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Cardinal Bertone calls contemplatives to pray for conclave
The Vatican Secretary of State has written to the world’s nuns and monks to ask for their prayers for the... Read more
Protestant scholar lauds Benedict's ecumenical strides
Pope Benedict has been a leader devoted to ecumenical efforts, according to a professor of Christian history and ecumenism at... Read more
Conclave expected between March 9 and 11
The conclave to choose the next Pope will likely begin between March 9th and 11th. Read more
Pope will change rule for conclave date tomorrow
Pope Benedict XVI will issue a motu proprio on Feb. 25, clearing the way for the College of Cardinals to... Read more
The 'strictest' secrecy: a look at how conclaves work
Pope Benedict XVI's successor will soon be elected during a conclave, a secret vote of cardinals that will occur in... Read more
Wales and England celebrate patron St. David on March 1
Among Welsh Catholics, as well as those in England, March 1 is the liturgical celebration of Saint David of Wales. Read more
Pope Benedict says he is not 'abandoning the Church'
Around 120,000 pilgrims heard Pope Benedict XVI deliver his last Angelus address, in which he said that “the Lord called... Read more
US report shows increase in sexually-transmitted infections
New governmental reports on sexual behavior in America show significant rises in both sexually-transmitted infections and use of emergency contraception... Read more
A gold medal for his faith
When coaches and athletes are preparing to head to the Olympic Games, they certainly long for the thrill of victory... Read more
Vatican slams media for trying to influence papal vote
As the conclave to elect a new Pope approaches, the media has ramped up its speculation about why the Pope... Read more
Pope spends final retreat exploring truth, beauty connection
Benedict XVI finished his final Lenten spiritual exercises as Pope by thanking his collaborators for support and help these last... Read more
Castel Gandolfo prepares to receive first retired Pope
Residents of the town that is home to the Pope’s summer residence say they are happy Pope Benedict is returning... Read more
Jailed Iranian pastor reports 'threatening' abuse
Christian Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen sentenced to eight years in an Iranian prison, has spoken out about his... Read more
Tanzanian bishops stress peace as murdered priest laid to rest
The bishops of Tanzania called on the local people to work and pray for peace after the recent murder of... Read more
Morning-after pills all have abortive potential, doctor says
The reasoning offered by the German Catholic bishops for allowing the morning-after pill in rape cases is being faulted for... Read more
Doctor calls German bishops misled on morning-after pill
A leading Catholic doctor in Spain says he will write a letter to Germany's bishops to help correct what he... Read more
John Paul II's canonization progress remains confidential
The Vatican’s continuing work on Blessed John Paul II’s cause for sainthood cannot currently be made public, said the prefect... Read more
German bishops' morning-after pill decision causes concern
Doctors and people involved in pro-life work say that the German bishops’ decision to allow morning-after pills for rape victims... Read more
Young amputee's sports success brings joy to family
The story of an Indiana teen who continues to make local sports headlines despite having prosthetic legs has highlighted the... Read more
Poll finds strong approval for Pope Benedict, Catholic tradition
As the Feb. 28 resignation of Pope Benedict XVI approaches, the vast majority of U.S. Catholics have a favorable view... Read more
