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Stolen Mojave Desert cross recovered just before Veteran's Day
The World War I veteran memorial cross that was stolen from the Mojave Desert in 2010 has been recovered just... Read more
Bishop Justin Welby chosen to lead Anglican Communion
Bishop of Durham Justin Welby will become the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, succeeding... Read more
Diocese laments massacre of farm workers in Colombia
The Diocese of Santa Rosa de Osos in the Colombian province of Antioquia has condemned the massacre of 10 farm... Read more
Plans emerge for Pope's personal Twitter account
Just after holding the synod on the New Evangelization, Vatican officials say that Pope Benedict XVI will start his own... Read more
Pope prays for Guatemala earthquake victims
Pope Benedict XVI sent condolences to the victims of the Nov. 7 earthquake that killed at least 50 people in... Read more
Pope names former Vatican official as Boston auxiliary bishop
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Monsignor Robert P. Deeley, current vicar general of Boston and a former official at the... Read more
US ambassador to Vatican says he built bridges despite tensions
During his tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Miguel H. Diaz found himself seeking a middle ground... Read more
Pro-life leaders aim at cultural change after election losses
Despite pro-life setbacks in the Nov. 6 election, there is still hope and ample opportunity for progress in promoting a... Read more
US bishops call for renewed view of marriage in wake of election
The U.S. bishops' leader on defense of marriage issues is calling for prayer and a “renewed culture of marriage” in... Read more
EWTN Radio now available on iHeartRadio app
The EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network is now available through iHeartRadio, the Clear Channel media company’s digital radio service that... Read more
Pope calls faith, reason dialogue essential to human freedom
Pope Benedict XVI said cooperation between science and faith is necessary for world peace and man's destiny, as he addressed... Read more
Cuban archbishop encourages trust in God after Hurricane Sandy
The president of the Cuban Bishops' Conference said the Church is doing everything possible to help the thousands of victims... Read more
Catholic vote results show need for teaching the faith
Divisions in the Catholic vote for president show the continued importance of “educating Catholics about our own faith,” said analyst... Read more
US bishops' meeting to focus on preaching, new media
At their upcoming general assembly, the U.S. bishops are slated to discuss the issues of how to preach more effectively,... Read more
Calif. religious brothers release Gregorian chant album
The Norbertine brothers of St. Michael's Abbey in Calif. have shared the beauty of Gregorian chant by releasing a new... Read more
After marriage setbacks, Catholic leaders disappointed but committed
Despite several narrow defeats at the ballot box on Nov. 6, marriage defenders say they remain dedicated to promoting and... Read more
Catholic conference regrets failure of Calif. death penalty repeal
The California Catholic Conference says it regrets the failure of a state ballot measure to repeal the death penalty, but... Read more
Church in Guatemala reaches out to earthquake victims
A relief network operated by the local Catholic Church has launched operations to help the victims of a Nov. 7... Read more
Boston cardinal lauds rejection of assisted suicide initiative
Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston applauded the defeat of a Massachusetts ballot measure to legalize physician-assisted suicide, calling for more... Read more
Spain's high court upholds 'gay marriage' law
Spain's Constitutional Court upheld a “gay marriage” law which passed seven years ago under the Socialist government and was challenged... Read more
