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Papal Latin Academy to Breath Life into Dead Language

by Carol King | Tue, 10/09/2012 - 07:58

Pope Benedict XVI is planning to set up a Papal Latin Academy to promote the use of Latin within the Catholic Church and the secular world.Italian priest Fr.…

Pope Benedict XVI Visits Earthquake Victims and Pledges His Support

by Gabi Logan | Tue, 07/03/2012 - 05:41

Pope Benedict XVI paid an emotional visit to the areas affected by the earthquakes in Emilia Romagna last Tuesday, personally greeting the residents, security…

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The Vatileaks: Pope's Butler Arrested, Bank President Dismissed, and Exposé Book Released

by Gabi Logan | Tue, 06/05/2012 - 05:03

Vatican City was rocked by three compromising events last week, as documents exposing Vatican infighting and corruption were released, Pope Benedict XVI’s…

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16 Babies Baptized by Benedict in Sistine Chapel

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 01/09/2012 - 01:29

16 lucky newborns had a very special baptism on Sunday when Pope Benedict blessed the babies himself after a historic mass in the Sistine Chapel.The chapel is…

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Vatican Furious Over Italian Retail Ads

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 11/18/2011 - 04:12

The Holy See has threatened legal action against Italian retailer Benetton after finding a series of adverts to be in very poor taste.On Wednesday, Benetton…

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Susan Sarandon Calls Pope Benedict a 'Nazi'

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 10/19/2011 - 01:02

Academy Award winning actress Susan Sarandon is facing backlash after comments made about the Pope during an interview she gave last weekend at the Hamptons…

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Pope Joins Twitter

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 06/29/2011 - 04:09

Those hoping for a closer connection to the Vatican from all over the world can now follow the Pope as he tweets about the Catholic Church.Pope Benedict XVI…

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The Popemobile is Going Hybrid

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 06/24/2011 - 03:31

This week, the Vatican scrapped plans for a solar-powered popemobile. As a compromise, the Catholic Church has announced that the Pope will soon be trading in…

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Pope John Paul Tribute Called 'Ugly'

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 05/23/2011 - 06:18

A new sculpture of John Paul II has been revealed outside of Rome’s central train station and a disappointed Roman public is clattering to have it removed as…

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How to Get a Papal Blessing

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 05/06/2011 - 06:24

Obtaining a Papal Blessing, or Benediction Papalis, can be a thoughtful and meaningful way to commemorate a special life occasion. It is a blessing from the…