Pope suspends Kerala bishop for adoption

Jagan T 4 years ago Region: India

The controversial Catholic Bishop Dr. John Thattunkal, who has become butt of criticism for adopting a 26 year old woman, has been suspended from Kochi Arch Bishop position by Pope Benedict XVI. Varappuzha Archbishop Dr Da... more

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Yes, the Vatican Is Still Scarred By The Sex-Abuse Scandals

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Australia

For the early part of 2008, the Vatican has been scarred with the reports of sex abuse within the American Catholic clergy. During his first-ever visit to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI spent the time to meet with th... more

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Pope John Paul II May Be Handed First-Class Ticket On Sainthood Express

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Vatican City State

After death, it would take decades to centuries for clergyman to ascend into being a saint. In the case of the late Pope John Paul II, this may not be the case. Officials of the Vatican are now tasked with scouring throug... more

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Filipino Lawyer Sues Pope and a Cardinal

Mr Oldtowner 5 years ago Region: Philippines

A Filipino lawyer has sued Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales yesterday (April 29, 2008) in a Manila prosecutor’s office. Atty. Ely Pamatong filed charges of human right violations, forced to cause to b... more

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India’s first women saint, no not Mother Teresa

Jagan T 5 years ago Region: India

For the first time in the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church, a woman, popularly known as Sister Alphonsa from Kottayam, Kerala, will be declared a saint by Pope Benedict XVI. Sister Alphonsa of the Immaculate Concep... more

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Pope Benedict XVI says trial of Galileo was just and fair.

Bozotheclown 5 years ago Region: Vatican City State

      In an unnamed source Pope Benedict XVI has declared his approval of the persecution of Galileo.        The Roman Catholic leader has approved that the trial of ... more

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