Topic: Pope Benedict XVI
Dawkins predicts religion’s early death: the Pope warns that ‘in vast areas of the world the faith is in danger of being snuffed out’. But they are saying very different things
Posted on 01 February 2012.The Holy Father is leading a renewal of the faith, not predicting its demise
Bishops to distribute cards to Catholics declaring their faith
Posted on 01 February 2012.Catholics across England and Wales are being encouraged to carry a ‘faith card’
Vatican downplays corruption claim
Posted on 27 January 2012.Vatican spokesman criticises ‘partisan, partial and banal’ documentary
Pope Benedict features in new illustrated children’s book
Posted on 26 January 2012.‘Be Saints’ recalls the Holy Father’s meeting with young people at the Big Assembly in Twickenham
Benedict XVI’s talks more advanced than Obama’s, research finds
Posted on 26 January 2012.A reading age of 16 is required to understand the Pope’s addresses, according to a linguistic test
Benedict XVI dedicates general audience to prayer of Jesus at Last Supper
Posted on 25 January 2012.Christ’s prayer at the Last Supper can be seen as ‘as instituting the Church’, the Pope says
‘Ireland Stand Up’ is leading a powerful grassroots campaign to reverse the closure of Ireland’s embassy to the Holy See: the politicians will now retreat
Posted on 25 January 2012.And Benedict XVI will once more weave his magic at a great papal Mass
Pope praises silence and potential of social media
Posted on 24 January 2012.Benedict XVI, in an apparent reference to Twitter, says profound thoughts can be communicated even in concise phrases
Vatican approves Neocatechumenal Way prayers
Posted on 23 January 2012.Benedict XVI explains that the celebrations “are not strictly liturgical, but are part of an itinerary of growth in the faith”
Pope approves celebrations of initiators of the Neocatechumenal Way
Posted on 20 January 2012.Addressing more than 7,000 people of the Neocatechumenal Way, Pope Benedict XVI has approved the celebrations marking the itinerary of Christian initiation
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