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Pope sees Pseudo-Dionysius as model for dialogue

Pope Benedict XVI resumed his series of talks on the early Church Fathers at his weekly public audience on May 14, introducing the Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, explaining how that ...

Filipino archbishop posts bail on arrest warrant

A Filipino archbishop has posted bail after a Manila court issued a warrant for his arrest. Archbishop Oscar Cruz of Lingayen Dagupan paid the bail of 10,000 Philippine pesos-- about ...

Extra-terrestrial life is possible, Vatican astronomer says

In an interview for L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican's astronomer has offered his opinion that it is possible for Christians to believe in the existence of extra-terrestrial ...

Australian archbishop seeks recovery of sacred in liturgy

An Australian archbishop has called for a greater sense of reverence in the liturgy, urging a frank appraisal of problems that have arisen since the Second Vatican Council. Archbishop ...

Italian court revives criminal charges against Vatican Radio executives

A criminal case against the top executives of Vatican Radio, charging them with environmental pollution, has been revived by Italy's top court. The Court of Cassation re-opened the case ...

Papal prayers for Chinese quake victims

During his regular weekly public audience on May 14, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sympathy for the victims of the earthquake that struck China's Sichuan province this week, causing over ...

The Des Moines Diocese has a new Bishop.

Dr. Ray

Bishop Richard Pates has been named as the new Bishop of the Des Moines Diocese. Go to the Diocesan website to learn more.


Faith Matters Conference 2008

Marcus Grodi

Marcus Grodi will be the keynote speaker at our second annual Faith Matters Conference on September 6, 2008. Details to be announced.