Churches Weigh in On Halloween Sunday Observances

Should the date of Halloween observances be changed so it does not clash with Sunday? That is the topic of discussion in Lynchburg,VA as reported by ABC 13 "“Most church-goers say they don't have a problem...

Pope: Church feels 'shame and regret' for abuse

" Catholic priests who sexually abused children "disfigured their ministry" and caused the Catholic Church "profound shame and regret," Pope Benedict XVI wrote Monday, in one of his strongest statements to date on the scandal facing the Vatican. " What has happened...

Pope canonises first Australian saint, Mary MacKillop

" Pope Benedict XVI has officially recognized Australia's first saint, Mary MacKillop, a Melbourne-born nun who worked with needy children. She was canonized with five others, including Brother Andre, a Canadian monk credited with miraculous healings. MacKillop, who died in...

Pope visits Edinburgh and Glasgow on UK State Visit

The pope visited Scotland yesterday, and was greeted by tens of thousands of worshippers as well as a handful of protestors. Arriving at Edinburgh Airport, highlights of the Pope's visit included convivialities...

Head of State and Head of Kingdom, both heads of churches

QUEEN: So it seems like fornever since you last visited. BENEDICT: I’ve been busy with the boys. They are so much trouble, you know. QUEEN: Divorce after divorce. BENEDICT: Oh not that, mine aren’t...

Most fallible Pope

He doesn’t get it. Zero tolerance is what is required. There is no room for sick priests. Preying on innocent people from a position of priest is worse than doing so as an individual in society because people are...

Islam in Pakistan

"If for Pakistani Muslims Islam is a way of life then they have no right to protest against the Facebook! As a Pakistani, I am proud of all the great people who live and work in Pakistan. Unfortunately number of these good citizens is rapidly dropping. A new breed of...

Cardinal Sean Brady To Stay After Catholic Child Abuse Cover Up

Catholic Cardinal Sean Brady Under Attack Cardinal Sean Brady is resisting calls for him to resign as head of the Catholic church in Ireland after widespread claims that he was involved in a cover up of child...

The only viable strategy for the Vatican

Making Levada the point man in responding to media criticism of the pope was a dicey move. Pope Benedict chose Levada in 2005 to succeed him as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith,But choosing Levada to bring justice to the Vatican was always ...

Mother Mary MacKillop: Australia gets first saint - Vatican

Mother Mary Mackillop becomes Australia's First Saint  Last year NowPublic's Maireid Sullivan reported that the Pope had  recognized the second miracle performed by Mother Mary Mackillop opening the...

Pope attacks Scotland's 'sectarianism' problems and suicide bill

 The pope addressed Scotland's bishops yesterday and told them that Scotland was in trouble with sectarianism as a result of a "great rupture" with its Catholic past. Speaking in Rome he also attacked MSP...

Hutton Gibson, Mel Gibson's Father Denies Holocaust, Attacks Pope

Hutton Gibson is Hollywood heavyweight Mel Gibson's father and with Mel's new movie Edge of Darkness coming out this Friday, he's probably hoping for all the good press he can get. Well his father, Hutton Gibson may not be helping his case too much. Mel Gibson shocked fans a...

New Book: John Paul II Flagelleted Himself. What Does That Mean?

A new book "Why A Saint?" written by the Vatican official Monsignor Slawomir Oder says Pope John Paul II practiced self-denial and asceticism.The new book reveals that the late Pope did not want to rule while in bad health, so he signed a document to step down if he gets...

Pope Benedict XVI Forgives Christmas Eve Attacker Susanna Maiolo

Pope Benedict XVI met with Susanna Maiolo, the woman who attacked him during the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Maiolo, 25, attacked Pope Benedict as he was making his way to the altar to start the Midnight Mass. She jumped the barrier and pulled...

Pope Attack Video: Attack on Pope Benedict XVI During Mass

It is being reported right now that there was an incident, presumably an attack, involving Pope Benedict XVI during Christmas Eve Mass at the St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican. It is alleged that an unidentified...

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