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Cardinal Newman T Shirt from PopeShirts Pope Benedict XVI is making a statement about the importance of Cardinal John Henry Newman - the illustrious son of England by breaking his own precedent - by presiding personally at his Beatification Mass on Sept. 19 - a rare honour - the first time in his pontificate! From the begining of his pontificate, the Pope established that Beatification ceremonies would take place in the diocese of origin of the blessed, and that they would be presided over by the president of the Pontifical Council of Saints' Causes. Pope Benedict's decision to preside over Newman's beatification reflects his love and respect for a fellow theologian whose work he has studied from his seminary days, and whose influence on the Second Vatican Council made him perhaps the most influential theologian on the council, even though it was meeting more than 70 years after his death. Father Lombardi the Vatican spokesman said the Holy Father's decision to

It's a good time to be a Catholic in the UK! With our streets and public spaces used to all kinds of voices and signs from far-wingers to gay pride - we are now called upon to make the Catholic voice - and our noble love for the Holy Father Pope Benedict visible, loud and clear in public. Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput says: "Christian discipleship, demand more than a polite relationship with Jesus and His Church. The Church is the spouse of Christ - (it) is finally not an institution, corporation or bureaucracy, but our mother and teacher.” Even as the world's media eyes are upon UK, here's a great way to show your love for Benedict XVI: a special Catholic Pope Poster from  PopeShirts. You can order one online here . Let's keep the Holy Father in our prayers daily - and don't leave home without one next week!

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