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Attempts to restrict Church in Britain show need for better cooperation between clergy and laity
Citing a lack of initiative and “missed opportunities” to defend Catholic concerns in the United Kingdom, Catholic Union Chairman James... Read more
Spanish bishop reaffirms that science and faith are complementary
Auxiliary Bishop Cecilio Raul Berzosa Martinez of Oviedo, Spain remarked this week that science and faith, “when they are authentic,”... Read more
Open letter reignites debate within Legionaries of Christ
An emotional “open letter” from Father Julien Durodie of the Legionaries of Christ in Paris to his brother priests of... Read more
Spanish laity condemn offensive use of crucifix
The Laity Committee of the Diocese of Almeria, Spain issued a strong statement last weekend condemning the use of a... Read more
Cardinal Brady: Irish bishops should restore credibility by repentance in Lent
Five members of the Irish Bishops' Conference, led by their president and Primate of all Ireland Cardinal Sean Brady, addressed... Read more
Pope finds weak faith at source of Irish clerical sex abuse
At the conclusion of meetings between Pope Benedict XVI, 24 Irish bishops and senior members of the Roman Curia, the... Read more
Reservations to view Shroud of Turin reach one million
One million people have already reserved tickets to view the Shroud of Turin, which will be on display April 10... Read more
Archbishop Nichols calls for culture that encourages spiritual preparation for death
Speaking in his homily at a Mass for the Sick at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, Archbishop Vincent Nichols reflected on... Read more
Former Olympic speed skater has ‘no regrets’ about new life as Franciscan sister
A former U.S. Olympic speed skater is now a Franciscan sister and says she has “no regrets” about her decision... Read more
Cardinal Stepinac, martyred 50 years ago, remains 'hero' in Croatia
Cardinal William Joseph Levada celebrated Mass for the 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Croatian Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac last Wednesday... Read more
Spanish cardinal calls on Catholics to assist poor during Lent
Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona encouraged Catholics in Spain to seek God in the poor and needy this Lent. Read more
Abuse survivors are ‘top priority’ on agenda of Irish bishops’ summit with Pope
In a Sunday afternoon media briefing at the Irish College in Rome, Bishop of Clogher Joseph Duffy, chair of the... Read more
Church celebrates patron saint of ‘love’
On February 14, the Catholic Church commemorates St. Valentine, the patron saint of couples and young people in love. Read more
Experts denounce 'social and sexual re-engineering' in Spanish schools
The association “Professionals for Ethics” in Spain has criticized the Socialist government for distributing “sexual orientation” material through the controversial,... Read more
George Weigel speaks on combating European cultural decline
In a talk delivered today in Paris, noted author George Weigel discussed the evangelization of the European culture and offered... Read more
Italian bishops defend justice, truth and the 'good of the Church'
Leaders of the Italian Bishops' Conference expressed their commitment to justice, truth and the good of the Church in response... Read more
Vatican official recalls impact of Eluana Englaro's death
A year after the death of Eluana Englaro, known as Italy's Terri Schiavo, the president of the Pontifical Academy for... Read more
Malta bishops announce schedule for Pope Benedict’s April visit
The Archdiocese of Malta has announced the schedule of Pope Benedict XVI’s April visit to the island country for the... Read more
Tensions over women bishops in Church of England continue at General Synod
As the Church of England’s General Synod begins, some Anglo-Catholic leaders have said if their concerns about the introduction of... Read more
March for Life groups encourage support for mothers
The more than 80 organizations that have joined together for the March for Life in Spain have released a statement... Read more
