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- Traditionalists and the History of Jewish-Catholic RelationsBy reaching out to the Society of St. Pius X, the Vatican could be courting a step backwards in Catholic treatment of Judaism.
Site of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the U. S. Is Recognized by the VaticanThe Virgin Mary has appeared throughout the world - Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe, Medjugorje, to name a few - now the U. S. can claim her presence among us.
Visiting Vatican CityA guide to visiting Vatican City for tourists. Find out what to expect and what to see.- Useful Tips for Visiting the VaticanThe Vatican is one of the most impressive tourist sites in Rome, Italy. This guide will help you find your way through its many treasures.
New York City Mercy College Instructor Seeks Justice Against the Vatican and Legion of Christ for Merciless ActsOver the years, scandals surrounding the Catholic community have become common. Out of the many accusations, Vaca's story of sexual abuse is just one.- Vatican Financial Transparency Laws Crack Down on Tax FraudAfter financial fraud rocked the Vatican last year, the Pope's new Financial Information Authority got new powers, including investigating Vatican personnel suspected of committed financial crimes of all kinds
- Vatican's Facebook Strategy Proves Social Media is Completely MainstreamIf the most conservative of all organizations has a Facebook page, hat does that say about brands that still have no social media direction?
The Vatican Goes Modern - on Facebook and on YouTubeIn preparation for John Paul II's beatification, the Vatican wants to inform the public of the upcoming events as they unfold as well as providing videos of John Paul's pontificate.
Governor Andrew Cuomo in a Host of Trouble with the VaticanIt seems that Governor Andrew Cuomo is front page news again. That's nothing new for politicians. But in this case Cuomo is in trouble with the Pope, not the people.
Update on Father Nelson Baker's Cause for CanonizationOne supposed miracle is under consideration in Rome and has passed the first hurdle; a recently publicized second supposed miracle must await the conclusion of the first scrutiny.- Areas of Interest to See when Visiting the VaticanThe Vatican is located in Rome, Italy but is not actually part of the country of Italy and is considered a separate city from Rome.
- Vatican Splendors Exhibit Drew Huge Crowd to Senator John Heinz History CenterOver 100,000 people attended the Vatican Splendors exhibit when it came to the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Movie Review - Documentary - National Geographic - Inside the Vatican (2001)Much goes on simultaneously inside the walls of the Vatican. Ordinations, the Boys' Choir Practice, Restorations of Antiques, and Training of the Swiss Guard are a Few.
The Discovery Channel Meets the Vatican in New Exorcism Reality ShowThe Discovery Channel and the Vatican are teaming up to bring you a new exorcism reality show. Vatican exorcists will be interviewed about their experiences purging demons from homes and humans.- Vatican's Condom ControversyTheir respect and admiration for him knows no bounds until they find themselves in disagreement.
- Mel Gibson's Dad Says the Pope is Gay and Half the Vatican TooMel Gibson's father, Hutton Gibson caused an outburst claiming that Pope Benedict XVI is Gay, that half The Vatican are homosexual, and The Vatican is full of child molesters.
- John Doe V. Holy See: The Vatican Will Not Receive ImmunityThe U.S. Supreme Court will not comment on their recent decision to deny an appeal by the Vatican. However, their actions speak for themselves. The Vatican may actually be held accountable for their neglect.
- Vatican Funds Adult Stem Cell Research at UMd in Unlikely PartnershipIt is amazing that there is now a partnership between the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and the Vatican with respect for stem cell research.
- Beatles Officially Forgiven by the VaticanThe Vatican has decided to bury the Beatles' sins of the past and celebrate the music, the message and the unity of the Beatles' legacy.
- How the Vatican Can Do the Right ThingThe Vatican must dig deeper than a simple survey to fix what is broken in the Church.
- Vatican: "We're the Real Victims Here"Faced with the most damning sex abuse allegations to date, the Catholic Church has responded with the sort of humility and contrition we have come to expect from the world's oldest, richest and most powerful religious sect - which is to say, none at all.
