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Faith is a "Free Gift of God"

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Cristero War: the Story Behind the Cover Up

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

By Kathleen Naab

Archbishop Becciu: Pope Has Not Lost Serenity

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY, MAY 30, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The "Osservatore Romano" newspaper today published an interview with Archbishop Angelo Becciu, Deputy Secretary of State under Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, concerning the question of stolen papal documents.

Pope Invites Italian Movement to Continue Witness of Faith

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Abortion does not improve women's reproductive health

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

By Denise Hunnell, MD

Former Anglicans Ordained in England

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

WESTMINSTER, England, MAY 30,2012 (Zenit.org).- Seventeen men were ordained deacons on May 26 at Westminster Cathedral. The men -- all former Anglican clergy -- were ordained, at the request of Monsignor Keith Newton, the Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, The diaconal ordination was presided by Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and former Anglican, Alan Hopes.

Caritas to Host International Congress in Vienna

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

VIENNA, Austria, MAY 30, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Caritas will host an International Congress on World Hunger and Food Security in Vienna, Austria on June 1-2. The purpose of the meeting is to find global solutions to why 925 million people worldwide suffer from hunger.

Religious Freedom at Stake in Egyptian Presidential Election

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

GIZA, Egypt, MAY 30, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The results of the first round of the presidential elections in Egypt, held on May 23-24, narrowed the field to two candidates. There will be a run-off between Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate, and Ahmed Shafik, formerly prime minister under President Hosni Mubarak. Egyptians will go to the polls June 16-17 to choose between them.

When To Celebrate?/3: The Liturgical Year (CCC 1168-1173)

ZENIT — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

By Juan José Silvestre

Benedict XVI Calls on Faithful Seek Unity in the Holy Spirit

ZENIT — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Papal Appointments Announced for Denver and Buffalo

ZENIT — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

ROME, MAY 29, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Pope Benedict XVI today nominated Bishop Samuel J. Aquila as the new archbishop of Denver, Colorado, and Bishop Richard J. Malone as bishop of Buffalo, New York.

Evangelization -- One Family at a Time

ZENIT — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Vatican Will Continue Investigating Theft of Private Documents

ZENIT — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

By Antonio Gaspari

Children's Masses

ZENIT — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

ROME, MAY 29, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university.

Pope Benedict XVI Makes Donation to Earthquake Victims

ZENIT — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY, May 29, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Following a devastating earthquake in northern Italy, Pope Benedict XVI, through the Pontifical Council “Cor Unum”, has made a donation to the dioceses in the region. The contribution of €100,000 will assist aid activities undertaken by the Catholic Church in the pontifical jurisdictions of Carpi, Mantua, Modena-Nonantola and Ferrara-Camacchio.

Italian Prelate Discusses Challenges Facing the Church

ZENIT — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

By Luca Marcolivio

Pope Benedict XVI Saddened Over Massacre in Houla

ZENIT — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY, MAY 29, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See today condemned the recent massacre in the Syrian town of Houla which resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people including 49 children.

ZENIT to Return May 29

ZENIT — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK, MAY 25, 2012 (Zenit.org).- There will be no ZENIT English news service on Monday, May 28. The normal service will resume Tuesday.

Pope to Participate in Family Festival

ZENIT — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

MILAN, Italy, MAY 25, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI will take part in a festival of families next weekend during his trip to Milan for the 7th World Meeting of Families.

Pakistani Bishop Decries Theft of Church Land

ZENIT — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

LAHORE, Pakistan, MAY 25, 2012 (Zenit.org).- A Pakistani bishop is decrying the government take-over of Church-owned land, and the destruction of properties -- including a homeless shelter -- at the site.