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Archbishop Marchetto decries French crackdown on Gypsies
In reference to France's recent expulsion of immigrants living in the country, Archbishop Agostino Marchetto emphasized God's desire for “decent”... Read more
Bishop predicts World Youth Day's positive impact on Madrid
The general coordinator of World Youth Day, Bishop Cesar Franco, said last week that the presence of thousands of young... Read more
Poll shows Scots ready to welcome Pope Benedict
Based on the results of a recent survey and the disappearance of protest plans in Scotland, the spokesman for the... Read more
Young people finding creative ways to raise money for WYD Madrid
With World Youth Day Madrid less than a year away, young people from various countries in Latin America are coming... Read more
Susan Boyle's chance to sing for Benedict XVI is 'greatest dream come true'
Susan Boyle said in an interview on Wednesday that she is "honored and humbled" for the invitation to sing for... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls for resistance to intolerance of Christianity
Addressing the first session of the 15th symposium for the Canon Law Association of Slovakia on Tuesday, Archbishop Charles Chaput... Read more
Catholic prelates in N. Ireland react to report on priest linked to 1970s IRA bombing
Two bishops responded Tuesday to claims that a Catholic priest was never questioned for his suspected role in a Northern... Read more
European Day of Remembrance honors Catholic martyrs among victims of Stalin and Hitler
On Monday, August 23, the European Union will mark its second annual “Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and... Read more
Cardinal Bagnasco: God's truth is weapon against dominant culture
"No one is exempt" from the influences of the world which push for conformity to the dominant culture, according to... Read more
Ruling forces last Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales to cease adoptions
The suppression of Catholic institutions in the U.K. continues as the only remaining Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales... Read more
Archbishop Nichols hopes Pope's visit will renew appreciation of faith
"We hope that the illuminating presence of Benedict XVI might help many in our lands to understand that faith in... Read more
Construction of cathedral named for Mother Teresa to be featured in documentary
As the 100th anniversary of Bl. Mother Teresa’s birth approaches, the Catholic Radio and Television Network (CRTN) has produced a... Read more
European Catholics prepare host of celebrations for Mother Teresa's 100th birthday
The founder of the Missionaries of Charity will be remembered in celebrations all over Europe, and all over the world,... Read more
Susan Boyle will sing for Pope during UK visit
The surprise music sensation Susan Boyle will sing for Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the U.K., a spokesman... Read more
Police raid on Belgian archdiocese ruled illegal by appeals court
In the absence of an official statement from Belgium's judiciary, the lawyer for the Archdiocese of Brussels-Mechelen announced the court's... Read more
Papal visit aimed at showing 'secularized' UK positive contribution of Christianity
The Vatican's spokesman hopes that the Pope's visit to the U.K. will make known the positive contribution of the Christian... Read more
Assumption is antidote to belief in reincarnation, explains Spanish bishop
In his homily last Sunday, Bishop Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian, Spain, discussed the declaration of the dogma of the Assumption... Read more
Lourdes evacuated for bomb scare, evening events uninterrupted
Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate the Marian Sanctuary in Lourdes on Sunday because of a bomb... Read more
Eighteen language-specific Facebook pages help expand World Youth Day's reach
World Youth Day (WYD) Madrid has opened four more language-specific pages on Facebook, bringing its total Facebook pages to 18.... Read more
Taize leader emphasizes importance of ecumenism and trust
The importance of trust would be on founder Br. Roger's mind if he were at Taize's celebrations this weekend. The... Read more
