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Cardinal Dolan's Address at Notre Dame Commencement

Might I propose to you, my new classmates, class of 2013, that Mary is not just our patroness, but our model.

New York, May 20, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1427 hits

Here is the address given Sunday by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the US bishops' conference, at the University of Notre Dame commencement. * * * Thank you, Notre Dame, for the joy of your company, the gracious invitation, the warm welcome, and the high honor of this degree. ...

Articles from "Cardinals' Documents"

Hong Kong Bishop Thanks Pope for Attention to China

"Our Holy Father ... has always loved the Church, putting all his heart and energy into the pastoral service of the People of God"

Hong Kong, February 14, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2059 hits

Here is a statement issued Tuesday by Cardinal John Tong, bishop of Hong Kong, in response to the Holy Father's resignation. * * * Heartfelt Thanks to the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI Our …

Vatican City, February 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 4010 hits

Here is a translation of the brief statement by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Pope's secretary of state and the cardinal camerlengo, at the end of this evening's Ash Wednesday Mass, over …

"On behalf of these your dear colleagues, let me tell you that we are closer to you than ever"

Vatican City, February 11, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 3104 hits

Here is the translation of the statment made by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals, after Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he would resign from the See of St. …

Vatican City, February 10, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1931 hits

Lord Cardinals and dear concelebrants, lord ambsassadors and distinguished officials, relatives and friends of the departed cardinal, brothers and sisters in the Lord!Yesterday, in the heart …

"Our nation greatly needs our prayers and personal sacrifices"

Washington, D.C., January 22, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 704 hits

Here is the text of a Jan. 16 message from Cardinal Seán O'Malley, chairman of the US bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, marking today's 40th anniversary of the US Supreme Court …

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