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Church’s Roots Aren’t European, Says Pope

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Comments on Syriac Poet-Theologian
Christianity didn’t originate in Europe, but rather has its roots in the Middle Eastern world of the Old Testament, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope said this today during the general audience in Paul VI Hall, which he dedicated to the figure of St. Ephrem the Syrian, a fourth-century theologian, poet and musician.
He said […]

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Padre Pio Credited With Parish’s Conversion

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Former Orthodox Woman Says Saint Obtained Cure for Her
By Nieves San Martín
The 71-year-old mother of a former Orthodox priest says she was cured of lung cancer through the intercession of Padre Pio. After the apparent miracle, the priest explained, he and his mother, and members of his parish, have become Catholics.
Lucrecia Tudor was born into […]

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Bishop Invites Americans to Lourdes

November 28, 2007 | 1 Comment

The bishop of Lourdes, France, where Our Lady appeared to a young shepherd girl 150 years ago, is inviting Americans to make a pilgrimage during the jubilee year marking the anniversary of the apparitions. Bishop Jacques Perrier made this recommendation Tuesday during a trip to the United States to promote the yearlong celebrations that will […]

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Ephrem the Syrian: the Cultural Diversity of Christianity

November 28, 2007 | 1 Comment

  Continuing his series of catecheses on Fathers of the Church, Benedict XVI today dedicated his general audience to the figure of St. Ephrem the Syrian, “the most famous poet of the patristic age.” The audience was held in the Paul VI Hall in the presence of 8,000 people.
  Before discussing St. Ephrem, the Pope […]

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Christian Greatness Lies Not in Domination But in Service

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  In the Vatican Basilica the morning of the 26th, Benedict XVI celebrated his second Ordinary Public Consistory, during which he created 23 new cardinals.
  Following the opening liturgical greeting, the Holy Father read the formula of creation and solemnly proclaimed the names of the new cardinals. The first of them, Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, prefect of […]

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Saint Catherine Laboure

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Zoe Laboure, born in 1806, was the daughter of a French farmer. She was the only one of her large family who did not go to school. She could not read or write. Her mother died while she was still very young. Zoe had to run the house when her older sister became a nun. […]

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Orthodox Bishop’s Oratorio to Premiere in U.S.

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Washington Boys Choir to Join Russian Musicians
The world premiere of Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev’s newest musical work is set for the U.S. capital in December.The premiere of “Christmas Oratorio” is set for Dec. 17 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It will be performed by the Russian Defense Ministry […]