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May 5, 2011
Vatican Pledges Penal Measures Against Canadian Bishop

VATICAN CITY, MAY 4, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican is promising to seek "the appropriate disciplinary or penal measures" for Canadian Bishop Raymond Lahey, 70, who was found guilty of importing child pornography into the country.

In 2009, Bishop Raymond Lahey was found in possession of 588 images of child pornography images and some 60 videos at the Ottawa airport. He resigned as bishop of the Antigonish Diocese in Nova Scotia the next day.

May 2, 2011
1M Pilgrims Make for Most Crowded Beatification Ever

VATICAN CITY, MAY 1, 2011 (Zenit.org).- More than 1 million pilgrims participated in the most crowded beatification in history today in Rome.

VATICAN CITY, MAY 1, 2011 (Zenit.org).- More than 1 million pilgrims participated in the most crowded beatification in history today in Rome.

A huge round of applause rose up from St. Peter’s Square, passing along the Via della Conciliazione and side streets to the Circus Maximus -- where thousands of people followed the celebration on video screens -- when Benedict XVI read the formula of beatification.

April 26, 2011
Pope Contrasts Easter Joy With Suffering Humanity

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In his Easter message, Benedict XVI contrasted the joy of the Resurrection with the sufferings and "painful situations" that continue to afflict mankind, such as natural disasters, poverty, illness and war.

Before imparting his blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city of Rome and the world), the Pope noted that at Easter "the hosts of angels, saints and blessed souls join with one voice in our exultant song. [...] But alas, it is not so on earth!"

April 18, 2011
Is Palm Sunday Just a "Quaint" Custom, Asks Pope

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Accompanied by thousands of pilgrims waiving palms in memory of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Benedict XVI today asked if the symbolism of today's liturgy is merely a "ritual" and a "quaint custom."

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Accompanied by thousands of pilgrims waiving palms in memory of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Benedict XVI today asked if the symbolism of today's liturgy is merely a "ritual" and a "quaint custom."

The answer, the Pope said, can only be understood if we are "clear about what Jesus himself wished to do and actually did."

March 6, 2011
Vatican Planning to Launch Online News Portal

VATICAN, March 2, 2011 (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican's communications department is streamlining its presence on the Internet with a news portal that gathers its media coverage in one place.

VATICAN, March 2, 2011 (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican's communications department is streamlining its presence on the Internet with a news portal that gathers its media coverage in one place.

Pontifical Council for Social Communications president Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli announced updated plans for the new site during his department's annual meeting this week. He has referred to the project several times in the last six months during Vatican press conferences.

February 16, 2011
Vatican Officials Express Hopes for Egypt's Future

VATICAN, Feb. 14, 2011 (CNS) -- The Vatican's ambassador to Egypt said he hoped the country's future would include greater social justice and greater freedom for all of the country's people.

VATICAN, Feb. 14, 2011 (CNS) -- The Vatican's ambassador to Egypt said he hoped the country's future would include greater social justice and greater freedom for all of the country's people.

In an interview with Vatican Radio Feb. 11, Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald said he hoped the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, which is running Egypt, would follow the direction of constitutional reform and "will also respond to the other demands of the population with regard to social justice and with regard to political liberties as well."

February 1, 2011
Pope: Evangelization Without Solidarity for Oppressed is Unacceptable

VATICAN, Jan. 25, 2011 (CNS) -- It is "unacceptable" to evangelize without addressing the urgent problems of poverty, injustice and oppression, Pope Benedict XVI said.

VATICAN, Jan. 25, 2011 (CNS) -- It is "unacceptable" to evangelize without addressing the urgent problems of poverty, injustice and oppression, Pope Benedict XVI said.

To not be concerned with life's temporal problems would be to forget the Gospel teaching to love one's neighbor who is suffering and in need and "it would not be in harmony with Jesus' life," which combined proclaiming the Good News and curing people of disease and illness, the pope said in his message for World Mission Sunday 2011.

