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The cause of beatification for Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, considered one of Africa's "fathers of the nation," is under way. Nyerere was president of the Tanganyika African National Union and, …
read moreCherie Blair, the wife of Tony Blair, Britain's prime minister, was unexpectedly invited by Benedict XVI for a 10-minute private audience. Today's meeting took place while Blair, a practicing …
read moreRome's vocation, Benedict XVI reminded the city, is to be a "beacon of civilization and spirituality for the entire world." The Pope addressed the citizenry of Rome last Friday afternoon at an …
read moreBenedict XVI met with the philosopher Marcello Pera, president of the Italian Senate, to discuss cultural challenges. Joaquín Navarro Valls, director of the Vatican press office, confirmed …
read moreEvery aborted baby is like a slave in the womb, in that the mother decides the little one's fate, says the director of African-American outreach for Priests for Life. Alveda King, niece of …
read moreThe White House released a transcript of Laura Bush\'s interview with the press today, after the U.S. first lady\'s private audience with Benedict XVI. * * * Eden Hotel Rome Laura Bush: I just …
read moreBenedict XVI received U.S. first lady Laura Bush and her daughter Barbara in private audience, and shared his concerns about the violence unleashed over press cartoons of Mohammed. The wife of …
read moreThe Holy See described as \"unacceptable\" the recent statements of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who called for doing away with the state of Israel. On Friday afternoon, Joaquín …
read moreBenedict XVI had a private meeting with Irish President Mary McAleese after the general audience. After meeting with the faithful today in St. Peter's Square, and before returning to the papal …
read moreThe peace process in Sudan will not be interrupted by the death of Vice President John Garang, said the archbishop of Khartoum. Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako explained that the mistrust and …
read moreHere is the address Benedict XVI delivered on June 24 to Carlo Ciampi, President of Italy, during his state visit to the Quirinal Palace. * * * VISIT OF POPE BENEDICT XVI TO THE PRESIDENT OF …
read moreBenedict XVI illustrated the principles on which a "healthy secularity" is based in church-state relations in a visit to the Italian President Carlo Ciampi. The Pope made his first visit to a …
read moreFormer U.S. President Bill Clinton visited the Vatican in his U.N.-mandated campaign to promote international solidarity in tsunami relief projects. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo …
read moreSouth Africa has a role to play in favor of peace and promoting moral values in the African continent, says Benedict XVI. The Pope made this comment today when he received South African …
read moreItalian President Carlo Ciampi became the first head of state to be received in audience by Benedict XVI. The president, who arrived today at the Vatican accompanied by his wife, Franca, had a …
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