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World Pope urges Christians to stay in Israel as force for peace, stability Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meets Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican Dec. 13 in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office. The pope raised concerns with the prime minister regarding the situation of the dwindling Catholic population in the Holy Land. (CNS photo/Amos Ben Gershom, Handout via Reuters) Posted: 5/12/2008 Chrism Mass homily Vatican theologians see miracle in Hawaiian woman’s cancer cure HONOLULU (CNS) -- Theological consultors to the Vatican Congregation for Saints' Causes have ruled that the cancer cure of a Hawaiian woman was due to Blessed Damien de Veuster's intercession, Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva announced April 29. Posted: 5/5/2008 Cardinal reflects on apostolic visit, meeting with victims BRIGHTON -- In an April 23 interview with The Pilot, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, shared his thoughts on the Holy Father’s six-day trip to the United States. Posted: 4/25/2008 Pope says it was ’joy’ to witness faith of U.S. Catholics BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) -- Thanking Americans for their hospitality, Pope Benedict XVI departed the United States amid a cheering crowd of 4,000 people who had come to see him off. Posted: 4/21/2008 Pope, Bush discuss fighting terrorism while respecting human rights WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a meeting at the White House, Pope Benedict XVI and President George W. Bush discussed the problem of terrorism and how to confront it while respecting human rights. Posted: 4/16/2008	World Pope defends church’s teaching on artificial birth control By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI defended the church's teaching against artificial birth control and said its wisdom has become clearer in light of new scientific discoveries and social trends. Posted: 5/12/2008 World Australian bishops list concerns with retired bishop’s book on abuse By Dan McAloon SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) -- The Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference has listed its concerns with a retired bishop's book that critiques sexual and authoritarian abuses in the church. Posted: 5/12/2008 Nation Archbishop Naumann: Kansas governor should stop receiving Communion By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., said Gov. Kathleen Sebelius should stop receiving Communion until she publicly repudiates her support of abortion and makes a "worthy sacramental confession" related to her stance. Posted: 5/12/2008 Local BU students mark month of Mary with bicentennial Mass By Christine Williams BOSTON -- Catholic students at Boston University celebrated the month of Mary and the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Boston with a Mass at Marsh Chapel on May 4. The crowd filled the 400-seat chapel. Posted: 5/9/2008 Latest news briefs from Catholic News Service Posted: 5/13/2008 Catholic-Muslim dialogue looks at U.S. interreligious education Ten Commandments seen as basis for secular arguments on modern issues Archbishop applauds government for fund to resettle displaced Kenyans Changes in northern Canada brought challenges, says retired bishop Chinese priests work around disruptions to assess quake damage Church moves to help families after Iowa's largest immigration raid Pope authorizes indulgences for Hong Kong Catholics praying for China Film schools partner with Vatican for programs on human condition Handwritten, illuminated Saint John's Bible nearing completion Immigration protection extended to workers in Northern Marianas Polish church seeks canonization of couple killed by Nazis Directive from Archbishop Flynn ends lay preaching at Mass African bishops urge worldwide pressure to end violence in Zimbabwe