January 3, 2011
Pope Signs Vatican Financial Transparency Measures

VATICAN CITY, December 30, 2010--Pope Benedict XVI has instituted a new agency to monitor all Vatican financial operations and make sure they meet international norms against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism.

VATICAN CITY, December 30, 2010--Pope Benedict XVI has instituted a new agency to monitor all Vatican financial operations and make sure they meet international norms against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism.

The pope issued an apostolic letter Dec. 30 that established the Financial Information Authority as an independent agency to oversee the monetary and commercial activities of all Vatican-related institutions, including the Vatican bank.

January 3, 2011
Pope Signs Vatican Financial Transparency Measures

VATICAN CITY, December 30, 2010--Pope Benedict XVI has instituted a new agency to monitor all Vatican financial operations and make sure they meet international norms against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism.

VATICAN CITY, December 30, 2010--Pope Benedict XVI has instituted a new agency to monitor all Vatican financial operations and make sure they meet international norms against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism.

The pope issued an apostolic letter Dec. 30 that established the Financial Information Authority as an independent agency to oversee the monetary and commercial activities of all Vatican-related institutions, including the Vatican bank.

January 3, 2011
Pope Visits Vatican Nativity Scene

ROME, Jan. 1, 2011—Pope Benedict XVI visited the Vatican Nativity scene at St. Peter Square after presiding the first vespers of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on December 31. Part of this evening liturgy is the traditional singing of the “Te Deum” and Eucharistic adoration with benediction in thanksgiving for the past year.

ROME, Jan. 1, 2011—Pope Benedict XVI visited the Vatican Nativity scene at St. Peter Square after presiding the first vespers of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on December 31. Part of this evening liturgy is the traditional singing of the “Te Deum” and Eucharistic adoration with benediction in thanksgiving for the past year.

The pope first knelt in silent prayer before he toured the different nativity sections with Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo.

December 29, 2010
Vatican's Nativity Scene with Filipino Figures Unveiled

ROME, Dec. 25, 2010—The nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, featuring nine Filipino statues to complement the traditional figures of the Holy Family, was unveiled during a solemn evening ceremony on Dec. 24.

ROME, Dec. 25, 2010—The nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, featuring nine Filipino statues to complement the traditional figures of the Holy Family, was unveiled during a solemn evening ceremony on Dec. 24.

The Governorate of the Vatican City organized the event which was attended by ecclesiastical authorities of the Holy See and civil authorities from the City and Province of Rome.

Mercedes A. Tuason, Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See, with Josephine Bantug, led the Filipino community in Rome during the unveiling.

December 29, 2010
Vatican's Nativity Scene with Filipino Figures Unveiled

ROME, Dec. 25, 2010—The nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, featuring nine Filipino statues to complement the traditional figures of the Holy Family, was unveiled during a solemn evening ceremony on Dec. 24.

ROME, Dec. 25, 2010—The nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, featuring nine Filipino statues to complement the traditional figures of the Holy Family, was unveiled during a solemn evening ceremony on Dec. 24.

The Governorate of the Vatican City organized the event which was attended by ecclesiastical authorities of the Holy See and civil authorities from the City and Province of Rome.

Mercedes A. Tuason, Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See, with Josephine Bantug, led the Filipino community in Rome during the unveiling.

December 20, 2010
WikiLeaks Show Vatican Horrified by Irish Clergy's Sex Abuse

VATICAN, Dec. 13, 2010 (CNS) -- A spate of U.S. diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks portray the Vatican as horrified over clerical sex abuse in Ireland but also deeply concerned that the procedures used by Irish investigators of the scandal were "an affront to Vatican sovereignty."

VATICAN, Dec. 13, 2010 (CNS) -- A spate of U.S. diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks portray the Vatican as horrified over clerical sex abuse in Ireland but also deeply concerned that the procedures used by Irish investigators of the scandal were "an affront to Vatican sovereignty."

The cables, released Dec. 10-12, touched on a wide range of issues, from the Vatican's efforts to deal with leftist governments in Latin America to its recent moves to welcome disaffected Anglicans into the Catholic Church.