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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: 5/15/2008 Jesuit named to chair New York City Campaign Finance Board Unity, stability of migrant families must be defended, pope says Catechists hear strategies for increasing religious education access Catholic volunteers get ready to serve athletes at Beijing Olympics Jesuit magazine criticizes 'Big Brother' TV show for its disservices Local Chinese Catholics share stories of devastation after quake Mexican bishop hopes to bring knowledge of youths to his new diocese National coalition promotes collaboration to better serve needy Polish Catholic woman who saved children from Nazis dies at 98 Pope says charism of consecrated virgins can help all people Rome Diocese erects parish dedicated to use of Tridentine Mass Rome university offers seminar for journalists covering church Chinese cardinal hopes Olympics encourage progress on human rights