New Vatican Web Site Expected To Be More Interactive

NEW YORK, MAY 1, 2006 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican is planning to launch a new Web site this autumn, aimed at bringing together the faithful so they can interact, says Business Week magazine. The publication in its May 8 issue reported that the Web site will include...

Secular Messengers for Christian Message

The New York Times 4/26/06 points out that there is a new attitude on the part of some religion-based organizations: as these groups grow bigger and more financially robust, they are taking their work to so-called secular agencies instead of firms specializing in...

Benedict XVI's Easter Message

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 16, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of Benedict XVI’s Easter message delivered today at midday before he imparted his blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city of Rome and the world). Dear Brothers and Sisters! “Christus...

"I Live, But I Am No Longer I" – Pope's Easter Vigil Homily

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 16, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the homily delivered by Benedict XVI during the Easter Vigil Mass over which he presided in St. Peter’s Basilica. “You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not...

Commentary on A&E Special 'God or the Girl'

Interview With Father Brian Bashista one of the mentors for the A&E series “God or the Girl”: Vocational Struggles on TV ARLINGTON, Virginia, APRIL 13, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Four young men struggling with discerning their vocation to the priesthood give a...