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Poll shows NY opposition to expanding abortion laws
As New York debates Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed bill to strengthen legal abortion, a new survey shows that 75 percent... Read more
Archbishop testifies for repeal of Maryland death penalty
Speaking at a legislative hearing in Maryland, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore supported efforts to end the death penalty... Read more
Bishops of Nicaragua announce 40 hours of prayer for Pope
The bishops of Nicaragua are inviting Catholics in the country and around the world to join together in 40 hours... Read more
Pope: media helped spread misinterpretations of Vatican II
Pope Benedict XVI said that many of the misinterpretations of the Second Vatican Council were caused by the media promoting... Read more
New Pope will be the one God wants, Spanish bishop says
The secretary general of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference defended Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign and said that the Holy... Read more
Archbishop Ganswein plans to remain prefect of Papal Household
Archbishop Georg Ganswein will move with Pope Benedict XVI when he retires on Feb. 28, but he also intends to... Read more
Nun describes simplicity of Pope's retirement monastery
One of the nuns that lived in the monastery where the Pope will retire says his choice shows his “great... Read more
Author sees cultural willingness to re-examine sexual revolution
A Catholic author believes that the “surprisingly positive” reception of her book on the sexual revolution shows an encouraging openness... Read more
Bishop finds sacred music essential for liturgy
Sacred music is “integral” to the Catholic Church's liturgy, Bishop Alexander K. Sample said in a Feb. 13 pastoral letter... Read more
Basketball pros to become Catholic campus missionaries
Best friends Jennifer Risper and Christina Wirth have given up professional basketball to become Catholic missionaries with the Fellowship of... Read more
Pentagon criticized for offering spousal benefits to gay couples
The Department of Defense has drawn criticism over new policies providing same-sex partners some of the benefits normally reserved to... Read more
Benedictine abbot sees good reasons for moving Pope's Mass
Given the number of people that inevitably swarmed to the Holy Father’s last public Mass, Benedictine Abbot Nokter Wolf understands... Read more
Conclave to determine new Pope could be held mid-March
The conclave to elect the next Bishop of Rome could start between March 15 and 19, according to the director... Read more
During last Mass, Pope Benedict urges return to God
Pope Benedict XVI encouraged people across the globe to wholeheartedly return to God during his last Mass today as pontiff... Read more
State of the Union speeches recognize role of family
The importance of strong families for the well-being of society was discussed by leaders of both political parties as President... Read more
Pope urges conversion in face of modern temptations
After thanking everyone for their love and prayers since he announced his resignation, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on how modern... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope's final days
The last days of Pope Benedict XVI will include three public appearances, a meeting with the priests of Rome, Lenten... Read more
Archbishop calls for return to America's 'founding ideals'
Catholics today must help the U.S. return to its founding principles amid dangers to religious liberty, Archbishop William E. Lori... Read more
Pope: I can 'almost physically' feel prayers and love
Two days after saying he will resign, Pope Benedict XVI said that he has been able to feel, “almost physically,”... Read more
Knights of Columbus encourage prayers for next Pope
A new prayer from the Knights of Columbus thanks Jesus for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI and intercedes for... Read more
