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Vatican City, Sep 2, 2010 / 08:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, the Vatican's former secretary of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant People, has promised to continue voicing his opinions on the rights of immigrants, though he recently stepped down from the Vatican post.

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Sep 2, 2010 / 07:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As the Palestinian and Israeli governments seek an agreement in Washington D.C., the Israeli president and Pope Benedict XVI hoped for "lasting peace" on Thursday. The Pope was recognized by the Nobel Prize-winning Israeli leader Shimon Peres during a meeting between the two as the "Shepherd" leading to the "the fields of peace."

Vatican City, Sep 1, 2010 / 08:44 pm (CNA).- The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity is not an entity independent from the Pope, its new president confirmed on Wednesday. Archbishop Kurt Koch spoke with L'Osservatore Romano newspaper about some of the highlights from his meetings with the Pope this past week.

Vatican City, Sep 1, 2010 / 02:31 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The secretary of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant Peoples, an outspoken proponent for the rights of people "on the move," has retired. Having celebrated his 70th birthday on Saturday, Archbishop Agostino Marchetto was eligible for an "early" exit.

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Sep 1, 2010 / 05:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Every gift from the Holy Spirit is meant for the edification of the community of believers, taught the Pope at Wednesday's general audience. Dedicating his catechesis to St. Hildegard of Bingen, Benedict XVI praised her as a model for modern women religious, and noted that she benefited the faithful by her willingness to submit her supernatural visions to the interpretation of the Church.

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 31, 2010 / 07:06 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- At the closing of a summer seminar for his former students, the Holy Father urged gratitude for the Eucharist, remarking that the Sacrament shows how "God's style" is different than man's, given the human tendency to give "only to those who will give us something back."

Vatican City, Aug 31, 2010 / 10:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi announced on Tuesday that a German journalist has been given permission to publish a series of his conversations with the Holy Father. In the book, to be released by the end of the year, it is expected that the Pope will share his side of the story on the subjects of sex abuse, AIDS in Africa and the lifting of the excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X bishops.

Vatican City, Aug 30, 2010 / 04:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- On Sunday, the Holy Father prayed for God's assistance in protecting the earth for future generations. Both he and Patriarch Bartholomew I have made statements concerning the environment as the "Day for the Protection of the Environment" approaches.

Rome, Italy, Aug 30, 2010 / 04:57 am (CNA/EWTN News).- While recently released documentation written by Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli in the 1930's does little to dispel the "black legend" of Pope Pius XII, it does provide insight into his character. During the 10 years he served as secretary of state to Pope Pius XI, Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli, the future Pius XII, took detailed notes of the Pontiff's every audience.

Vatican City, Aug 29, 2010 / 04:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Remembering the 32 Chileans and one Bolivian trapped for nearly a month in copper mine in northern Chile, the Holy Father prayed on Sunday for the intercession of the patron saint of miners for their safe extraction.

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 29, 2010 / 07:34 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Christ did not limit himself to taking just the lowest place at the table, explained Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday. Jesus, taught the Pope, repeatedly offers humanity "a model of humility and of free giving" and showed the world "radical humility" by accepting the Cross.

CNA STAFF, Aug 29, 2010 / 05:02 am (CNA).- St. Gregory the Great, a central figure of the medieval western Church and one of the most admired Popes in history, will be commemorated in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Catholic liturgy on September 3.

Vatican City, Aug 28, 2010 / 01:50 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- St. Augustine's life is still a strong witness for youth in the search for truth today amid life's distractions, Cardinal Angelo Comastri has told Vatican Radio. He added that the fourth-century saint offers an example of how to rise above one's circumstances and find meaning.

Rome, Italy, Aug 28, 2010 / 06:31 am (CNA/EWTN News).- For the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Mother Teresa's birth a "very moving" exhibition dedicated to the life and works of the blessed has been opened all over the planet. The Vatican's new head of bishops, who was on hand for last Thursday's inauguration in Rome, stated his appreciation for the exhibit and hoped that many would be able to see it.

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 27, 2010 / 08:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Former students of Pope Benedict have gathered in Castel Gandolfo for their annual summer seminar sometimes called the "Ratzinger Schulerkreis." According to L'Osservatore Romano, the theme of this year's encounter will focus on the Second Vatican Council.

Vatican City, Aug 27, 2010 / 07:06 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- If religious leaders teach their adherents about other religions in an "objective way," they can have "a decisive impact" on the peaceful coexistence of religions, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran wrote to the world's Muslims on Friday as Ramadan came to a close.

Rome, Italy, Aug 27, 2010 / 04:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The day of her baptism was actually more important to Mother Teresa than her birthday. Although she may not have celebrated her 100th birthday herself, August 26 was marked by her order in Rome, and many other places, "to give honor and glory to God."

Rome, Italy, Aug 26, 2010 / 05:46 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica remembered at Mass on Thursday how a promise he made to Mother Teresa 40 years ago preserved his vocation. She taught him that without prayer, charity cannot exist.

Rome, Italy, Aug 26, 2010 / 05:25 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The "exemplary model" of Blessed Mother Teresa was highlighted in a letter from Pope Benedict XVI released for the 100th anniversary of her birth. An accompanying message from the current mother superior of the Missionaries of Charity reproposed Mother Teresa's call to change the world through small acts performed with great love.

Vatican City, Aug 25, 2010 / 08:21 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Pope's cobbler delivered him two new pairs of shoes in person on Wednesday, one white and one in the traditional red. Making a personal effort to improve Christian unity, the shoemaker also sent a pair to the Russian Orthodox Patriarch in the mail.