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Pope: Love God and love our neighbor

December 2, 2009. At the general audience in St. Peters square the Pope focused on William of St. Thierry a close friend of St. Bernard, to discuss the power of love. Benedict XVI For William, this innat human drive finds perfection in the love truine God, the source and goal of all love. Benedict XVI went on to say the love of God brings supreme human fulfilment, and a profound experimental knowledge of both God and the world. Benedict XVI By contemplating the mysteries of the faith, we ...
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Pope calls for action on World Aids Day

December 1, 2009 According to the World Health Organization, the number new HIV cases has decreased by 17 percent over the last 8 years. Thats about 400 thousand less infections during 2008. The WHO attributes the decrease to prevention and education programs, but admits those efforts are not a one size fits all approach. In fact, there are now 33.5 million people infected with AIDS world-wide, the largest number ever. The WHO says most likely this is because AIDS patients are living longer ...
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Pope welcomes Peruvian president Alan Garcia

The president of Peru, Alan Garcia presented the pope with his program for disarmament in Latin America. During his visit to the Vatican he explained to Benedict XVI the measures that the Peruvian government is proposing to eradicate poverty and promote collaboration with the Church. The president of Peru gave the pope a shawl made from vicuña wool and told him it could come in handy when its cold in Rome. The pope in turn gave the president medals from his pontificate. Alan Garcia said that ...
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Bachellet and Kirchner celebrate 25 years of peace in Chile

Three decades ago, when Chile and Argentina were on the verge of war, they asked the Vatican for mediation. Its been twenty five years since both countries signed the Treaty of Peace in the popes home. Today, the presidents of the neighboring countries have come back to celebrate. In a symbolic gesture, Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and Argentinean president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner arrived at the Vatican in the same car. Along with Benedict XVI, they wanted to remember John Paul ...
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Rome commemorates 400th anniversary of Caravaggios death

The Conversion of St. Paul, and the Resurrection of Lazarus, are two of Caravaggios most beautiful works. For the first time these two masterpieces can be seen together in an art exhibit in Rome commemorating the 400th anniversary of the artists death. Anna Coliva Director, Galería Borghese Its worth seeing them together and comparing the Virgin of Retalbo of the Palafrieneri, that is normally here because it was bought by the cardinal of Villa Borghese, and the Virgin of the Pilgrims, that ...
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Internet used as a tool to bring religion closer

This is the latest Catholic website to take off on the internet. Its World Youth Day 2011s official website. Visitors can also find all the latest news on the preparations leading up to World Youth Day in August of 2011 as well as links to its presence elsewhere on the internet like on youtube and facebook. Though at the moment the page is only available in Spanish, soon it will be featured in eight other languages including Arabic, Chinese and Russian. More and more, Catholic institutions ...
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A book gathers documents on the Eucharist

Cardinal Cañizares regrets that many Catholics have stopped going to Mass because they consider it an external imposition. However, the pope insists on the contrary and says the Eucharist is the Churchs most precious treasure. Card. Antonio Cañizares Prefect, Congregation for Divine Worship If that faith is not lived in its true form, in the depth it requires, the Eucharist loses the meaning its meant to have, so its left aside very easily. From the beginning of his pontificate, Benedict XVI ...
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Presidents of Chile and Argentina visit the Pope

Pope Benedict XVI received the presidents of Chile and Argentina at the Vatican. But it wasnt just any traditional visit by a head of state. Argentinas president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Chiles president Michelle Bachelet were here to celebrate. In the late 70s the two South American countries were on the verge of going to war over territorial issues. Then in 1984, they signed a peace treaty under mediation of the Vatican, which the late Pope John Paul II played a key role in. The ...
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Pope receives cardinal Emmanuel III, patriarch of Iran

Pope receives cardinal Emmanuel III, patriarch of Iran.
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The Pope dedicates message to children on the upcoming World

November 27, 2009. For World Day of Migrants and Refugees the Pope is asking for aid institutions to cater to immigrant children in order to enable their proper physical, spiritual and moral well-being. The World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be held on January 17th and will focus on the youngest immigrants and refugees. Benedict XVI lamented that when children have no real role models or family support, they suffer from distress and severe disorders. Thats why, the Pope has called for ...
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Pope writes to Vietnamese bishops

