By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI is pleading for help for more than 11.8 million people in the Horn of Africa where tens of thousands have already died as a result of a severe drought, civil wars and ethnic clashes.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
While addressing six new ambassadors to the Holy See yesterday, the Holy Father spoke about the need to adopt "a lifestyle that respects our environment" and to understand what constitutes an appropriate use of technology.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
At an open-air Mass attended by up to 400,000 pilgrims yesterday in Zegreb, Croatia, Pope Benedict XVI called upon the predominantly Catholic nation to counter the disintegration of family values and not to give in to the "secularized mentality" that living together is an acceptable replacement to marriage.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In yesterday's general audience celebrated in St. Peter's Square, the Pope reflected on "how prayer and religious feeling are a part of humans throughout their lives."
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In his homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, the day of the beatification of Pope John Paul II, Benedict XVI praised his predecessor as having the "strength of a titan" who convinced Christians throughout the world to not be afraid to witness for Christ.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
While commenting on Sunday's gospel before praying the Angelus yesterday in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI acknowledged the doubt and confusion many Christians have toward the Resurrection but reassured them that Christ does indeed "break down the wall of death."
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In an appeal launched after reciting the Angelus yesterday in St. Peter's Square, Pope Beneidcct XVI addressed the "alarming news" coming out of Libya and called upon those in positions of military and political responsibility to keep the well-being of the citizens at heart and to guarantee the arrival of humanitarian aid.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The second volume of Pope Benedict XVI’s book on Christ’s life is set to hit the March 27 edition of the
New York Times Bestseller List.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI is set to make history on Good Friday when he takes part in a question and answer session on Italian TV, a show that is expected to be rebroadcast by television stations around the world.
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By Susan Brinkkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In his general audience today, Pope Benedict XVI said the ashes we receive today are a sign reminding us of our status as created beings, and inviting us to penance and to a deeper commitment to conversion.
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