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Malaysian ministry bans use of term 'Allah' by non-Muslims
The Home Ministry of Malaysia has banned the use of the word “Allah” in a children’s comic book, continuing disputes... Read more
In rare interview, Benedict XVI recalls life of John Paul II
In lengthy excerpts of an interview published in an Italian newspaper, Benedict XVI speaks of his time collaborating with John... Read more
Senate urged to create envoy for Christians in Middle East
A Catholic bishop and a Baptist pastor urged members of the U.S. Senate to address the “dire situation” facing Christians... Read more
Prayer at center of Ukrainian Catholic response to crisis
Prayer and respect for the dignity of all persons are at the core of the Ukrainian Catholic response to the... Read more
Pope: we will be judged by our behavior towards others
Pope Francis dedicated his daily homily to the virtue of charity, stressing that we shouldn't be “ashamed” to touch those... Read more
US bishops to tour Mexico border, say Mass for fallen migrants
American bishops will gather in Arizona at the end of March to tour the U.S.-Mexico border and offer a Mass... Read more
Chicago cardinal says cancer appears to be active again
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago told his archdiocese that Lent finds him in “poor health” as cancer in his right... Read more
Archbishop Chaput confident of papal visit to Philadelphia
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has said he has “great confidence” that Pope Francis will attend the World Meeting of... Read more
Priest clarifies misconceptions on Pope's civil union remarks
A priest connected with the Vatican press office addressed Pope Francis' recent words on civil unions in an interview, noting... Read more
Burning of JPII's letters would be senseless, cardinal says
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz addressed his controversial publishing of letters which John Paul II asked to be burned, affirming that the... Read more
Disney ends Boy Scout donations due to gay leader ban
Less than a year after the Boy Scouts lifted its ban on openly homosexual members, the Walt Disney Company has... Read more
Church in Oceania concerned over Australian asylum policy
Church leaders in both Australia and Papua New Guinea are voicing discontent with Australia’s policy of processing asylum seekers at... Read more
Vatican appointments may signal new role for state secretariat
Recent appointments are beginning to show a pattern of how Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia will be carried... Read more
Spanish bishop issues letter on abortion
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian in Spain has released a new pastoral letter on abortion that answers questions... Read more
Churches critical to development of South Sudan, author says
With unique knowledge and solidarity with the people, churches play an essential role in helping cultural development in South Sudan,... Read more
Path of self-denial brings joy, fruitfulness, Pope reflects
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the Christian “style,” explaining that in order to be authentic, it must... Read more
Research finds link between oral contraception, multiple sclerosis
In a new study, researchers analyzed the data found in women's health records over four years, discovering a connection between... Read more
Frontline episode on Church scandals one-sided, critic says
The PBS Frontline documentary series’ recent episode “Secrets of the Vatican” largely covered old scandals in a one-sided way, said... Read more
Pope Francis to Roman priests: cry for your people
Pope Francis met with the priests of Rome, emphasizing the importance of mercy in pastoral ministry and explaining that to... Read more
Vatican panel approves Archbishop Fulton Sheen miracle
The Bishop of Peoria has rejoiced at a Vatican medical panel’s unanimous approval of a reported miracle attributed to the... Read more
