In Vatican City, Pope Benedict XVI has beatified the late Pope John Paul II, as witnessed by about 1.5 million Catholics in St. Peter's Square and the surrounding area on Sunday. Consequently, this moves Pope John Paul one step closer to sainthood during one of the most-attended events in Vatican history.
The landmark crowd erupted in cheers during the proceedings, and the choir at St. Peter's Basilica offered a hymn associated with the first-ever Polish born pope.
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Are online communities strengthening out interpersonal relationships, or are they isolating people even more from human companionship? Though Pope Benedict XVI has commented about the value of virtual relationships, a new poll discloses that more and more churches are using Facebook today.
In a message for the Catholic Church's World Communications Day, to be celebrated on June 5th, the pope said social networks offered great value, but he also warned about the risks of having more online friends than actual ones.
The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to multiculturalism, diversity, social justice and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every background, for careers in ministry.
Reportedly, the pope's observation reflected his concerns about Christian groups in the Eastern world. He stated that this year ends after having been "marked by persecution, discrimination, terrible acts of violence and religious intolerance."
The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to multiculturalism, diversity, social justice and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every background, for careers in ministry.
In Columbus, Ohio, some of the Catholic Church faithful welcomed Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments about condoms. It is believed the Catholic Church is positioning itself to comprehensively address the worldwide AIDS problem.
The issue of condom use is a complicated one that has strong overtones insofar as disease control but the conversation inevitably leads back to contraception. The worldwide concerns of the Catholic Church makes this dialogue a necessary, complicated one.
The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to social justice, multiculturalism, diversity and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every walk of life, for careers in ministry.
In London, Pope Benedict XVI met today with five survivors who were molested by priests as children. The pope apologized to the group on behalf of the church. This took place amid protests by thousands of people opposed to his visit in Central London.
In a Vatican statement, the pope expressed his great sorrow and shame over what molestation survivors and their families have gone through.
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Pope Benedict XVI expressed his hope that Jews and Catholics would work together, in a renewed effort, to bring peace and justice to a troubled world.
Benedict sent a communication to Rome's chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Signi, to mark the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.
In his telegram, the pontiff sent his greetings to Rome's Jewish community, on behalf of all Catholics everywhere.
The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to social justice, multiculturalism, diversity and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every background, for careers in ministry.
Of some note, the statue reportedly could have cost more than $250,000 and its sculptor had to use the prized Carrara marble.
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The Pope said he created the "new organism, in the form of a pontifical council" with the idea of renewing evangelization in the countries where the "first proclamation of faith" has already been received and where ancient foundations of the church already exist.
Are online communities strengthening out interpersonal relationships, or are they isolating people even more from human companionship? Though Pope Benedict XVI has commented about the value of virtual relationships, a new poll discloses that more and more churches are using Facebook today.
In London, Pope Benedict XVI met today with five survivors who were molested by priests as children. The pope apologized to the group on behalf of the church. This took place amid protests by thousands of people opposed to his visit in Central London.
Historically, the Vatican has been the patron responsible for countless works of art through the march of time, from before the Italian Renaissance until today. Most recently, Pope Benedict XVI blessed a 16-foot-tall statue of Annibale Di Francia, in marble. The statue's blessing took place July 7th along a recess that runs alongside St. Peter's Basilica.
