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Coca Cola Spain faces boycott over TV ads, Twitter comments
After slamming critics of its decision to sponsor a reality TV show featuring objectionable content, Coca Cola Spain is facing... Read more
US bishops join Pope in urging Sept. 7 prayer, fasting for Syria
The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics in the country and all those concerned about ongoing violence in Syria to join... Read more
Mary's Nativity draws tens of thousands to Indian basilica
Huge crowds started gathering in Bangalore, India, last week, as the city's novena leading up to the Nativity of Mary... Read more
Holy See to investigate nuncio on charges of sexual misconduct
The Vatican has launched an investigation of the Apostolic Nuncio to the Dominican Republic, Polish Archbishop Joseph Wesolowski, in the... Read more
Fr. Barron releases New Evangelization documentary series
The second installment of the popular “Catholicism” series by Fr. Robert Barron is being released this month, with a focus... Read more
Pope: welcome, celebration, mission the soul of Christian life
Reflecting on the recent World Youth Day held in Brazil, Pope Francis said at his General Audience today that hospitality,... Read more
German raid on home-schooling family draws condemnation
German officials’ seizure of four home-schooled children last week prompted strong objections from American home schooling advocates who say the... Read more
Melkite leader says attacks on Syria would worsen situation
The leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has argued that despite reported chemical attacks in Syria, foreign military intervention... Read more
Okla. 'thrill kill' denounced as rejection of human dignity
A recent alleged “thrill kill” in Oklahoma reveals a blatant lack of respect for the dignity of human life that... Read more
Cardinal Bertone says time as Secretary of State was positive
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has offered a positive assessment of his nearly seven year-long tenure as Vatican Secretary of State, which... Read more
Students of Benedict XVI gather for Mass, annual dialogue
Former students of Benedict XVI met for the first time without him this year for their annual “Schülerkreis” discussions, although... Read more
New Vatican Secretary of State was 'messenger of peace'
Archbishop Pietro Parolin, the new Vatican Secretary of State, is being praised by a Venezuelan cardinal as a “messenger of... Read more
Pope Francis: 'meek light' of Christ brings peace and the cross
While the light of Jesus is powerful enough to cast out demons, it is a peaceful and humble light that... Read more
Pope meets with Cardinal Martini Foundation
Pope Francis met Aug. 30 with members of the Carlo Maria Martini Foundation, a year after the death of the... Read more
Priest shares God’s love on Ohio’s death row
An Ohio priest says his ministry to prisoners on death row has strengthened his conviction in the power of God’s... Read more
Pope Francis announces global prayer vigil for peace on Sept. 7
Departing from his typical reflections on the Sunday gospel, Pope Francis used his Angelus audience today to call for peace... Read more
Secretary Kerry asks Iran to release American pastor
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has renewed calls for the Iranian government to release American citizen Saeed Abedini, a... Read more
China one-child policy denounced as violating women's rights
As stories of forced abortions continue to surface in China, a women’s rights activist is arguing that the nation’s one-child... Read more
Pope Francis names Italian archbishop to top Vatican post
Pope Francis made a key appointment at the Vatican today, naming 58-year-old Italian Archbishop Pietro Parolin as his new Secretary... Read more
Catholic Voices USA names Boston media leader as new head
The communications training group Catholic Voices USA has named as its next executive director Scot Landry, a leading media official... Read more
