Stories Archived for Two Months

Chinese Catholics pray for Olympics as torch arrives in Hong Kong
BEIJING (CNS) – Catholics in China prayed for God's blessing on the Olympic Games as the Olympic torch arrived in Hong Kong en route to the capital Beijing.

Haiti's food crisis prolongs national angst, promotes flight in boats
WASHINGTON (CNS) – A new prime minister in Haiti may temporarily lower anxiety among hungry citizens, but two Catholic Church officials said the government must focus on reducing food prices to prevent future rioting and stop more Haitians from trying to flee the nation in rickety boats.

Pope says trip to U.S. was opportunity to give, receive hope, faith
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI said his April 15-20 visit to the United Nations and the United States was an opportunity to give -- and to receive -- a witness to the power of hope and faith.

Pope to give homily by satellite at eucharistic congress in Quebec
QUEBEC CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI will give the homily via satellite transmission from Rome at the closing Mass of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City.

Homeless end occupation of historic basilica in Naples after 22 days
NAPLES, Italy (CNS) – A group of 348 homeless people, including 115 children, occupied a historic basilica in Naples for 22 days, demanding that government officials find them permanent public housing

Cardinal: Relics of Padre Pio remind Catholics saints were people
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Italy (CNS) – Venerating the relics of St. Padre Pio is a reminder that the saints were real men and women who lived for God, said Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes.

Vatican official says Olympics should foster peace, not conflict
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Olympic Games and sports in general should be activities that foster peace and dialogue, not political wrangling and conflict, said one Vatican official.

Church agencies call for help in responding to Haitian food crisis
BALTIMORE (CNS) – Violent demonstrations in Haiti have prompted officials from aid agencies to call on the Haitian government and the international community to funnel more resources into the country so people can get food and gasoline.

Pope says U.S. visit will be 'special missionary experience'
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Two days before his first visit as pope to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI described the trip as a "special missionary experience" and requested prayers for its success.

At ground zero, pope will pray for victims and families, world peace
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In addition to praying at ground zero in New York for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and for their families, Pope Benedict XVI will pray for peace and understanding in the world.

Pope: Take Gospel of mercy to those who've divorced, had abortions