Russia Denies Permit to Build Catholic Church

By Anita S. Bourdin, PSKOV, Russia, OCT. 7, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org Archbishop Paolo Pezzi of the Diocese of the Mother of God in Moscow, Russia, is protesting against the rejection of…

Pope Benedict receives Orthodox University Honour

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 5, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org At the end of today’s general audience, Benedict XVI received the Gold Medal of the Apostle Jason of Thessalonica from a delegation of the…

Pope Benedict’s Address to German Orthodox Church Leaders

This is the address Benedict XVI delivered 24 September 2011, upon meeting with representatives of Orthodox Churches at the seminary of the Archdiocese of Freiburg im Breisgau. Dear Cardinals, Brother Bishops, Distinguished…

Catholics & Orthodox unite at Relic-Shrine of St Timothy

Relic Intended for Travel to Russia for Lent 2012 TERMOLI, Italy, SEPT. 14, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org Paul’s beloved disciple was a source of unity for Catholics and Russian Orthodox last Friday,…

Pope Benedict’s Letter to Catholic-Orthodox Symposium

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, SEPT. 2, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org Here is a translation of the Aug. 6 letter Benedict XVI sent to the president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity,…

Centre for Eastern Christianity: Lectures and Seminars for Autumn 2011

Centre for Eastern Christianity, Heythrop College, University of London   Seminar/Conference Programme 2011-2012   Michaelmas Term   Wednesday 12 October – Seminar (with Theology Department, Heythrop College) 4pm-6pm Anthony O’Mahony, Director, Centre…

Archeologists Report Finding St. Philip’s Tomb

ROME, JULY 29, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org Archeologists are asserting that they have uncovered the tomb of the Apostle Philip. The discovery took place in Pamukkale, former Hierapolis, in Western Anatolia, Turkey,…