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Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic prelates pray for papal trip to Turkey
As many around the globe pray for Pope Benedict’s current trip to Turkey, the Orthodox and Roman Catholic prelates of... Read more
Documentary on Marian images to debut in December
No one knows what she really looked like, yet the Blessed Virgin Mary stands among the most popular artistic subjects... Read more
Catholics, Reformed Christian Churches sign document recognizing common baptism
According to a press release from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic and Reformed churches have recently made... Read more
Movie on Jesus' birth debuts at Vatican
A Hollywood movie about the birth of Jesus, “The Nativity Story,” made its world premiere on Sunday at the Vatican. Read more
Congress to hold vote on abortion-fetal pain measure next week
The House of Representatives will hold the first-ever vote next week on a measure that would inform women considering an... Read more
Knights of Columbus begin ‘Spiritual Pilgrimage’ with Pope
International Catholic, lay fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus, have begun their “spiritual pilgrimage,” with Pope Benedict XVI as he... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley sends holiday message to troops
To mark Thanksgiving and in preparation for Christmas, Cardinal Sean O’Malley sent holiday greetings to the military men and women... Read more
Knights roll out plan for supporting priests, increasing membership
Efforts to show solidarity with parish priests and to increase membership are key elements of the action plan for the... Read more
US Congressmen tell Amnesty Int'l to stay neutral on abortion
Seventy-four U.S. congressmen on Monday urged Amnesty International to remain neutral on the issue of abortion, saying that a pro-abortion... Read more
Catholic Charities faces more requests for help this Christmas
A new survey of Catholic Charities agencies across the country shows requests for help, especially among the working class, are... Read more
Pope trying to restore world's sense of faith and reason, Weigel says at U.N. conference
Pope Benedict XVI has been reflecting upon the relationship of faith and reason and warning about the dangers that come... Read more
Santa Rosa bishop offered counseling in lieu of criminal charges
Bishop Daniel Walsh of Santa Rosa will follow a four-month counseling program, rather than face criminal charges, for failing to... Read more
Pro-lifers urge Amnesty to keep neutral position on abortion
Three pro-life leaders are expected to hold a press conference today, asking Amnesty International to keep its neutral position on... Read more
U.S. Bishops renew efforts in pastoral care for homosexuals
By a large majority, the Catholic Bishops of the United States voted Tuesday to approve a new document which would... Read more
Every Catholic should consider how to more worthily receive the Eucharist, bishops say
The Catholic bishops of the United States voted Tuesday to approve a document aimed at increasing the reverence of all... Read more
Settlements reached in church sex abuse cases
Four men have agreed through mediation to settle their sex-abuse claims against the Archdiocese of Denver. The settlements are estimated... Read more
Bishops offer "richer and more fulfilling" plan for marriage and sex, reject contraception
Lamenting an “impoverished cultural view” which sees sex as a merely recreational activity, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released... Read more
Bishops call for dialogue on responsible transition in Iraq
The U.S. military should “remain in Iraq only as long as their presence contributes to a responsible transition,” said the... Read more
U.S. bishops honor Denver immigration reform activist
Jamila Spencer, a Denver resident and champion of human rights for immigrants, received the 2006 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award... Read more
Democrats to return to funding for embryonic stem-cell research
With a majority in Congress, Democratic leaders have indicated that they will likely propose a bill that would support public... Read more
