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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
Pope Benedict says humility is the way of God
Pope Benedict XVI is calling upon Christians to follow the example of Jesus Christ in becoming “last of all and... Read more
International conference examines meaning of marital union
Scholars at a two-day conference in Rome explored the beauty of God’s plan for the marital union and the importance... Read more
Door-to-door evangelization reaps rewards
When Father Robert Perron, pastor of Holy Family Parish in Pawtucket, R.I., expressed an interest in reaching out to people... Read more
Chick-fil-A's stance on marriage remains unchanged
Despite claims that Chick-fil-A has ceased funding groups that support traditional marriage in hopes of expanding locations in Chicago, the... Read more
Pakistan urged to end blasphemy law abuses
An international hearing sponsored by the World Council of Churches called on Pakistan to end abuse of the nation's blasphemy... Read more
Pope tells French bishops defense of marriage is prophetic
Against the backdrop of an effort to recognize “gay marriage” in France, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of French... Read more
Charity reports increase in poverty, inequality in Spain
Catholic charity Caritas' chapter in Spain has issued a new report showing that poverty, inequality and social injustice are on... Read more
Third installment of 'Jesus of Nazareth' due out in Italy at Christmas
The Vatican Publishing House has signed an agreement allowing the publication of Pope Benedict's latest book on Jesus, which focuses... Read more
Bishop Vann to head fastest growing US diocese
Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Fort Worth, Texas has been named the fourth bishop of Orange, Calif. by Pope Benedict... Read more
New study finds rise in religious restrictions worldwide
Hostility towards religion has risen globally, both in the form of government restrictions and social attitudes, determined a new study... Read more
LA priest on leave for advocating 'gay marriage' (Corrected)
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles has placed Father Joseph Palacios on leave from ministry because of his promotion... Read more
Elderly woman who ruined fresco seeks church's tourist proceeds
An 81-year-old woman whose failed restoration of a Spanish Catholic church’s 19th-century fresco became the laughingstock of the world now... Read more
Cardinal Arinze says evangelization needs acts of charity
Cardinal Francis Arinze said Sept. 18 that evangelization is at the center of the Church’s mission and that acts of... Read more
Catholic organization launches online multimedia portal
Catholic media network Aleteia.org has launched a new website to present a collection of the “best print and multimedia content”... Read more
'Wife of Jesus' fragment no threat to Christianity
A scrap of Egyptian papyrus that might depict Jesus with a wife has drawn media attention, but a scripture professor... Read more
March for Life in Spain to demand 'zero' abortions
The organization Right to Life in Spain announced next month's 3rd International March for Life, which aims to bring about... Read more
Pope greets Rome's rabbi ahead of holy days
In celebration of three upcoming Jewish holy days, Pope Benedict XVI sent a message of prayer and friendship to Riccardo... Read more
Pope charges new bishops to boldly proclaim the faith
Pope Benedict called on a group of newly-consecrated bishops to boldly present the Gospel to everyone, so that they encounter... Read more
Medical professional warns of risk in surrogate, donor pregnancies
Artificial reproductive technology is “absolutely” the commercialization of the female body and especially harmful to children, a medical expert and... Read more