November 26, 2009. For the 350th anniversary of the creation of the first Catholic diocese in the country, Benedict XVI wrote a letter to the bishops of Vietnam. The Pope wishes that the anniversary serves to strengthen their faith, because, the Pope says "sometimes it has been tested. Benedict XVI also requests that the celebrations lead to reconciliation with one another and God. In particular, Benedict XVI calls for recognition of "the faults of the past and present committed against ...
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Cardinal Zen clarifies Popes message to Chinese Catholics

Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong has published a 22-page guide that explains the letter Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Chinese Catholics in 2007. According to recent reports, the guide will be distributed at all Chinese parishes on November 30th, and will be available on the diocese website. The guide titled An aid for reading the Holy Fathers letter to Catholics in China, includes remarks and explanations that Cardinal Zen hopes will clarify some of the Popes passages. The pope wrote the letter ...
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A lesson on iconography: a look at Christian Art

They are considered spiritual treasures. Religious figures painted using vivid colors on pieces of wood are thought to be the first representation of Christian Art. Now a group of students are taking a crack at creating their own masterpiece by enrolling in an icon making course. Iconographer Ivan Polverari teaches the 6 day class, steps away from St. Peters Square. The first assignment is to make their own version of this12th century Byzantine icon, a not so easy task. Ivan Polverari ...
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Pope: Theology provides stability to man

During the general audience, Benedict XVI reflected on the relationship between faith and reason. This time he remembered the great intellectual contribution made at the Abbey of St. Victor in Paris and in particular the work of monks Hugo and Richard of St. Victor. Benedict XVI These great Victorines, Hugh and Richard, remind us that theology is grounded in the contemplation born of faith and the pursuit of understanding, and brings with it the immense joy of experiencing the eternal love ...
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Heralds of the Gospel founder receives the Nobel Prize

The Nobel prizes are awarded to those who have made notable discoveries or investigations for peace. But its not the only important recognition out there. Those who give service to the Church and the pope also receive an award of their own. Its called the Holy Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice. Cardinal Franc Rode travelled to Brazil to award the prize to Monsignor Joao Scognamiglio Cla, founder of the Heralds of the Gospel. Card. Franc Rode Prefect, Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated ...
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Pope continues cathechesis on faith and reason

Pope cathechesis conversation on faith and reason.
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A conference for deaf-mutes in the Vatican

Meet Father Cyrill Axelrod. He is one of only 13 deaf-mute priests in the world and he came to Rome for a conference at the Vatican on the deaf-mute community around the word. Hes travelled all over the world to educate other deaf-mutes at conferences like this one. His commitment to helping others speaks volumes about his dedication in spite of his handicap. Father Axelrod is also blind. Rev. Cyrill Axelrod Deaf-mute priest Its very important for me to be here because firstly, its an ...
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Under government pressure, Archbishop of Hanoi resigns due t

Hanoi Archbishop has submitted his resignation citing health concerns. 57-year old Monsignor Joseph Ngo Quang Kiet was one of the key leaders of the Catholic Church in Vietnam. But many Catholics in Vietnam believe that the resignation is due to pressure from the Vietnamese government. In fact, the president of the Hanoi People's Committee has asked repeatedly for his resignation. The president blames the former archbishop for Catholics protesting the sale of land expropriated from the ...
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Working on rebuilding the Holy Land

The Holy Land is much bigger than what people tend to think. Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Egypt make up the historical and cultural richness of a region that continues to be torn by war. Things are beginning to change, though, as ngos are stepping up to rebuild some of these devastated areas. Organizations like the Foundation for the Social Promotion of Culture and the Association for Rural Development work together to welcome people of all faiths to ease the tension in these countries. Pilar ...
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The Bible according to the Sistine Chapel

The Bible according to the Sistine Chapel One of the most important pieces in the rich history of the Churchs art is found within these 1000 square meters. Its walls are an open book that narrate the story of the Bible in the most visual way possible up to now. Its the Sistine Chapel, whose frescoes are featured in the book, The Painted Word. Michelangelo, Perugino and Boticelli were able to depict complex theological concepts, now featured in this book, with the stroke of a brush. Thats why ...
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