Pope Benedict saw Jews, Muslims as allies in defending belief in God
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In trying to help people understand how belief in God is a natural part…
U.S. bishops call Catholics to unite in mourning the death of retired pope
byBy Julie Asher, Peter Jesserer Smith WASHINGTON — Across the U.S., Catholic bishops called on the faithful to unite in mourning for retired Pope…
Former doctrinal enforcer used pontificate to crack down on sex abuse
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The late Pope Benedict XVI’s disgust over the abuse scandals marring the church was made evident even before…
Archbishop Fabre: ‘I join Catholics around the world in grieving’
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre said he was grieving with Catholics around the world at the death of Pope Benedict XVI on Dec. 31. The…
Pope Benedict’s 2008 U.S. visit a whirlwind with timely, pointed messages
byBy Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When Pope Benedict came to the United States for a visit to Washington and New York…
Retired Pope Benedict’s funeral scheduled for Jan. 5
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just a few hours after retired Pope Benedict XVI died in his Vatican residence Dec….
Pope Benedict: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of…
Love comes first, pope says in letter on teaching of St. Francis de Sales
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The most important question a Christian can ask when making any decision in life is “where the…
Pope Francis says retired Pope Benedict is ‘very sick’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying that retired Pope Benedict XVI was “very sick,” Pope Francis asked people to…
Mercy students help feed hungry children
byMercy Academy held a food drive at the end of November to benefit A Recipe to End Hunger, a local nonprofit whose mission is…