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Pope OKs miracle to beatify UK Cardinal Newman - PR Inside

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:25:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Cardinal John Henry Newman, an influential 19th-century Anglican theologian who converted to Roman Catholicism, has moved a step closer to possible sainthood after the pope approved a miracle attributed to his intercession. Pope ...

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:20:32 GMT

Building on one of my favorite subjects, devolution , the decline of the state and the proliferation of microstates , I've put together a map of the future of Europe in 2020.

Vatican should learn from Galileo mess, prelate says

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:42:13 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI waves at the end of his Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican July 1, 2009.

Pope OKs MA Man's Miracle To Beatify UK Cardinal

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:10:03 GMT

Share + Jul 3, 2009 11:06 am US/Eastern NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press Writer VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI placed Cardinal John Henry Newman, an influential 19th century Anglican convert, on the path to possible sainthood Friday by approving a miracle in Massachusetts attributed to his intercession.

Caution urged on St Paul body find

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:18:28 GMT

Vatican City, July 3 - A recent scientific analysis on a tomb Vatican officials believe belongs to St Paul does not ''confirm or exclude'' that the relics inside are those of the apostle, the head of the Vatican Museums' diagnostics laboratory said Friday.

Pope OKs miracle to beatify UK Cardinal Newman - AZCentral.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:03:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI placed Cardinal John Henry Newman, an influential 19th-century Anglican convert, on the path to possible sainthood Friday by approving a miracle attributed to his intercession. Newman, a hero to many Anglicans and ...

Fresco work may show Michelangelo self-portrait

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

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DVD a "Chance to Meet St. Paul Today"

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:55:17 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 2, 2009 .- With the close of the Pauline Jubilee Year, HDH Communications is offering "the most complete series on St.

Vatican Archives Present New Galileo Volume

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:55:10 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 2, 2009 .- A new edition of the investigations into the Galileo case has been released by the Vatican Secret Archives.

5-Year Timeline Proposed for Pius XII Archives

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:55:04 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 2, 2009 .- According to the prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives, the documents regarding Pius XII and his actions to help Jews during World War II could be ready for release in five years.

New Encyclical Out July 7

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:49 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 1, 2009 .- Benedict XVI's new encyclical, titled "Caritas in Veritate," will be released Tuesday, the Vatican announced.

Pope to Pray for Mideast Christians

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:41 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 1, 2009 .- Benedict XVI will be praying in July for the Christians in the Middle East.

Extortionists Are Slaveholders, Says Pope

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:35 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 1, 2009 .- Benedict XVI decried extortion as a form of humiliating slavery, calling on governments to support families who find the courage to denounce those who prey on their already-difficult situations.

On Priestly Identity

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:24 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 1, 2009 .- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience in St.

Michelangelo's Final Works Restored

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:18 GMT

By Carmen Elena Villa VATICAN CITY, JULY 1, 2009 .- Benedict XVI on Saturday will inaugurate the newly restored Pauline Chapel, which contains the two final works of Michelangelo.

Papal Message to Venezuelan Bishops

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:52:43 GMT

"Encourage a Profound Life of Faith and Prayer" VATICAN CITY, JUNE 30, 2009 .- Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered June 8 upon receiving the bishops of Venezuela, who were in Rome for their five-yearly visit.

On the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:52:35 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JUNE 30, 2009 .- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave Monday before praying the midday Angelus with crowds gathered in St.

On St. Paul, Model of Love for Christ

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:49:59 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JUNE 28, 2009 .- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before praying the Angelus together with the crowds gathered in St.

Pope Benedict clears way for Cardinal John Newman to become first English saint in 40 years

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:03:19 GMT

Cardinal Newman, pictured in his study chapel at the Birmingham Oratory in 1889 will be given the title 'Blessed' Pope Benedict XVI today announced the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman.

Pope Approves Boston-Based Miracle

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:33:40 GMT

Pope Approves Boston-Based Miracle Share + Jul 3, 2009 10:38 am US/Eastern Pope Approves Boston-Based Miracle VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI has placed Cardinal John Henry Newman on the path to possible sainthood by approving a miracle attributed to the 19th century Anglican convert's intercession.

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:44:03 GMT

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Cardinal Newman closer to sainthood

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:43:53 GMT

Vatican City, July 3 - The best-known English churchman of the 19th century moved a step closer to sainthood Friday when Pope Benedict XVI approved the publication of a miracle attributed to him.

Pope Approves Cardinal Newman Miracle - Zenit

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:24:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 3, 2009 ( Zenit.org ).- Today, Benedict XVI authorized the promulgation of decrees recognizing miracles, martyrdom and heroic virtue in several causes for canonization. A Vatican communiqu? reported that the Pope received in ...

DVD a "Chance to Meet St. Paul Today"

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:55:48 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 2, 2009 .- With the close of the Pauline Jubilee Year, HDH Communications is offering "the most complete series on St.

Vatican Archives Present New Galileo Volume

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:55:35 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 2, 2009 .- A new edition of the investigations into the Galileo case has been released by the Vatican Secret Archives.

5-Year Timeline Proposed for Pius XII Archives

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:55:24 GMT

Michelangelo self-portrait found in fresco - United Press International

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:46:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY, July 2 (UPI) -- A multimillion-dollar renovation of the last frescoes painted by Michelangelo at the Vatican may have uncovered a self-portrait of the artist. Restorers spent seven years cleaning the frescoes of the Conversion of St ...

