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Words of cardinal, pope ignite euthanasia debate

Some reports saw controversy between their attempts to define more clearly the moral lines in end-of-life issues.

What Is Peter’s Pence?

By D.D. Emmons. A sign of communion with the pope. (Subscription required)

Time of Transition

As Catholics around the world said goodbye to 'Pope John Paul the Great,' they welcomed his successor to the chair of Peter

The pope and the pol address climate change

Al Gore and Pope Benedict both say global warming is a moral issue

Terrorism is main target as Pope calls for peace

Stressing need to end 'religious fanaticism,' messages shift emphasis from U.S. war in Iraq

TCA Faith

By Father Ray Ryland. The Catholic answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.

Synod of Bishops ends with far-reaching goals

By Austen Ivereigh. One constant, however, was the need for New Evangelization to be a part of the Church’s mission.

Sparking faith among Austrians is Benedict's goal

This weekend, pope visits a country he knows well and hopes to give a blow to secularism

Saint vs. Pope

Whose authority prevails?

Reverence for remains

By Msgr. Charles Pope. Scattering of deceased person’s ashes cannot be compared with retaining saint’s relics for veneration

Reflecting on 10 years of the luminous mysteries

By J.J. Ziegler. How the five mysteries of light have made an impact on Catholic piety.

Primacy of pope at center of Catholic-Orthodox talks

By Gerard O'Connell. September meeting in Vienna addressed the primacy of bishop of Rome in the first millennium

Pope's Moscow move aimed at improving dialogue

Archbishop unpopular with Russian Orthodox leadership is replaced by young Italian priest

Pope Benedict searches 'for the face of the Lord'

'Jesus of Nazareth' is pontiff's first personal book since his election to the Chair of Peter.

Photographing the pope

Photos and text by Paul Haring. Catholic News Service photographer in Rome shares his favorite images from papal portfolio

Openers: Pope: Church's power lies in true wisdom of simple faith

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Pope Benedict pulled a surprise move, speaking off-the-cuff at the start of a Synod of Bishops for the Middle East earlier this month.

Mixed reactions follow Benedict's trip to Brazil

Country got to know new pope after loving John Paul II.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about military conflicts, Roman Missal, prenatal diagnosis and condom use. Subscription required

Lennon and the pope

We can never get lost in history, can never get lost in time if we understand our simple task.

John Paul the Great

Glad You Asked

John Norton: My son stiff-armed soon-to-be Blessed John Paul II

News that Pope Benedict XVI has cleared the way for the beatification of his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, on May 1, was met in my home with jubilation.

In Focus: What every Catholic needs to know about Church authority

By OSV staff. Rediscovering the benefits and beauty of one of the most mistrusted aspects of the Church

In Focus: Saving Brazil

The country with the world's largest Catholic population is experiencing a rapid decline in Catholic identity. Will the pope's visit turn things around?

'Heroic courage' of seven new saints praised

By Matthew Bunson. Pilgrims from the United States rejoice as pope canonizes Mother Cope and Kateri Tekakwitha.

Getting the Pope

By Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Showing off and making much noise by criticizing the Pope

German thinker influenced Vatican II, the pope

Dietrich von Hildebrand bore powerful witness against evils of Nazism.

For the pope's intentions

The Apostleship of Prayer, now some 50 million members strong, keeps Catholics linked to Pope Benedict XVI and to the mission lands.

Benedict XVI, Pastor

The Pope hopes to bring to the Eucharist all the Church; pastors need to catechize

5 years of illumination

This article has free access for all visitors. By Barry Michaels. In the month of the Rosary, OSV reflects on Pope John Paul II gift of the Luminous Mysteries.