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Vatican office unveils Faith Scroll for pilgrims
In honor of the Year of Faith, pilgrims to Rome can now share their thoughts about the gift of faith... Read more
Pope: World's spiritual poverty heightens need for Christian unity
Christians must not allow their divisions to keep them from working together to evangelize a world enduring a “crisis of... Read more
UN report renews 'family planning' advocacy
A new report from the United Nations Population Fund declares that family planning is a global “right” for women, and... Read more
US bishops approve revisions to Liturgy of the Hours
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has approved a plan to draft an amended edition of the English-language Liturgy of... Read more
Dorothy Day sainthood cause finds strong support from bishops
The U.S. bishops heartily approved the advancement of the cause for canonization of Dorothy Day, a 20th century Catholic convert,... Read more
Cardinal Burke honors Irish blessed with monument
Cardinal Raymond L. Burke recently unveiled a monument he commissioned for his titular church – Saint Agatha of the Goths... Read more
US bishops say homilies should invite Catholics to conversion
Sunday homilies should promote repentance, instill a sense of mission and lead Catholics to grow in understanding their faith, the... Read more
Divorced should be embraced with kindness, priest underscores
An Italian priest who serves as a spiritual director for dozens of divorced Catholics in Rome said that the Church... Read more
Bishops renew call for comprehensive immigration reform
The U.S. bishops are reiterating their appeal to President Obama and the newly elected members of Congress to enact just... Read more
Vatican congregation to emphasize liturgical music, art
With the Vatican's approval on Nov. 14 of its restructuring, the Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the... Read more
Jesus expressed the faith in small 'tweets,' cardinal says
A Vatican official urged Catholics to share the Gospel in a concise and eloquent way like Jesus, “who used only... Read more
'Practical atheism' more destructive than disbelief, Pope says
The practical atheism of those who say they are Christian but live as if God does not exist is a... Read more
Bishops nix economy statement; approve preaching, confession documents
Although they shelved a strongly debated statement on the economy, the U.S. bishops’ approved moving ahead with the reorganization of... Read more
Sophia Institute Press names new president
The New Hampshire-based Sophia Institute Press has named its current CEO, Charlie McKinney, as its new president. Read more
Priest calls study of non-physical realm the 'supreme' science
A priest who headed the fifth annual World Congress of Metaphysics in Rome said the study of that which lies... Read more
Religious liberty defense must be long-term, Archbishop Lori declares
The strong protection of Americans’ religious freedom requires a long-term commitment to formation and education, particularly of young people, the... Read more
Election shows need to better present marriage beliefs
Bishops and Catholics must work to better deliver the Church's teaching on marriage in light of the recent U.S. elections,... Read more
Vatican conference to examine Catholic identity in health care
The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers announced Nov. 13 that its upcoming international conference will discuss how health facilities... Read more
Guatemala president cancels Pope meeting after second quake
President Otto Perez of Guatemala canceled his visit with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican set for Nov.15 after a... Read more
Media group encourages pregnant women to consider adoption
The Austin-based pro-life media group Heroic Media has released a new video for National Adoption Month to encourage women with... Read more
