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Vatican forgives Lennon for Jesus quip

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican's newspaper has finally forgiven John Lennon for declaring that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus Christ, calling the remark a "boast" by a young man grappling with sudden fame.

Coldplay's Chris Martin Quits Band to Rule the World

London, England - Lead singer for the English rock band Coldplay stunned the music industry Wednesday when he announced that the band was breaking up in 2009. There have been rumors swirling about why the band decided to split....

Monasteries for the life of the Church and the world

For 55 years, the Church has dedicated November 21 to the value of contemplative life. "Seeking God and seeking him through Jesus Christ who has revealed him (cf. John 1:18), seeking him by fixing one's gaze on the invisible...

Placido Domingo sings John Paul II

Vatican City, November 21 - Spanish tenor Placido Domingo has made an album of songs based on poems written by late Pope John Paul II. The album, 'Infinite Love', will be presented in the Vatican next Friday. It reportedly...

Pope pondering change to Mass liturgy

VATICAN CITY -- A high-ranking Vatican official says Pope Benedict XVI is considering introducing a change to the Mass liturgy. Cardinal Francis Arinze, who heads the Vatican office for sacraments, says the pope may move the...

Catholic Church receives second visit from Armenian Apostolic Church this year

Vatican City, Nov 21, 2008 / 11:16 am (CNA).- Ecumenical relations between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Catholic Church are continuing to progress as the Vatican announced today that a high-level leader from the...

Bolivian capital's elevation takes its toll on Vatican envoy

Vatican City - The Vatican on Friday named a new papal nuncio, or ambassador, to Bolivia after his predecessor resigned for health reasons related to Bolivian capital La Paz's high altitude. Monsignor Giambattista Diquattro,...

Vatican Set to Go Green [2008-11-21]

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 21, 2008 .- The Vatican will be taking a step toward promoting a greener culture next week as it inaugurates new solar panels on the roof of Paul VI Hall. The inauguration will take place Wednesday at the...

Bishops Urged to Be Leaders in Charity [2008-11-21]

Cardinal Cordes Says It's a Responsibility of Evangelization VATICAN CITY, NOV. 21, 2008 .- Bishops must be careful not to delegate too much charity work to others, as it's necessary that they take an active leadership role...

Papal Address on Caring for Sick Children [2008-11-21]

"Every Human Being Has a Value in Himself" VATICAN CITY, NOV. 21, 2008 .- The theme of the congress was "Pastoral Care in the Treatment of Sick Children." Your Eminence, Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate and in the...

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