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Arrest of two priests “dash hopes” of increased religious freedom in China
Just when the release of two Catholic bishops from detention seemed to indicate a positive change in between China and... Read more
Four Supreme Court justices attend Red Mass in Washington
Four Supreme Court justices attended the annual Red Mass, which is traditionally held each autumn to mark the beginning of... Read more
US bishops to vote on plan to restructure, downsize
The United States bishops are expected to vote on a proposed restructuring of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)... Read more
Milingo says he rejects excommunication notice
Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo, who was excommunicated Tuesday, said he does not accept his excommunication and will continue his campaign to... Read more
Respect Life Sunday: time to give thanks, commit to more pro-life efforts
There have been several advancements in creating a culture of life in the United States that a well worth celebrating... Read more
Catholic editor calls John Paul II ‘unbelievable misogynist’
Following the Pontiff’s death in 2005, the new editor of the diocesan newspaper for the Diocese of Anchorage, Alaska, called... Read more
Anti-Defamation League says conspiracy theory of Jewish-controlled Pope growing in Muslim world
A report from the Jewish Anti-Defamation League (ADL) claims that cartoons and editorials published in the Arab/Muslim world are claiming... Read more
Protection of rights, human development, and religious freedom are pillars of peace, Vatican tells U.N.
A high ranking Vatican official, who worked for years in the foreign ministry of the Holy See, encouraged the U.N.... Read more
Attacker who stole Eucharist gets jail
A 37-year-old transient received a six-month jail sentence this week, followed by six months probation, after stealing a nun’s purse... Read more
Chicago publishes first Polish diocesan newspaper
A new Catholic monthly will begin publishing in the Archdiocese of Chicago next month — in Polish. Barbara Otto, the... Read more
Modern witness to self-sacrificing love brings life in Arizona
A Yuma family is welcoming a new baby girl this week after a two month journey that included a battle... Read more
Cardinal George shares how battle with cancer has impacted his faith
Almost two months after radical surgery for bladder and ureter cancer, Cardinal Francis George says he’s well on his way... Read more
St. Louis priest with disability opposes stem-cell initiative
A proposed ballot measure that would constitutionally protect human cloning and embryonic stem-cell research in Missouri is facing opposition from... Read more
Religious rights bill moves to Senate
The passage of the Public Expression of Religion Act in the House yesterday makes one step closer toward ensuring fewer... Read more
Indonesia must protect Christians, says human rights group
In the aftermath of the executions of three Catholic men, Christian Freedom International said the Indonesian government must protect Christians. Read more
Same-sex marriage debate threatens redefinition of parenthood
The next great frontier in law and culture, stemming from the same-sex marriage debate, is the legal redefinition of parenthood,... Read more
University of Wisconsin refuses to recognize another Catholic organization
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced this week that it would refuse to recognize a University of Wisconsin Catholic Student group,... Read more
Bishop Aquila says death sentence in North Dakota continues cycle of violence
The death sentence imposed upon Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr., Sept. 22 “obscures for all of society the truth of the inherent... Read more
Former Spanish President says double standard exits between Islam and the West
The former president of Spain, José María Aznar, noted that the controversy over the words of Pope Benedict XVI at... Read more
Boston Cardinal “blogging” trip to Rome
In his continuing efforts to reach the public and foster a culture of transparency in the Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal... Read more
