VATICAN CITY, NOV. 9, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave at today's general audience.

CAPIZ, Philippines, NOV. 9, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI has named the bishop of San Carlos as the metropolitan archbishop of Capiz.

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 9, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The leaders of the Canadian episcopal conference presented Benedict XVI with the first printed copy of the revised Canadian English-language translation of the Roman Missal.

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 9, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI today reminisced about the stories told him by his mother, as he was awarded honorary citizenship of a northern Italian town where his grandmother and great-grandmother were born.

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 9, 2011 (Zenit.org).- God's law is not a yoke of slavery, but rather the path to happiness, Benedict XVI affirmed today as he offered a reflection on Psalm 119.

ROME, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university.

STRASBOURG, France, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- On Nov. 3, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered its final judgment in the case of S. H. and others v. Austria...

STRASBOURG, France, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Today the European Court of Human Rights delivered its judgment on the V. C. v. Slovakia case (no. 18968/07), founding a violation of Articles 3 and 8 (prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment and right to respect for private and family life) of the Convention and considering that it is not necessary to examine separately the complaint under Article 12 (right to marry and to found a family) of the Convention:

TORONTO, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Today's Gospel story presents us with the last of the three parables that form Jesus' final discourse in Matthew's Gospel

ROME, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says there is an emergency in education, and yet, he is a firm believer in people's desire to seek the truth. Hence, though he is aware of the difficulties, he invites educators to courage and responsibility.

ROME, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Opus Dei is welcoming 35 new deacons who were ordained by the prelate of the personal prelature, Bishop Javier Echevarría, on Saturday.

MADRID, Spain, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Twenty-two Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate will be beatified in Madrid this December. They lost their lives in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican and the stem cell research organization with which it has partnered are hosting a three-day international conference on adult stem cells and the promise they hold for health care.

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave last Friday evening when he presided overs Vespers for the opening of the academic year in pontifical universities.

KHARTOUM, Sudan, NOV. 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Violence is spreading in Sudan and the newly formed South Sudan, such that a civil war is threatening if the international community doesn't intervene, according to the countries' bishops.

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- While Oct. 31 found those in some circles worried over the birth that day of the 7 billionth person on earth (according to United Nations calculations), the Vatican spokesman had a different message for the child: You are unique and special, you are a wonderful gift, you are a miracle, and so you are welcome.

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI recalled the joy of his trip to Barcelona last year on this date when he addressed Spanish-speaking pilgrims in Rome on Sunday.

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is recommending three conditions for a priest to grow in conformity with Christ, and the first is being fascinated by Him -- His words, gestures and very person.

"Prayer keeps our friendship with God fully alive." -Pope Benedict XVI, SacredVerse.com

"Behold, a Lamb born for you, Son of our sovereign God." -St. Teresa of Avila, SacredVerse.com

"Even those very advanced in the spiritual life feel a constant need to put themselves in the school of Jesus to learn how to pray."

-Pope Benedict XVI