Pope accepts resignation of Brazilian who spoke about girl's abortion - Catholic News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:34:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of the Brazilian archbishop at the center of a controversy over excommunications related to the case of an abortion performed on a 9-year-old rape victim. The pope accepted the ...

Vatican should learn from Galileo mess, prelate says - Reuters

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:06:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Catholic Church should not fear scientific progress and possibly repeat the mistake it made when it condemned astronomer Galileo in the 17th century, a Vatican official said on Thursday in a rare self-criticism. Galileo ...

Vatican should learn from Galileo mess, prelate says - Reuters

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:06:00 GMT

Out with a bang: Vatican closes Pauline year with a few surprises - Catholic News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:08:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Talk about a grand finale. The Vatican waited until the last day of the year of St. Paul to wow the world with two surprising scientific findings: the presumed bones of the apostle and the oldest known portrait of the saint ...

Out with a bang: Vatican closes Pauline year with a few surprises - Catholic News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:08:00 GMT

Vatican accepts resignation of Uruguayan bishop who had sex with men - NZ Catholic

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:42:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of a Uruguayan bishop who admitted he had sex with two men. The July 1 Vatican announcement said the resignation of Bishop Francisco Barbosa da Silveira, 65, of Minas, Uruguay, was ...

'Nice surprises' on Pius XII in archives? - United Press International

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:37:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY, July 2 (UPI) -- The priest in charge of the Vatican's secret archives says the documents on Pope Pius XII show he did his best to save Jews during World War II. Monsignor Sergio Pagano was questioned about the pope's files Thursday ...

Is that Michelangelo? - Straits Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:46:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY - THE restoration of Michelangelo's frescoes in the Vatican's Pauline Chapel may have produced a special prize - a previously unknown self-portrait of the artist. Chief Vatican restorer Maurizio De Luca said on Thursday that the face of ...

Possible Michelangelo self-portrait revealed in Vatican City

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:45:01 GMT

The restoration of Michelangelo's frescoes in the Vatican's Pauline Chapel may have produced a special prize -- a previously unknown self-portrait of the artist.

Roundup: News From Around the Web

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:41:28 GMT

Man convicted of antigay killing released early: Stephen Andrew Moller , who was convicted in June 2008 for the death of 20-year-old Sean Kennedy  in Greenville, S.C., was released from prison early on Wednesday.

Possible Michelangelo self-portrait revealed - The State

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:18:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY -- The restoration of Michelangelo's frescoes in the Vatican's Pauline Chapel may have produced a special prize - a previously unknown self-portrait of the artist. Chief Vatican restorer Maurizio De Luca said Thursday that the face of a ...

Possible Michelangelo self-portrait revealed - The State

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:18:00 GMT

Archives will exonerate Pope Pius on Jews - Vatican - Reuters India

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican's secret archives on Pius XII should be ready for opening in about five years and will clear him of accusations that he turned a blind eye to the Holocaust, the archives' head said on Thursday. "He was a great ...

Controversial Brazilian bishop retires - The State

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:59:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican has announced the retirement of a Brazilian archbishop who caused a major stir when he declared that those involved in an abortion for a 9-year-old rape victim were excommunicated. The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope ...

Archbishop Jose Cardoso Sobrinho, Brazilian Bishop Involved In 9-Year ... - Huffingtonpost.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:52:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY ? The Vatican has announced the retirement of a Brazilian archbishop who caused a major stir when he declared that those involved in an abortion for a 9-year-old rape victim were excommunicated. The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope ...

Archbishop Jose Cardoso Sobrinho, Brazilian Bishop Involved In 9-Year ... - Huffingtonpost.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:52:00 GMT

Movie tackles matters of faith, religion - Carroll County Online

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:52:00 GMT

Near the end of Dan Brown?s ?Angels & Demons,? the beautiful scientist Vittoria Vetra clashes with a Vatican official who insists that the day researchers prove how God acted in creation is ?the day people stop needing faith.? ?You mean ...

Michelangelo's Final Works Restored - Zenit

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:40:00 GMT

VATICAN CITY, JULY 1, 2009 ( Zenit.org ).- Benedict XVI on Saturday will inaugurate the newly restored Pauline Chapel, which contains the two final works of Michelangelo. The Pope will celebrate solemn vespers in the chapel, which is within the ...

Michelangelo's Final Works Restored - Zenit

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:40:00 GMT

Padre Pio and Discovering the Meaning of Pain - Catholic Online

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:05:00 GMT

Popes visit to where Padre Pio is buried served to disclose an insight into the meaning of pain. '...all suffering, before the suffering face of Christ, must be able to become love.' VATICAN CITY (Zenit) - Benedict XVI's visit last Sunday to San ...

Vatican chapel with Michelangelo frescos restored - Houston Chronicle

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:16:00 GMT

Detail of Michelangelo's Crucifixion of St. Peter is seen after the restoration of the fresco. VATICAN CITY ? The Vatican says the restoration of a chapel that includes two Michelangelo frescoes has been completed. The Cappella Paolina, or the ...

Movie tackles matters of faith, religion - Carroll County Online

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:32:00 GMT