Is Historic


LONDON, JULY 1, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The U.K. bishops are preparing for Benedict XVI's historic Sept. 16-19 visit with the publication of resources designed to answer questions about the Pope and the Church.

Sports columnist laments poor coverage of World Cup player's Catholic faith


London, England, Jun 17, 2010 / 11:12 pm (CNA).- Soccer player Wayne Rooney's recent comment that he wears rosary beads during soccer practice because he is Catholic has piqued the interest of sports enthusiasts who hope to hear more about his faith.

Apostolic visitor encourages renewal and purification of Irish Church


Dublin, Ireland, Jun 18, 2010 / 09:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor, the Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster and recently named Apostolic Visitor for the Archdiocese of Armagh, Ireland, said this week that the Irish Church should seek the renewal and purification called for by, and detailed in, Pope Benedict's letter to Irish Catholics.

Scottish Bishops Confirm Venue for Papal Mass


GLASGOW, Scotland, JUNE 10, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Scottish bishops' conference announced that Benedict XVI will be celebrating an open air Mass in the same place that John Paul II presided over a liturgy in 1982.

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