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Legion of Christ Visitation: Evidence' of 'Immoral Behavior' 'Crimes' of Fr. Maciel

Image of 'The Apostolic Visitation was able to ascertain that the behaviour of Fr. Marcial Maciel Degollado has caused serious consequences in the life and structure of the Legion, so much so, to require a journey of profound re-evaluation.'

'The serious and objectively immoral behaviour of Fr. Maciel, supported by incontrovertible evidence, at times constitutes real crimes, and ... continue reading

Weep, Rachel! Baby Boy Aborted Alive and Left to Die

Image of A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation and bitter weeping: Rachel Weeping for Her Children Refusing to be comforted for her children, Because they are no more. (Jeremiah 31:15)

The manner of this child's death is horrifying beyond belief, but it's not the location of his death that makes it a homicide!  He was ... continue reading

'2nd face' on Shroud points to supernatural origin

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The second face image on the back of the shroud was hidden for centuries, until the 2002 restoration when the Holland cloth was removed. ... continue reading

Baby Survives Abortion, Left to Die in Italy

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Bishop Elio Sgreccia stated on Vatican Radio that care is a duty even if the law does not require it, denouncing the neglect of a ... continue reading

Pope Prays New Roman Missal Translation Will Renew English-Speaking World

Image of Pope Benedict XVI is welcoming the news that the English translation of the Roman Missal will be published soon, while cautioning that the liturgical changes need to be made with sensitivity.

'I pray that in this way any risk of confusion or bewilderment will be averted, and the change will serve instead as a springboard for a ... continue reading

Ecclesial Movements to Join Pope and Priests to Close the Year for Priests

Image of Each part will be introduced by a video of Benedict XVI. Thoughts from Chiara Lubich, founder of Focolare, and Father Joseph Kentenich, founder of Schonstatt, will also be presented.

The official closing celebrations of the Year for Priests are June 9-11 in Rome. The program will take priests to the Basilica of St. Paul ... continue reading

Vatican Releases Statistical Yearbook: Number of Catholics on the Rise

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Over these nine years, the Catholic presence in the world has grown from 1.045 billion in 2000 to 1.166 billion in 2008, an increase of ... continue reading

Christopher Hitchens Attacks Pope Again. Neglects Important Part of Recent History

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In this most recent attack on the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church, Hitchens continues to completely misrepresent the role of the Holy ... continue reading

'Without Fear We Want to Set Out Upon the Digital Sea': Pope Again Calls for Full Use of the Internet

Image of Walk the roads of the digital continent animated by the courage of the Holy Spirit. Our confidence is not uncritically placed in any instrument of technology. Our strength lies in being Church -- a believing community, able to bear witness to all the perennial newness of the Risen One, with a life that blooms in fullness in the measure that it opens up, enters into relation, gives itself gratuitously.

'Without fear we want to set out upon the digital sea, embracing its unrestricted navigation with the same passion that for 2,000 years has ... continue reading

UK Government Apologizes to Benedict XVI for Insulting Memo

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The memo, distributed in an official manner through various government offices, suggested that the Pontiff's September 16-19 visit be ... continue reading

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