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Statement from the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The announcements by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland placing several of its priests on Administrative Leave reflect the Diocese’s ongoing examination of prior instances of alleged sexual abuse of children. We remain committed to addressing this issue directly and openly. In this way, Bishop Pilla recently stated, all of us can become more a...

Pope names Bishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Duluth Coadjutor Archbishop of Cincinnati

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Another Vatican denial on ambassadors

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Saint Therese's astronaut visits Vatican

The U.S. astronaut who carried relics of St. Th

Pope begins new year with call for respect for creation, trust in God

VATICAN CITY - Having respect for every human being and for all of creation as God's handiwork and having trust in God's overwhelming love are the keys to peace and to a better future, Pope Benedict XVI said.Read the complete CNS news release>

Send the Pope a virtual Christmas card

VATICAN (Zenit) - The Vatican Web page Pope2you.net has made it possible this Christmas to send Benedict XVI a personalized Christmas card through e-mail or the social networking site Facebook.Read the complete Zenit news release>

Forgiveness does not replace justice, says Pope

Benedict XVI says the greatest persecution that the Church endures comes from