Though four in ten Catholics live in Latin America–more than in any other region of the world–most Latin Americans do not believe the next pope will be one of the area’s 19 cardinals. In fact, many Latin Americans are somewhat
Roman Catholic cardinals gathered unexpectedly at the Vatican Tuesday to prepare to choose a new pope, announcing that they would be holding a prayer service the following day at 5 PM Rome time. All the Catholic faithful were invited to
The Vatican has not yet announced a date for the start of voting to elect a new pope for the Roman Catholic Church, but it is preparing the world’s most beautiful voting booth for the process. On Tuesday, March 5,
Monday marked the first day of the General Congregation at the Vatican in Rome, a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals – both the “cardinal electors” (those eligible to vote for the new pope) and those over 80 and therefore too
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland is stepping down as an archbishop, effective immediately, according to the Scottish Catholic news office. Cardinal Keith O’Brien, the United Kingdom’s most senior Roman Catholic, is resigning following reports of allegations
CBS: VATICAN CITY The Vatican lashed out Saturday at the media for what it said has been a run of defamatory and false reports before the conclave to elect Pope Benedict XVI’s successor, saying they were an attempt to influence
Two Italian publications, La Repubblica and Panorama, have reported that a confidential report given to Pope Benedict, part of which refers to a network of homosexual clerics working within the Vatican, led to the pontiff’s decision to resign the papacy.
February 22 is the Roman Catholic Church’s Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, marking the Biblical passage – Matthew 16:18 – in which Jesus renames the apostle Simon, saying, “And I tell you, you are Peter” – which means
Predicting who will be elected the next pope when the College of Cardinals convenes in a papal conclave in early March is far more difficult than predicting the next President. That hasn’t stopped American media pundits from speculating that New York
On Thursday, Pope Benedict met with parish priests and clergy of the Diocese of Rome. After being greeted with prolonged applause in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, the pope delivered an unscripted 46-minute “chat,” as he called it,
Senior Muslim clerics in Egypt believe Pope Benedict XVI’s abrupt resignation could reopen the way for dialogue with the Catholic Church, severed after Benedict’s controversial 2006 remarks on the Muslim prophet. But improved ties between the Church and Al-Azhar, the
In yet another effort at reading tealeaves, a newspaper in Australia claimed that Pope Benedict “may” have stepped down because of the sex abuse scandals that have engulfed the Catholic Church for decades. Without any actual proof, the Herald Sun
One can imagine the interior of The Daily Show’s writing room earlier this week when news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation broke. “Hey, the Pope is retiring! Is there any way we can insult both Catholics the world over and
Most secular historians will tell you that with his 12 apostles, a man named Jesus walked the earth and was crucified for claiming to be the Son of God. You might not believe the “Son of God” part, but the
On the eve of the announcement of his resignation, Pope Benedict the XVI tweeted from his @Pontifex Twitter account: We must trust in the mighty power of God’s mercy. We are all sinners, but His grace transforms us and makes us
It would be interesting to do a Venn diagram charting the intersection between people spewing hate at the Pope, people with “COEXIST” bumper stickers on their cars, self-professed fans of left-wing maniac Chris Dorner, and those who think Dr. Benjamin
It didn’t take long for celebrities to weigh in on Pope Benedict XVI’s stunning resignation news. And while folks like Big Hollywood contributor Adam Baldwin showed respect for the departing pontiff, the Chuck actor was the exception. Here’s a sample
In response to Pope Benedict Makes a Brave and Noble Decision: I was shocked to hear the news of the Pope Benedict XVI‘s resignation, this morning. If the Pope feels the need to step down, he must be very ill, indeed.