- Pope Benedict XVI Falls Short of Criticizing Vatican in Abuse Letter to Irish ChurchPope Benedict XVI has sent a letter strongly criticizing the Irish church. Specifically, the Pope took the Irish bishops to task as Benedict referred to the history of abuse of various types from 1930 to 1990.
Vatican Sellers: Nigerian Pimp Offers Male Prostitute Priest and Cuban Male Model to Married "Gentleman" of the PopeAh, the catholic church. Politics does its best but for a really potent scandal you have to look to catholicism. And what better location than the beating heart of catholic activity, Vatican City in Rome?
The Vatican Excavations Beneath St. Peter's Basilica: How to Score Tickets to the ScaviIt's the hottest ticket in Rome!But there are some new rules. Here's how to increase your chances to see the incredible excavations under the floor of St. Peter's Basilica which have revealed the burial place of St. Peter.
Top Attractions of Rome: The Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelWhile the center of the Catholic Church is located at the Vatican, so too is one of the world's finest art collections, the Vatican Museums.- The Vatican Is At It AgainThis is my response to the Vatican's comments on the movie Avatar posted on Yahoo.
- The Vatican Unimpressed With AvatarThe Vatican has weighed in on James Cameron's controversial and celebrated science fiction film, Avatar, and in fact weighed it in the balance and found it wanting. This is not surprising, considering Avatar's approach to faith and transcendence.
- The Vatican Lists Tupac Shakur's "Changes" on Its 12 Favorite Songs PlaylistThe Vatican and Tupac Shakur may seem like strange bed fellows, however the two linked forever with Tupac's Changes on rotation on the Vatican's MySpace playlist.
Global Climate Change Conference Heats Up as Obama, Gore and the Vatican StrategizeWhile President Obama, and Al Gore prepare their agenda for addressing the Copenhagen Global Change Conference, the Vatican City State moves to make its presence felt through its official delegation and its powerful charitable agencies.- Copenhagen Climate Change Conference and the VaticanVatican City will likely become the first carbon-neutral state. At the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference world leaders can expect the Vatican to plead its carbon-neutral position and ask that great nations of the world follow its example.
Vatican Calls New Moon and Twilight , "Deviant Moral Vacuum"Attacking that which doesn't support your dogma is a staple of fundamentalist religious leaders, whatever their stripe.
Visiting the Vatican: The World's Smallest Independent StateIn addition to its religious significance, the Vatican has one of the greatest repositories of Western art, well worth a stop when in Rome.- Pope Pius XI: an Assassination at the Vatican?Murder can take place anywhere, even in the papal apartments at the Vatican.
- Should the Vatican Investigate U. S. Women's Religious OrdersThe Vatican has begun to carry out two investigations which have divided Catholic lay and religious regarding both the subject matter and motivation for these probes.
Tour the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel After HoursThe Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel are one of the most visited places in Rome with the crowds to prove it. How would you like to visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel after hours?- Harry Potter: So Good, Even the Pope ApprovesIn the past, Pope Benedict XVI has criticized British author J.K. Rowling and her popular Harry Potter series as "subtle seductions," that can lead young Christians away from their faith.
- Conservation Innovation: John McCrea and the Vatican Go SolarPop-culture meshes with the green movement. It seems that everyone these days has a re-usable grocery bag. See the cutting-edge innovation in the conservation field today and what you can do to help out in your own home
- Vatican Hypocrisy and Harry PotterDoes it matter what you put into your mind? Your character is all you take with you into the next life. Should you pollute it?
- A Review of Angels and Demons by Dan BrownAngels and Demons by Dan Brown is the prequel to The Da Vinci Code. If you read The Da Vinci Code and liked it then you are going to love Angels and Demons.
- Vatican Rejects Caroline Kennedy as Obama's AmbassadorPresident Barack Obama attempted to provide a consolation prize to Caroline Kennedy for not being able to get herself appointed US Senator from New York. President Obama apparently desired to appoint Ms. Kennedy ambassador to the Holy See.
