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LA archbishop relieves Cardinal Mahony of duties, asks prayers for abuse victims
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez has relieved retired Cardinal Roger Mahony of his remaining duties after the release of... Read more
Pro-lifers urge new Secretary of State to support human rights
As Senator John Kerry is confirmed as Secretary of State for Obama's second administration, pro-life groups have encouraged the official... Read more
Doctor says Colombian coverage of abortion drug harms women
An official leading the Colombian bishops’ pro-life efforts expressed regret over a recent decision to continue covering a drug used... Read more
Pope gives new cardinals their Curia positions
The newest cardinals in the Church received their secondary assignments today from Pope Benedict XVI, indicating how he best thinks... Read more
Canon lawyer: Bishop has warned National Catholic Reporter
A canon lawyer at the Catholic University of America says that a recent column by Bishop Robert Finn serves as... Read more
Church of the Nativity gets large Vatican donation
The Vatican has promised to donate $135,490 U.S. dollars (100,000 Euros) to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem during... Read more
Changes in abortion language, laws seen as pro-life progress
Amid changing abortion rhetoric and significant legislative advances, a group of legal experts in the nation’s capital said that they... Read more
Catholic thinkers debate government's role in helping poor
In a recent debate, two Catholic commentators disagreed over how large a role government should play in exercising society's responsibility... Read more
Redefining marriage creates conflict, bishops warn Supreme Court
In recent legal briefs filed with the Supreme Court, the U.S. bishops warned that a redefinition of marriage would create... Read more
Our Lady of Czestochowa icon touring Spain
A replica image of Our Lady of Czestochowa is currently traveling throughout Spain on a pro-life and pro-family pilgrimage that... Read more
Child malnutrition offends human dignity, warn Guatemalan bishops
The Bishops’ Conference of Guatemala called on authorities to address the stark hunger and malnutrition facing thousands of children and... Read more
Pope says Biblical view of God can help fatherhood crisis
Pope Benedict XVI said the Bible can help clarify the true meaning of being a father during his general audience... Read more
Author cheers Pope's 'flurry' of social media outreach
A Catholic author and blogger says Pope Benedict's use of social networking has given the Church an example of how... Read more
Bishop praises Catholic schools for role in evangelizing
In a statement commemorating Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden of Harrisburg, Pa., lauded Catholic schools for helping evangelize... Read more
Archbishop Gomez hails Senate immigration reform plan
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles welcomed an immigration reform plan proposed by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators... Read more
National Catholic Reporter 'proud' to identify as Catholic
The editor of the National Catholic Reporter responded to Bishop Robert Finn's warning that the publication undermines the faith by... Read more
Apostolic nuncio prays for missing priest in Mexico
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to Mexico, voiced prayers and expressed solidarity with the family members of a local... Read more
Pope's World Day of the Sick message in Arabic for first time
Pope Benedict XVI is having his message for this year's World Day of the Sick published in Arabic for the... Read more
Pope appoints new leader for Portland archdiocese
Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Alexander K. Sample of Marquette, Mich., to shepherd the archdiocese of Portland, Ore. Read more
Vatican official hopes legal dialogue will help persecuted Christians
As the Church celebrates the 30th anniversary of canon law, legal experts at the Vatican are continuing their push for... Read more
