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Pope urges respect for rights of migrants, refugees
The Vatican has released Pope Benedict's message for the upcoming ninety-ninth World Day of Migrants and Refugees, in which he... Read more
Vatican condemns sex abuse in wake of Jimmy Savile revelations
The Vatican has reiterated condemnation of sexual abuse following allegations against deceased British TV star Jimmy Savile, who during his... Read more
New website gathers video resources for Catholic ministry
The new website Catholic Link catalogues videos and other resources useful for ministry and evangelization, aspiring to proclaim the gospel... Read more
Catholic community helps East Coast prepare for Hurricane Sandy
As much of the East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy, the Church is helping local people prepare for the storm,... Read more
Bishops call attack on Nigerian parish 'barbarous'
A suicide bombing of a Catholic church in northern Nigeria on Oct. 28 has been denounced as cowardly by Archbishop... Read more
Faith overcomes spiritual blindness, Pope says at synod close
At a Mass on Sunday closing the bishops' synod on the new evangelization, the Pope reflected on the need for... Read more
Nebraska Catholics dedicated to cause of religious freedom
A group of Nebraska Catholics has created and donated banners for 147 Catholic churches that bear messages about defending religious... Read more
A weekend in the life helps youth empathize with homeless
Youth at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Simpson, S.C. recently received a crash course in what it’s like to be... Read more
Halloween coincides with feast of missionary bishop St. Wolfgang
Oct. 31, though best known as the Vigil of the Solemnity of All Saints (All Hallows’ Eve) in the Western... Read more
Court allows Texas to de-fund Planned Parenthood
A federal appeals court has declined a rehearing for Planned Parenthood, which was trying to block Texas' effort to defund... Read more
Cardinal O'Brien calls for witness to Jesus' empty tomb
As Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien took possession of his titular church, St. Sebastian on the Palatine Hill, he called on... Read more
Montana church rededicated on Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Chrism oil on the altar, blessings over a new baptismal font and a standing-room congregation were part of the rededication... Read more
Christian Bale presents award to blind pro-life activist from China
Hollywood actor Christian Bale presented a human rights award to Chinese pro-life advocate Chen Guangcheng for fighting forced abortions in... Read more
Catholic analyst reacts to Obama campaign's new 'anti-woman' ad
A nonpartisan political analyst says Obama’s new ad featuring a young woman describing her “first time” voting for the president... Read more
Catholics United urges 'gay marriage' surrender
The group Catholics United, which until now has avoided directly contradicting Catholic teaching in its defense of Democratic political causes,... Read more
Evangelization synod hits optimistic note in message to faithful
The synod of bishops on the New Evangelization released a “message to people of God” Oct. 26, emphasizing hope in... Read more
Family Research Council shooting suspect charged with terrorism
A federal grand jury indicted a 28-year-old Virginia man for “committing an act of terrorism” in connection with the shooting... Read more
Catholic chapel to open near Okla. abortion clinic
Catholic pro-life advocates in Oklahoma plan to open a perpetual adoration chapel and counseling offices next to an abortion clinic... Read more
Pennsylvania bishop highlights issues at stake in election
The right of the Catholic institutions to exist with integrity is threatened by the Health and Human Services contraception and... Read more
Paul Ryan defends poverty aid reform, vision of charity in society
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said Oct. 24 that he believes reforming poverty aid programs and allowing religious and... Read more
