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Pope Benedict tweets support for US pro-life rallies
Pope Benedict has sent a Twitter message expressing his solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of people marching in America... Read more
Colo. bishops to review health system's fidelity to Church
Colorado's three bishops will examine litigation surrounding Catholic Health Initiatives, after its lawyers allegedly argued in a wrongful-death lawsuit that... Read more
Democrats for Life challenge New York abortion law
A group of pro-life Democrats is protesting radical abortion legislation in New York, as well as assertions that there is... Read more
Catholic Relief Services helps refugees in Mali conflict
Catholic Relief Services is working to assist tens of thousands of refugees in Mali as the clash between government and... Read more
Strong college presence expected at March for Life
Catholic colleges and universities will be well-represented at this year’s March for Life, according to announcements by pro-life campus groups... Read more
Vatican council supports US bishops in pro-life stance
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family has written to several U.S. bishops to express his support for... Read more
Vatican TV's new director surprised at his appointment
The new head of the Vatican Television Center says he was surprised when he was asked to lead one the... Read more
In letter to SSPX, Vatican archbishop appeals for unity
Archbishop Augustine Di Noia, one of the Roman officials involved in discussions with the Society of St. Pius X, wrote... Read more
Pope focuses on best way to use social media
Pope Benedict XVI has asked people to use social networking sites "responsibly" and "with respect," given the growing number of... Read more
St. Francis de Sales, patron of Catholic writers, celebrated Jan. 24
Jan. 24 marks the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of writers and Christian unity whose role... Read more
Vatican official says US pro-life marches have global impact
A top Vatican official on life issues called the protests sweeping across the U.S. this week against abortion a historic... Read more
Catholics call end-of-life care central to pro-life mission
Catholic healthcare providers and legal professionals in the Denver region convened to share the importance of end-of-life care as a... Read more
Imprisoned Christian pastor banned from trial
An American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith has been barred from attending his own trial and faces... Read more
Vatican hopes to resume accepting credit card payments
With credit card transactions suspended in Vatican City since the new year, three-way talks are due to be held among... Read more
Lawmakers lament 40 years of legalized abortion
Pro-life politicians from across the country reflected on four decades of legal abortion in America, offering prayers and the promise... Read more
Priest, 80, forgives attackers after brutal beating
An elderly priest in Venezuela has said that he is willing to forgive the men who violently attacked him at... Read more
Pope Benedict to Venezuelans: God can overcome uncertainty
Pope Benedict XVI has called on Venezuelans to trust that God will help them “overcome the current climate of uncertainty”... Read more
Abraham exemplifies Christian journey, Pope says
In his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Benedict pointed to the legacy of Abraham as an example of the Christian’s longing... Read more
Pakistani official: Society flourishes with religious freedom
Paul Bhatti, Pakistan's Minister of Minority Affairs, called religious liberty a Christian value that can enhance life in the country... Read more
Robert George warns of Catholic oppression over marriage
A Princeton law professor has predicted increasing persecution of Catholic teaching on sexuality, amid accusations by a New York scholar... Read more
