By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
During Sunday Angelus prayers at the Vatican yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI called on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to “act immediately to end the current tragic situation" in the Gaza Strip.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
While addressing ambassadors to the Holy See today, the Pope praised the world’s diversity as something to be admired, not feared.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
While celebrating Mass on the First Sunday of Advent in a church that was nearly destroyed during World War II, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the Advent message of hope, calling all Christians to partake of this “privileged time.”
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI sent a telegram to president-elect Barack Obama congratulating him on winning the presidency and addressing other issues that are not being made public.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI opened the Synod of Bishops on the Bible yesterday with a warning that nations once rich in faith are losing their identity under the influence of "a certain modern culture.”
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI has just concluded an historic visit to France where he spent the weekend in Lourdes in honor of the 150th anniversary of the world’s most beloved Marian shrine.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Speaking at a general audience this morning, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to St. Paul's view of the meaning of apostolate.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Almost a half million youth were urged to become “prophets of a new age” by Pope Benedict XVI at the closing Mass of World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia.
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Those who take the wrong turn in life have always been particularly loved by Jesus, because once they recognize their mistake, they are the most open to His healing message.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by 500,000 youth who lined the shores of Sydney Harbor as the Papal “Boat-a-cade” officially brought him to World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08).
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