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World’s largest Marian statue unveiled in Bolivia
The largest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world, dedicated to Our Lady of Socavon, was inaugurated at a... Read more
Catholic health group affirms Church teaching on unborn
Catholic Health Initiatives has joined Colorado's bishops in calling for protection of unborn children after the group's lawyers argued in... Read more
Syrian bishop hopes new patriarch's experience will save lives
A Syrian bishop is happy with the election of Archbishop Louis R. Sako as Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church... Read more
Pro-life groups care for mothers in crisis pregnancies
Organizations that offer pro-life aid for women facing difficult pregnancies stressed that there are both resources and tools available for... Read more
Families re-evangelized through Catholic schools
In societies that have largely forgotten or abandoned Christianity, Catholic schools are often seen as vital tools for reintroducing faith... Read more
Pope: Proclaim God's love with boldness
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday asked Christians to proclaim God’s love with “boldness, humility and coherence” like Jesus. Read more
Welsh Church to honor courageous leadership of St. Teilo
Among Welsh Catholics, Feb. 9 is the liturgical memorial of Saint Teilo, a sixth-century monk and bishop who led the... Read more
Mandate changes insufficient, say religious liberty groups
Religious freedom advocates throughout the country are voicing disappointment at suggested changes to the federal contraception mandate aimed at resolving... Read more
Mother who chose life reunited with daughter years later
Jackie White’s greatest Christmas gift didn't come wrapped in pretty paper and adorned with a bow. Read more
Catholic brothers to face-off as Super Bowl coaches
Brothers John and Jim Harbaugh, coaches of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers, respectively, have seen their fair share... Read more
NY cardinals remember Mayor Koch as friend to Catholics
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Cardinal Edward Egan responded to the death of New York City Mayor Ed Koch with praise... Read more
Archbishop Gomez praised for ideal approach to LA removals
Archbishop José Gomez's decision to relieve Cardinal Roger Mahony and Bishop Thomas Curry of their duties in the L.A. archdiocese... Read more
EWTN says new mandate proposal likely brings no relief
Eternal Word Television Network said today that the new suggested rule on the federal contraception mandate is likely inadequate to... Read more
HHS offers minor revisions, clarifications on mandate
Proposed changes to the federal contraception mandate would slightly expand an existing exemption, while defining the terms of an “accommodation”... Read more
Pope's Lent message: charity is extension of God's love
Pope Benedict XVI's message for Lent is that when people are open to God’s love, then they can “love with... Read more
New Vatican vocations booklet mobilizes spiritual support
The latest edition of a Vatican magazine aimed at increasing priestly vocations and encouraging the spiritual adoption of priests has... Read more
Bishop DiMarzio right on Sanger, columnist says
In a column for CNA, Deal Hudson defends Brooklyn bishop Nicholas DiMarzio's view of Margaret Sanger as an advocate of... Read more
Kansas school stewardship model encourages vocations
The stewardship model which funds Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wichita has blessed the local Church with numerous priestly... Read more
Bishops encourage changes in incarceration of minors
The U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development has joined with more than 100 other organizations to call... Read more
Possible lift of Boy Scouts' gay ban draws disappointment
News that the Boy Scouts of America may soon approve of openly gay members and leaders has sparked a wave... Read more
