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Pope reflects on finding faith in a secular world
Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of teachings on faith by observing that although secularism is on the rise, everyone... Read more
Pope cancels delegation to Syria, focuses on aid work
A delegation of bishops from the recent synod on the New Evangelization will not go to Syria as violence continues... Read more
Pope, Cardinal Dolan urge Obama to respect life and religious freedom
Catholic leaders are calling on President Barack Obama to respect the fundamental American principles of life and religious liberty after... Read more
Catholics continue Sandy relief work as second storm approaches
Catholic Charities affiliates are continuing to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy as another storm heads for the region. Read more
Middle East to host Catholic youth conference
At least 1,500 Catholic youth from across the Middle East will gather at Abu Dhabi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral for Arabia’s... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl says all Catholics called to personal conversion
All Catholics are called to participate in the New Evangelization by renewing their own faith so that they can witness... Read more
Americans share same hopes for future, President Obama says
During his victory speech after being elected to a second term on Tuesday night, President Barack Obama said that Americans... Read more
Maine legalizes 'same-sex marriage'
Voters in the state of Maine approved a ballot measure Nov. 6 to redefine marriage to include homosexual couples, becoming... Read more
Montana passes parental notification abortion law
On Nov. 6, Montana passed a measure requiring abortion facilities to notify parents before performing the procedure on those under... Read more
Colombia asks Pope to bless peace talks with rebel group
Colombia's new ambassador to the Holy See has asked Pope Benedict to give his blessing to the peace talks begun... Read more
Adoration begins in Eternal City for US elections
Catholics in the Eternal City are holding an all-night Eucharistic vigil, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., praying that U.S.... Read more
Catholics across nation hold Election Day prayer events
Throughout the United States, Catholics are gathering in prayer on Nov. 6 to ask for God’s blessing upon the country... Read more
Abortion supporters try to attack Buenos Aires cathedral
On Nov. 1 a mob of abortion supporters and anti-clerical leftists in Argentina tried to deface the Metropolitan Cathedral in... Read more
Calif. gay therapy ban imposes 'state orthodoxy,' foes charge
A legal group is seeking a federal injunction against a California ban on “reparative therapy” for minors with homosexual attractions... Read more
New Romney ad reaches out to Catholic voters
The Romney campaign released a new television ad on Nov. 4 to appeal to Catholic voters, citing the Obama administration's... Read more
US bishops launch religious freedom website
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a new website dedicated to encouraging education, prayer and public action to... Read more
Americas saint's feast a time for prayer, evangelization
A Vatican official called Nov. 5 “an occasion of prayer” and renewed evangelization efforts, as the day marks the feast... Read more
One day before election, Catholic vote remains good indicator
With polls still disagreeing on which presidential candidate holds the lead just one day before the election, political analysts believe... Read more
Ecuador to celebrate beatification of religious missionary
Catholics in Ecuador are preparing to mark the upcoming beatification of Sister Maria Troncatti, an Italian missionary who helped evangelize... Read more
Lawyers say Poland shocked over abortion fine
Local attorneys say the European Court of Human Right's decision to fine Poland for not helping a girl obtain an... Read more
