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Full text of Archbishop Rowan William’s speech to the Synod of Bishops gathered for the Year of Faith.

Your Holiness, Reverend Fathers, brothers and sisters in Christ Dear Friends I am deeply honoured by the Holy Father’s invitation to speak in this gathering: as the Psalmist says, “Ecce quam bonum et quam jucundum habitare fratres in unum”. The … Continue reading

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Wednesday General Audience – The promise of eternal life.

General Audience: Pope speaks about fear of death    During the general audience, Benedict XVI spoke about death and remembered the faithful departed. COMPLETE TEXT: Benedict XVI “Dear Brothers and Sisters, today, the day after the Solemnity of All Saints, … Continue reading

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Full text of Pope’s speech in Assisi (Video)

2011-10-27 16:16:00 Full text of Pope’s speech in Assisi: “The Catholic church will not let up in her fight against violence, in her commitment for peace in the world”.  Dear Brothers and Sisters, Distinguished Heads and Representatives of Churches, Ecclesial … Continue reading

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NYC Fire Chaplain recalls experience on September 11, 2001

September 10, 2011. Fr. Joe Bayne, Fire Chaplain at Ground Zero remembers… “Certainly I had the humble experience of ministering there as a fire Chaplain and being with just some amazing down to earth people, whose humanness to me showed … Continue reading

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Holy Father asks for prayers as he prepares to travel to Madrid.

August 17, 2011. (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI is preparing for his trip to Madrid for World Youth Day and there is only one day left before his departure. During the general audience from Castel Gandolfo, Benedict XVI asked for everyone’s prayers … Continue reading

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Caravaggio from the Vatican now on display at the Prado in Madrid for World Youth Day

Caravaggio from the Vatican now on display at the Prado in Madrid July 27, 2011. (Romereports.com) In a first for the world of art, ‘The Descent’ by Caravaggio is visiting Spain. The Vatican Museums have loaned the painting to the … Continue reading

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Holy Father’s Catechesis – St. Lawrence of Brindisi

To view the Holy Father’s General Audience this morning, click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i2upzfQuYA ST. LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI, PREACHER AND ARCHITECT OF PEACE VATICAN CITY, 23 MAR 2011 (VIS) – In his general audience this morning, Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis … Continue reading

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