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Rome, Italy, Jul 12, 2010 / 10:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In an emotional homily given Saturday in the chapel of the Center of Studies for the Legion of Christ in Rome, recently named Pontifical Delegate Archbishop Velasio De Paolis called on the Legionaries to be encouraged on their new path and to trust in the grace of God for the future.

Commissions on the Structures and interdisciplinary study of the Situation of the Order From July 5-7, all the brothers who are part of the important commissions organized by the General Chapter of 2009 came together at the General Curia in Rome. One commission dealt with the structures of the government of the Order and its [...]

Spiritual Retreat of the General Definitory The weekend of July 3 and 4 of this year, the General Definitory made a spiritual retreat at the Poor Clare’s Monastery of St. Clare of Camerino, Italy. It was founded by Blessed Camilla Battista da Varano, a Poor Clare herself who will be canonized by Pope Benedict XVI [...]

European Vocations Service (EVS) Esztergom, Hungary, 1-4.07.2010 The annual meeting of European Vocation Service (EVS) organized by the Commission of the Council of the European Episcopal Conference (CCEE) for the care of priestly vocations and consecrated life in the Church unfolded under the title, “Come and See. The Priest: Witness and Servant of Vocations”. Among the 53 [...]

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Jul 11, 2010 / 10:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In his first Angelus prayer from the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, the Holy Father recalled the parable of the Good Samaritan. He said that the story from Luke's Gospel should lead us to change our thinking and living to Christ's logic, that of charity.

Vatican City, Jul 10, 2010 / 11:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican's accounts continue to run in the red but have improved from last year, the Holy See announced on Saturday. Deficits from the past are gradually being reabsorbed.

Vatican City, Jul 9, 2010 / 05:22 pm (CNA).- The Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano has offered up praise for Disney-Pixar's "Toy Story 3" for providing moviegoers with a profound reflection on transcendental human themes and a lesson on true friendship through the experience of the film's toy stars.

Vatican City, Jul 9, 2010 / 10:15 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Archbishop Velasio De Paolis, C.S., as the of the Pontifical Delegate to the Legion of Christ. Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi told journalists Friday that "as soon as possible" he will personally meet with the Legion's superiors to discuss the scope of his role.

Vatican City, Jul 8, 2010 / 03:53 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- More information regarding the soon-to-be-announced modifications to the Vatican's canonical guidelines for dealing with abusive priests and other sins came to the surface on Thursday. In addition to the previously leaked content, sins such as the attempted ordination of women and "crimes against the faith" will also be addressed by the pending Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) document.

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Jul 8, 2010 / 12:42 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Having arrived at Castel Gandolfo to begin his summer vacation, the Holy Father greeted those present from a window overlooking the square and thanked them for their friendship.

North Slavic Conference (27.06-11.07.2010) Under the guidance of the Secretary for Formation and Studies of the North Slavic Conference, Br. Witoslaw Sztyk, OFM, the Franciscan youth gathered together for the annual course of preparation for solemn profession at the Shrine of Mount St. Anna in Poland. The first part of the meeting lasted a couple of [...]

Information from Haiti Dear brothers, Time always passes very fast, and Haiti is no longer news. The TV and newspapers do not say anything. Many of you are wondering what is happening here and how this nation is back trying to get back on its feet. Five months have already passed. No one notes anymore that this country [...]

John Duns Scotus (Pope Benedict XVI: General Audience 07.07.2010) Dear brothers and sisters, This morning – after a few catecheses on several great theologians – I wish to present to you another important figure in the history of theology: John Duns Scotus, who lived at the end of the 13th century. An ancient inscription on his tomb [...]

Rome, Italy, Jul 8, 2010 / 03:31 am (CNA).- The Leadership Conference of Women Religious' (LCWR) support for the U.S. health care bill passed in March was a topic in lengthy discussions between LCWR officials and Vatican leaders, who also discussed the doctrinal investigation of the group.

Vatican City, Jul 7, 2010 / 08:32 pm (CNA).- Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at a recent Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said the mission of the priest is "to bring heaven down to earth, to bring about the communion of all men and women with God."

Vatican City, Jul 7, 2010 / 02:31 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Updates to canon law on the gravest sins in the Church can be expected in the coming days, Vatican sources report. The modifications are expected to give "greater clarity" to the Vatican protocol for suspending and laicizing priests.

Vatican City, Jul 7, 2010 / 01:40 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Father retired on Wednesday afternoon to his residence at Castel Gandolfo where he will be spending the greater part of the next few months. He asked for prayers as he retires for a time of rest, work, study and writing.

Vatican City, Jul 7, 2010 / 10:31 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI continued on the theme of medieval theologians at Wednesday's general audience, as he taught about a Franciscan priest and teacher named Blessed John Duns Scotus. The Holy Father remembered his loyalty and devotion to Christ, the Church and the Successor of St. Peter, as well as his contributions to Christian thought.

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Vatican City, Jul 5, 2010 / 06:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Meeting with a delegation of inmates on Sunday during his pastoral visit to Sulmona, Italy, Pope Benedict XVI sent his prayers to all the prisoners. He hoped that, despite their difficult situation, they might find a way to contribute to society.