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Archbishop pleads for help to protect Nigeria from extremists
A top Nigerian bishop has called on the international community to protect the religious freedom of Christians in Nigeria, warning... Read more
Scottish cardinal ends dialogue with government over 'gay marriage'
Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien has broken-off direct talks with the Scottish government in protest over their decision to back “same-sex... Read more
Spanish Catholic justice fends off calls to recuse himself in abortion case
Justice Andres Ollero of Spain's Constitutional Court, who will write the ruling on a case challenging the country's 2010 abortion... Read more
Pope explores man's connection to the Infinite
Pope Benedict welcomed the 33rd Rimini Meeting, an annual gathering organized by the lay Catholic movement Communion and Liberation, by examining... Read more
Pope says Christ's life was one of sacrifice, not popularity
Pope Benedict XVI said that Jesus did not seek recognition during his public ministry but chose instead to preach the... Read more
Spanish swimmer dedicates Olympic medals to Virgin Mary
Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte offered her two silver medals from the London 2012 Olympic Games to Our Lady of Monserrat... Read more
Pope supports 'spiritual adoption' for the unborn
Participants in a decades-old pro life initiative and a centuries-old pilgrimage in Poland received affirmation from Pope Benedict on the... Read more
Spanish politicians implore Virgin Mary's help amid economic crisis
Various Spanish political leaders looked to the Virgin Mary on the Feast of the Assumption Aug. 15 to ask for... Read more
Mary's assumption into heaven fosters hope on earth, Pope teaches
Having been taken into heaven both spiritually and bodily, the Virgin Mary helps believers to grow in “Christian hope” during... Read more
Brazilian women's volleyball team celebrates gold with prayer
The Brazilian women's volleyball team, together with the entire coaching staff, knelt down together to pray an emotional “Our Father”... Read more
Over 100 pro-life organizations to march in Spain
More than 100 organizations from Spain and around the world are set to participate in the International March for Life... Read more
Virgin Mary 'crosses the finish line' with Olympic gold runner
Ethiopian athlete Meseret Defar provided one of the most emotional moments of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games when she... Read more
Priest says iPads, tablets no substitute for missalettes
In a recent blog post, Father Antonio Spadaro, known as the Vatican’s “cyber theologian,” said that devices such as iPads,... Read more
Spanish youth on pro-life walk report harassment from activists
Twelve young people taking part in a Crossroads pro-life walk in Spain say they have been harassed by abortion rights... Read more
Villa director reveals rich history behind Pope's summer home
Saverio Petrillo, director of the Pontifical Villas at Castel Gandolfo, knows that the villas and farm at Pope Benedict's summer... Read more
Advocate says disabled have right to live, experience God's love
In response to societal discrimination against those with disabilities, a blind Spanish advocate says people with handicaps have the right... Read more
French bishops ask faithful to pray for families and country Aug. 15
Leaders of the Catholic Church in France have asked all Catholic dioceses to unite in prayer for the country's future... Read more
'Way of St. James' religious order flourishing with vocations
A Spanish women's religious order that has welcomed in pilgrims traveling on the Way of St. James for over thirteen... Read more
Spanish Olympic athlete to enter seminary after London games
Carlos Ballve – known as “Litus” to his friends – plays defense on the Spanish field hockey team that is... Read more
Spanish bishop urges donations for those affected by economic crisis
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian in Spain called on local priests and the laity to donate a portion... Read more
