Articles on this issue "prayer"
Benedict XVI said he would pray at the tomb of Pope John Paul II on All Souls Day. Popes traditionally visit the tombs of past pontiffs the day after All Saints Day. \"Tomorrow afternoon I …
read moreBenedict XVI appealed for prayers and aid for those affected by the U.S. hurricanes and for the victims of natural disasters worldwide. After reciting the midday Angelus today with crowds …
read moreBenedict XVI's general prayer intention for August will be for the success of World Youth Day. The Pope's intention states: "May it inspire or reawaken in young people the desire to meet …
read moreA "public square" that excludes people of faith is unhealthy, says the archbishop of Denver. Rather, everyone should have a voice in the life of a nation's public life, insisted Archbishop …
read moreHere is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered in Italian from the window of his study overlooking St. Peter's square before praying the Regina Caeli today at midday. * * * Dear …
read moreBenedict XVI ordained 21 priests for the Diocese of Rome on Pentecost, encouraging them to evangelize the world with the sacraments of the Eucharist and penance. In the Pope's homily today in …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the meditations and prayers that Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger prepared for the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum this Good Friday. * * * Meditations and …
read moreHere is John Paul II's message for this year's World Day of Prayer for Vocations, April 17. * * * "Called to put out into the deep" Venerable Brethren in the Episcopate, dearest Brothers and …
read moreIn his message for the next World Day of Prayer for Vocations, John Paul II encourages young people to respond to Christ's call to follow him without hesitation. The Pope in his message …
read moreJohn Paul II is praying this month of January "that all those working in the Middle East may intensify their efforts for peace." The general intention was announced by the Apostleship of …
read moreJohn Paul II says he prays constantly for peace in Ukraine, a country in crisis over its disputed Nov. 21 presidential elections. "My thoughts go to the Ukrainian pilgrims present in this …
read moreThe simple gesture that Catholics make thousands of times in their lives has a deeper meaning most of them don't realize. Now, the multifaceted significance of the sign of the cross has been …
read moreDuring the liturgy of lauds at the International Eucharistic Congress, a Honduran cardinal encouraged parents to school their children in prayer. "We can and must perfect our prayer life," …
read moreDuring October, John Paul II will pray "that the due presence of Catholics in national life and in the media of the Latin American continent may increase." The Apostleship of Prayer announced …
read moreDuring the month of September, John Paul II will pray "that in Africa authentic brotherly cooperation may develop among all those who work for the growth and development of ecclesial …
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