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A timeline of important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI

Here are some important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI. April 16, 1927: Joseph Ratzinger is born in Marktl am Inn, Germany. 1945...

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at age 95

Retired Pope Benedict XVI died Dec. 31 at age 95, nearly 10 years after leaving the papacy to retire to what he said would be a life of prayer and stu...

Sisters of Notre Dame choose U.S. sister as new leader of international congregation

Sister Mary Ann Culpert, SND was selected as the superior general of the international congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame. She will ...

Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary on March 25

Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penitential prayer service in St. Peter's Basilica...

USCCB Administrative Committee calls for end to hostilities in Ukraine

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee issued the following statement on Ukraine. The Administrat...

Collection will aid Ukrainian war victims, other regional needs

The faithful throughout the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will have an opportunity to provide financial assistance to the war victims in Uk...

A message from Bishop Malesic asking all to pray for peace in Ukraine

The stunning news today of the Russian invasion into Ukraine has shaken the world. I ask all people of good will to join me in praying for an immediat...