Pope urges prayer, action to comfort AIDS sufferers on World AIDS day, prays for end to HIV

Pope urges prayer, action to comfort AIDS patients

African cardinals denounce ‘cultural imperialism’ in aid, trade and health care

African cardinals denounce “cultural imperialism”

VATICAN CITY — African cardinals denounced the “cultural imperialism” of wealthy countries in their aid, trade and health care policies for Africa, saying Wednesday that the West’s promotion of abortion rights and condoms is destroying the continent’s moral fabric.

Priest who lived and died with leprosy patients in Hawaii now a saint; seen

Priest who lived with leprosy now a saint

VATICAN CITY — A 19th-century priest whose courageous work with leprosy patients in Hawaii has been likened to the efforts of those battling the stigma of AIDS was elevated to sainthood Sunday by Pope Benedict XVI, along with four other Catholics he hailed as heroes of holiness.

Pope canonizes 5 new saints, including priest who helped leprosy patients in Hawaii

Pope elevates 5 new saints, 1 for work in Hawaii

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI canonized five new saints Sunday, including a 19th-century priest whose work with leprosy patients on a Hawaiian island has been hailed by U.S. President Barack Obama as inspiring those helping AIDS sufferers in today’s world.

Pope proclaims 5 new saints, including priest who helped leprosy patients in Hawaii

Pope proclaims 5 new saints

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI canonized five new saints Sunday, including a 19th century priest who worked with leprosy patients on an isolated Hawaiian island, praising them as models of perfection for sacrificing themselves for others.

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  • Gina_Alzate Spiritual Destination: Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City - https://shar.es/aKLeG #xmnrtrvl
  • zackyap London and Rome hostels booked. Christmas in the Vatican City. Got to settle new year accomodation in Prague
  • MariiahPapaya eww they carry the dead pope around Vatican City uncovered and whatnot?! #thatsnasty
  • vinnieangelo They jumped the shark with the helicopter blowing up over Vatican City.
  • munafo BREAKING NEWS: Vatican City introduces new pope. Pope Tim Tebow the 1st.
  • PatGermelman #omgfacts The Mall in Washington, D.C. is 1.4 times larger than Vatican City.
  • munafo BREAKING NEWS: Vatican City has announced Gainesville, FL is the new Holy Land...
  • RizaRocks Chilean, Argentine presidents mark peace treaty with pope: VATICAN CITY (AFP) - The presidents of Chile and Arg.. https://bit.ly/4s4cRB
  • KayLouDee Just saw 2012, found it scary what we'll do to preserve our 'Humanity'. The only scene i found hard to watch was Vatican City collaspsing...
  • specialized Experienced Vatican City and Sistine Chapel (along with thousands of others) and wow. Another fine day.
  • joshdenier I want to live in vatican city for a year or two...too much history just to visit...
  • pearlatplay i wonder how many churches there are in vatican city.. seems like countless!

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  • hostelmanagement London and Rome hostels booked. Christmas in the Vatican City.
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  • tomhimpe Just saw 2012, found it scary what we'll do to preserve our 'Humanity'. The only scene i found hard to watch was Vatican City collaspsing...
  • specialized Experienced Vatican City and Sistine Chapel (along with thousands of others) and wow. Another fine day.
  • petrbuben Pope lauds '84 Argentina-Chile peace agreement
  • idahoptv Rick Steves tours Europe's tiniest countries (Nov 28) Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Andorra 6:30/5:30 pm MT/PT.
  • inquisitionnews Holy See to have pavilion at Venice Biennial: Vatican City, Nov 27, 2009 / 11:59 pm (CNA).- After Pope Be.. https://bit.ly/8FlYo0 (CNA)
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  • peacefulc Watching Angels & Demons (Tom Hanks). Let the story of papal conspiracy, the Illuminati & cataclysmic destruction of Vatican City unfold.
  • specialized Tomorrow's plan is Vatican City! Then dinner and beers with Dr and Mrs @njaalborch I guess!
  • inquisitionnews Blaine Nine Cardinals to take part in Novena for feast of Immaculate Conception: Vatican City, Nov 27, 2009 / 12:18 ... https://bit.ly/8HkOcV (CNA).
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  • conservatweet [FreeRepublic] Association in favor of crucifixes in schools to march on St. Peter's square: Vatican City, Nov 26, ...
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  • mkhall The age of consent within Vatican City is 12
  • chrisvoss CHRISVOSS Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with a population of 1000 and a size 108.7 acres.
  • chrisvoss Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with a population of 1000 and a size 108.7 acres.
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