Today came the shocking news that 85-year-old Pope Benedict XVI has made the decision to resign at the end of the month, citing advanced age, fatigue, and exhaustion. While MSNBC kept its coverage respectful, CNN showed no such restraint, and immediately
It takes greater courage to resign power, when appropriate, than to cling to it. Pope Benedict XVI may be the first to resign since the 15th century, but his example reminds us that resignation need not mean defeat. It is
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign on Feb. 28 because he was simply too infirm to carry on — the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the
Conservatives are often surprised by the intensity of leftist personality cults, particularly the one surrounding Barack Obama. Voting for a politician you admire or agree with is one thing, but we marvel that any self-respecting person could sit quietly while
Michael Moore is at it again, using an awards banquet to bash his political enemies. Even by the far-left filmmaker’s low standards, last night’s event was beyond the pale. Moore attended the New York Film Critics’ Circle awards dinner in Manhattan
Pope Benedict told about 10,000 attendees at Mass in Vatican City on Sunday that Roman Catholic leaders must have the courage to stand up to attacks by “intolerant agnosticism” that is widespread in many countries. In the wake of attacks
Pope Benedict said in his New Year’s message on Tuesday he hoped 2013 would be a year of peace and that the world was under threat from unbridled capitalism, terrorism and criminality. The 85-year-old pope rang in the new year
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By DALIA NAMMARIAssociated PressBETHLEHEM, West BankPilgrims and locals celebrated Christmas Day on Tuesday in the ancient Bethlehem church built over the site where tradition holds Jesus was born, candles illuminating the sacred site and the joyous sound of prayer filling
(AP) Durning, king of character actors, dies in NYCBy BOB THOMASAssociated PressLOS ANGELES Charles Durning grew up in poverty, lost five of his nine siblings to disease, barely lived through D-Day and was taken prisoner at the Battle of the
The battle lines have been drawn between those who adhere to the traditions of Judeo-Christian religion and those who seek to undermine them, and the line in the sand is the issue of gay marriage. Pope Benedict XVI has thrown
In what some Catholics are calling a “surprise move,” Pope Benedict XVI issued an apostolic letter directing Catholic charities that they must act in complete compliance with Catholic teachings. The Pope’s letter was released following his expression of deep concern
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI is joining Twitter promising “pearls of wisdom” in eight languages under the handle @pontifex, the Vatican announced on Monday.Papally-approved tweets will begin next week just in time for Christmas celebrations, as the Catholic Church
From Fox News Insider: Pope Benedict XVI elevated six new cardinals, bringing a more diverse group into College of Cardinals which is dominated by Europeans. They join the elite group that will help choose the pope’s successor. It is required
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox church chose a new pope, Bishop Tawadros, in a sumptuous service on Sunday that Christians hope will lead them through an Islamist-dominated landscape and protect what is the Middle East’s biggest Christian community. Many
Pope Benedict XVI has announced the start of the Year of Faith, a period from October 11, 2012 through November 24, 2013, during which he will call upon Catholics to strengthen their faith and lead by example. During the Year
The trial of Pope Benedict XVI’s former butler and a Vatican computer technician for leaking secret papers starting on Saturday has no precedent since the Holy See became a sovereign state in 1929. The 19th-century courtroom where the trial takes
By VICTOR L. SIMPSONAssociated PressBEIRUTPope Benedict XVI appealed Saturday for religious freedom in the Middle East, calling it fundamental for stability in a region bloodied by sectarian strife. Benedict spoke on the second day of his visit to Lebanon, a
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Pope Benedict urged multi-faith Lebanon on Saturday to be a model of peace and religious coexistence for the Middle East, which he called a turbulent region that “seems to endure interminable birth pangs”. The pope, on the
A KFC and a Hardees restaurant were burned Friday in Tripoli as Islamists violently targeted American interests in Lebanon. The mob clashed with police, who opened fire, killing one member of the mob and leaving 25 wounded. After Friday prayers,
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com REUTERS: A Hardee’s and a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) fast food outlet burns after protesters set the building on fire in Tripoli, northern Lebanon September 14, 2012. Hundreds of protesters set alight a Kentucky
President Obama and the “social justice” Democrats have just told Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan they don’t want him at their convention next month, according to the New York Post. Earlier this week, the GOP announced that Cardinal Dolan will be giving the
