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Pontifical anthropology magazine now available in English
The Pontifical Commission for Latin America announced in Rome on Nov. 29 that the Christian anthropology magazine “Humanitas” will now... Read more
Salesians outraged at conviction of Mexican priest
Leaders of the Salesian Congregation in Rome condemned the sentencing of a Mexican Salesian priest to 33 years in prison... Read more
American Catholics celebrate Thanksgiving in Rome
Over 500 students, staff and guests gathered at the Pontifical North American College in Rome today to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Read more
Criticism mounts against Colombian priest's support for abortion
The Spain-based group Right to Life added to increasing criticism of Father Carlos Novoa, calling the Colombian priest's support for... Read more
Northern Ireland bishop's health problem prompts resignation
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Seamus Hegarty from the Diocese of Derry in Northern Ireland for... Read more
Pope encourages Marian devotion in new children’s book
A new book gathers reflections from Pope Benedict on the Virgin Mary to encourage children in devotion to the Blessed... Read more
German bishops to quickly sell shares in porn publisher
The Catholic Church in Germany says it will act “without delay” to sell its stake in a publishing company that... Read more
Civil rights groups urge Spain's new president to axe abortion law
Spanish civil rights groups urged president-elect Mariano Rajoy to end the country's support for abortion and endorse legislation that protects... Read more
Spanish government accused of corrupting minors with explicit website
An ethics group filed a lawsuit against outgoing president Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero over content on the Ministry of Education’s... Read more
Spanish diocese petitions for 2015 to be year of St. Teresa
The Diocese of Avila in Spain has begun collecting signatures for a petition declaring 2015, the 500th anniversary of St.... Read more
Community of Beatitudes admits founder committed sexual abuse
The French charismatic movement, the Community of the Beatitudes, has admitted that its founder Gerard Croissant – also known by... Read more
Pope's event draws hundreds of youth in secular Albania
After decades of Communist rule in Albania, Pope Benedict XVI’s initiative to dialogue with non-believers drew hundreds of young people... Read more
Vatican official urges calm in theology of the body debates
Bishop Jean Laffitte, secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family, said it is important for scholars of Pope John... Read more
Medical expert finds growing secular support for Catholic teachings
A Catholic medical expert says he finds growing support for Church teachings among non-believers in the field of pediatrics, as... Read more
Sir Jimmy Savile and the saint in the making
The death of British television legend Sir Jimmy Savile has re-ignited hopes for the beatification of the Scottish nun he... Read more
‘Gay marriage’ activists using issue to impose their worldview, UK writer warns
Homosexual rights advocates in the U.K. have “hegemonic ambitions” and are using the push for “gay marriage” to impose their... Read more
Vatican official notes Pope’s attention to detail in liturgy
Msgr. Guido Marini, the master of ceremonies for papal liturgies, spoke of Pope Benedict XVI’s loving concern for detail in... Read more
Papal visit to Ireland unlikely after Gilmore statement
The organizer of the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin fears the Irish government may have killed off any hope... Read more
Bishop remembers martyrs of Spanish Civil War
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain has announced that the Church in Spain will remember the martyrs of the Spanish... Read more
Irish government's decision to close Vatican embassy causes disappointment
The Irish government’s decision to close its embassy to the Holy See is being criticized by the leader of the... Read more
