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After 40 years of abortion, bishops voice sorrow, hope
Church leaders across the U.S. expressed both grief and renewed determination on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision... Read more
LA archdiocese vows continued anti-abuse efforts
As former priests face litigation over sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has renewed its commitment to protect the... Read more
Women recount pain, suffering following abortions
Forty years after abortion was legalized throughout America, women who have been victims of the procedure are speaking out about... Read more
Vietnamese communist leader meets Pope for first time
Pope Benedict received in audience today the secretary general of Vietnam's Communist Party, discussing issues of interest to the Vatican... Read more
Pope names Brazilian born priest new head of Vatican TV
In a restructuring of Vatican communication departments, a Brazilian born priest will be the new director of the Vatican TV... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates St. Agnes with blessing of lambs
In a traditional ceremony marking the feast of Saint Agnes, Pope Benedict blessed a pair of lambs whose wool will... Read more
Cardinal finds prayer, penance needed for end of abortion
Prayers and penitential hearts must be at the foundation of efforts to restore a genuine respect for life in America,... Read more
Hundreds convene in Denver to urge respect for life
Hundreds of pro-life advocates gathered on the west steps of the Colorado capitol on Sunday for the March for Life... Read more
Obama says 'gay marriage' necessary for national progress
As he entered his second term as U.S. President, Barack Obama stressed the need to modernize American values through changes... Read more
Pope's secretary did not pose for 'Vanity Fair' photo
A source at the Vatican says that Archbishop Georg Ganswein – the prefect of the Papal Household and personal secretary... Read more
Pope selects American priest for rare St. Peter's job
For the first time in the 21st century, Pope Benedict XVI has made an American priest a canon of St.... Read more
Cardinal says MLK's witness shows need for cultural conscience
The momentous life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., indicate the important role of faith as the conscience... Read more
Berlin archdiocese undergoing significant restructuring
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki has finalized plans to cut the number of churches in the Archdiocese of Berlin by over... Read more
MLK was Christ-inspired, says head Knight of Peter Claver
Martin Luther King Day is a time to promote racial harmony in America and honor the slain civil rights leader... Read more
Crowds at Irish rally show country's pro-life legacy
Fine Gael, the majority party in the Irish coalition government, will have “awoken a sleeping giant” if they move to... Read more
Pope urges prayers for peace during Christian Unity Week
Pope Benedict XVI asked for more prayers of world peace as part of the Christian Unity week celebrated this week. Read more
Church remembers St. Paul's companions, Sts. Timothy and Titus
On Jan. 26, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, close companions of the... Read more
Outcry over rape cases could mean change for India's women
Public admonishment of the brutal cases of gang rape in India could be the sign of changing views towards women... Read more
Pregnancy centers play key role in fight for life
Essential Pregnancy Services (EPS) in Omaha opened its doors 40 years ago as a direct response to legalized abortion, said... Read more
Lila Rose highlights role of faith in fighting abortion
Prayer, trust and a willingness to be used by God are among the most important tools in working to defend... Read more
