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Bishops say family should reflect love of the Trinity
At the conclusion of a nationwide meeting for families in Venezuela, the country's bishops said that the relationship between mothers,... Read more
The liturgy raises hearts to God like no other prayer, Pope says
Pope Benedict says that the public prayer of the Church, known as the liturgy, is a wonderful school of prayer... Read more
Evangelization synod participants preview their roles
U.S. appointees to the upcoming bishops’ synod on the New Evangelization say the event will help advance evangelization in the... Read more
Philadelphia parish closing because of low attendance, safety issues
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has approved the closure of a Philadelphia parish due to low Mass attendance and a church... Read more
Congressman questions Obama's commitment to fight human trafficking
New efforts announced by President Barack Obama to fight human trafficking have renewed criticism of his administration for preventing a... Read more
Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform
A diverse group of 28 Christian leaders has sent a letter to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney praising him for... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl recalls Church's unchanging foundation in Christ
With its identity firmly rooted in the person of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church's mission to proclaim the Gospel continues... Read more
Americans represented among Synod of Bishops experts
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed 10 Catholics from the United States as advisers and auditors for the forthcoming Synod of... Read more
Conscience rights for pharmacists upheld in Illinois ruling
An Illinois appeals court’s ruling on the conscience rights of pharmacists is being hailed as a victory for religious freedom... Read more
Peruvian archbishop condemns rise in terrorism, drug trafficking
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura urged Peruvians to pray for the Virgin Mary's intercession, as drug trafficking and terrorism... Read more
HHS mandate allows minors free contraception, sterilization
Minor children on their parents’ health care plans will have free coverage of sterilization and contraception, including abortion-causing drugs, under... Read more
Catholics in India calling for protest of 'objectionable' Bollywood film
Catholic groups in India have called for the protest of an upcoming Hindi film if scenes portraying believers and clergy... Read more
Australian bishops pledge cooperation with abuse inquiry
The Catholic bishops of Australia’s Victoria state have said the Catholic Church in Victoria will cooperate “fully” with the Australian... Read more
Archbishop Gomez calls on voters to incorporate faith into voting
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has called on Catholics to achieve a “unity of life” and let their faith... Read more
Pope urges care, protection of Colombia's indigenous people
In a message to Colombia's bishops, Pope Benedict said government leaders should not manipulate or exploit indigenous people in the... Read more
Catholics encouraged to participate in Year of Faith through sacraments, prayer
The leader of the U.S. bishops' evangelization committee has offered suggestions on ways for the faithful to take part in... Read more
Pope says Christians politicians must be prophetic voices for dignity
Pope Benedict XVI is encouraging Christian politicians to be prophetic voices in promoting the dignity of every human being. Read more
Cardinal calls priests to conversion as Year of Faith nears
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru said the Year of Faith decreed by Pope Benedict XVI should be a... Read more
Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate
Thousands of women across the country are leading grassroots efforts to make their voices heard in opposition to the federal... Read more
Alaskans keep faith alive on campus
Some would consider them countercultural. A group of college-age Alaskans are bucking a larger trend among young people nationwide who... Read more
