Socialist politician says Spanish bishop should be 'muzzled'

Jan 7, 2013 - 12:09 pm .- A socialist government official in Andalusia, Spain, called for a local Catholic bishop to be “muzzled” for arguing that men and women are both different and complementary.

Church of England allows gay men to become bishops

Jan 4, 2013 - 06:05 pm .- The Church of England has decided to permit gay male clergy in civil partnerships to become bishops, provided that they promise to be celibate.

Catholic churches set ablaze in Austria and France

Jan 4, 2013 - 02:08 pm .- Several Catholic churches in Europe were reportedly set on fire in the days before Christmas, raising concerns of vandalism motivated by an opposition to Christianity.

Bishop highlights value of Latino Catholics in US Church

Jan 2, 2013 - 08:26 am .- The newly appointed bishop of Lincoln, Neb., James D. Conley, said Americans nationwide can learn much from the Latino community on how to live their faith.

Children's music group wishes world Merry Christmas

Dec 21, 2012 - 12:00 pm .- An Austria-based singing group of children and teens has made a music video wishing a merry Christmas to the world as part of their mission to tell stories of faith through music.

Pope's childhood letter to Baby Jesus shows his faith

Dec 21, 2012 - 04:16 am .- A Christmas letter that Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Baby Jesus when he was seven years-old demonstrates his devotion to the Sacred Heart and his desire to be a priest.

Irish pro-lifers: abortion legislation will have election consequences

Dec 19, 2012 - 04:07 am .- Pro-life leaders in Ireland have warned that the Fine Gael-run government’s introduction of legislation to legalize abortion will have consequences for the party at the next election.

Irish bishops say legalizing abortion will harm care for moms

Dec 18, 2012 - 06:04 pm .- The archbishops of Ireland say the government's consideration of legalizing abortion would harm the country's world-renowned health care practices for mothers.

Irish government proposals would allow abortion

Dec 18, 2012 - 03:19 pm .- The Irish government has announced that it will introduce legislation on abortion that will legalize the procedure in cases where the mother’s life is at risk, drawing criticism pro-life advocates.

Communications think tank promotes family in media

Dec 16, 2012 - 05:16 pm .- Family and Media is celebrating its seventh year of studying the impact of the media on the family and offering advice to parents on how to form the Christian character of their children.

Italian pro-lifers demand taxpayers not be forced to pay for abortions

Dec 14, 2012 - 04:06 pm .- A pro-life group in Italy is calling on government officials in the region of Tuscany to implement a fiscal policy that allows Italians to verify that their taxes are not being used to finance abortion.

France monitoring traditionalist Catholics for 'religious pathology'

Dec 13, 2012 - 04:37 pm .- A French cabinet member announced that the government will monitor certain groups for "religious pathology," including a traditionalist Catholic organization, and will shut them down if it is discovered.

Cardinal says American Catholics should head battle for human rights

Dec 13, 2012 - 04:04 pm .- Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for Bishops, said the Catholics of America should be “on the front lines in the battle” for justice, peace and “authentic human rights.”

Bishops say Our Lady of Guadalupe still brings Christ to Americas

Dec 12, 2012 - 04:57 pm .- Nearly five hundred years later, Our Lady of Guadalupe is still drawing men and women of the Americas to Christ, two U.S. Catholic bishops said at the “Ecclesia in America” conference in Rome.

Mother recalls son waking from coma as best Christmas gift

Dec 10, 2012 - 04:07 pm .- After spending ten years in a comatose state, a young Italian man named Maximiliano Tresoldi woke up on Christmas of 2000 to dry the tears of his mother, Lucrecia.

Virgin of Guadalupe the best evangelist, Supreme Knight reflects

Dec 10, 2012 - 02:13 pm .- Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model for evangelization, especially in America, according to Carl Anderson, head of the Knights of Columbus.

Pope says truth, not relativism, is source of non-violence

Dec 8, 2012 - 04:02 pm .- Pope Benedict XVI told a group of Catholic theological leaders that commitment to objective truth is not a cause for violence but necessary for dialogue and peace in society.

Cuba dictatorship an embarrassment, Spanish politician says

Dec 7, 2012 - 04:08 pm .- The president of the People's Party in Madrid, Esperanza Aguirre, called on Spaniards to commit to the democratization of Cuba and “take on” the dictatorship of the Castro brothers.

Irish pro-lifers hold vigil against abortion legislation

Dec 6, 2012 - 12:03 am .- Thousands of Irish pro-life demonstrators packed the street outside of the Dáil Eireann in Dublin for a Vigil for Life on Dec. 4, calling on the legislature not to pass any laws that would allow abortion.

Duchess of Cambridge's illness could save lives, author says

Dec 5, 2012 - 02:19 am .- The Duchess of Cambridge’s stay in the hospital for severe morning sickness could help other women avoid aborting their children, according to author Ashli McCall, who has experience with the condition.