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Benedict's brother says former Pope does not regret resigning
In a recent interview, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger said his brother, retired Pope Benedict XVI, believes he made the right decision... Read more
An anti-Photoshop revolution? A new take on real beauty
Ashley Crouch is the PR manager and contributing editor of a new women's fashion magazine with a much talked about... Read more
Courage head sees Christ in Pope's 'non-judgment' remarks
As many look for signs of change in Pope Francis' comments on people with same-sex attraction, the leader of a... Read more
Pope's Harley, leather jacket auctioned for over $350,000
On Feb. 6, Pope Francis’ autographed Harley Davidson motorcycle and leather jacket were auctioned in France, bringing in more than... Read more
Legionaries of Christ elect new leaders, issue apology
The Legionaries of Christ revealed the names of their new general council on Feb. 6, also issuing a formal apology... Read more
Four-year-old asks Belgian king to block euthanasia of children
As Belgium legislators move forward with a proposed law to allow euthanasia for children, a 4-year-old girl from Canada is... Read more
Scottish Church 'disappointed' in legalization of gay marriage
In a statement released on behalf of the Catholic Church in Scotland, officials lamented parliament’s decision to allow same-sex “marriages,”... Read more
Queen Elizabeth to meet with Pope Francis in April
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, will visit Rome on April 3, and will meet... Read more
The Church is not ours but Christ's, Austrian bishop stresses
As part of an “ad limina” visit to Rome last week, Austrian Bishop Andreas Laun said that although many seek... Read more
Scottish Catholic agency free to follow beliefs against same-sex adoption
A Catholic adoption agency in Scotland has avoided a threat to its charitable status that could have closed the agency,... Read more
Pope may visit Turin in 2015 to remember St John Bosco's birth
Pope Francis may visit the Italian city of Turin in 2015 for the 200th anniversary of the birth of St.... Read more
Police recover stolen JPII relic, bishop forgives thieves
An Italian bishop has voiced forgiveness for those responsible for stealing a relic of the blood of Blessed Pope John... Read more
Bishop sees movement away from 'culture of death' in Europe
A series of recent pro-life and pro-marriage events show that Europe is reacting against the culture of death, said Bishop... Read more
Ukraine protests seek to defend human rights, bishop reflects
A leading Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop has denounced the “brutality” of government crackdowns on protests in the Ukraine, while urging... Read more
Relic of John Paul II's blood stolen from Italian church
A reliquary containing drops of the blood of Blessed Pope John Paul II has been stolen from a church in... Read more
Pope reminds businesses of responsibility to help poor, vulnerable
Business leaders have an obligation to use their gifts to help the poor and vulnerable, working to promote equality and... Read more
Manoppello's Holy Face shrine sees uptick in US interest
The Shrine to the Holy Face of Christ tucked into Italy's Appennine mountains is starting to catch the attention of... Read more
Archbishop Müller encourages unity serving evangelization, mission
At a Spanish university's canon law conference, the Vatican's head for doctrinal matters spoke this week about collegiality and unity... Read more
Bishop and Vatican police save suicidal Italian woman
The swift reaction of Italy’s Bishop Rodolfo Cetoloni and the Vatican gendarmerie saved a 56-year-old Italian woman who was threatening... Read more
Personal notes of Bl. John Paul II to be published in Polish
The private papers of Bl. John Paul II will be released in Polish next month in a book titled “I... Read more
