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Lady Gaga: What’s in a name by Monk's Hobbit on May 22, 2012A name stands for the person: what he is and what he will be.  That is why the Catholic  Church encourage parents to adopt Christian names, usually a saint’s name, so that will be like that saint someday.  If you name your son as Stephen, you ho...

The Catholic Church leading Christians to Unity by In Defense of the Church on Feb 21, 2012Thanks to Jimmy Akin's Secret Info ClubThe effort to restore full unity among the different groups of Christians in the world is known as "ecumenism." There has been a great deal of work done toward this goal in recent years. Some of it has been good...

Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 20th World Day of the Sick by Priest's Stuff on Feb 10, 201211 February 2012 “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you” (Lk 17:19) Dear Brothers and Sisters, In the occasion of the World Day of the Sick, which we will celebrate on 11 February 2012, the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, I wish to renew my...

Biography of Pope Benedict XVI by Priest's Stuff on Feb 7, 2012Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, was born at Marktl am Inn, Diocese of Passau (Germany) on 16 April 1927 (Holy Saturday) and was baptised on the same day. His father, a policeman, belonged to an old family of farmers from Lower Bavaria o...

On Our Lord’s Prayer at the Last Supper by Papal Wednesday Address on Jan 23, 2012“When Trial Comes Upon the Disciples, Jesus’ Prayer Sustains Their Weakness” VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the Italian-language catechesis Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience held...

On the Role of Spiritual Guides by Papal Wednesday Address on Jan 22, 2012Helping Those Called to “Recognize the Voice of God and Follow It” VATICAN CITY, JAN. 16, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave before and after praying the midday Angelus on Sunday with those gathered...

Epiphany is a Feast of Light by Homilies on Jan 8, 2012EPIPHANY OF THE LORD HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI St Peter’s Basilica, 6th Jan 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters! The Epiphany is a feast of light. “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you” (I...

Vatican appoints Imus bishop Tagle as new archbishop of Manila by Nascor Esse Chemicus | I am born to be a Chemist on Oct 13, 2011Vatican appoints Imus bishop Tagle as new archbishop of Manila: By Jerome Aning Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—The Vatican has appointed Imus Bishop Luis Antonio Tagle to succeed Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, after h...

Pope showered with confetti by In Defense of the Church on Aug 18, 2011Clouded: Confetti descended no the Popemobile as the pontiff made his way into the city centre of Madrid(Source: DailyMail.uk)See more photos HERE!

VATICAN CITY: The Smallest Country in the World yet has One of the Most Powerful Leader by In Defense of the Church on Jun 19, 2011Forgive me if this sounds bragging to non-Catholics but it's a FACT that the Vatican City State is considered the smallest country in the world and it's a member of the United Nations.Many Catholics do not know that the Vatican State is an Independen...