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US bishops launch Spanish Facebook page as Hispanic community grows
As new statistics show the accelerated growth of the Hispanic population in many areas of the country, the U.S. bishops’... Read more
Cardinal Dolan and Stephen Colbert talk faith at Fordham
Fordham University students were treated to a rare opportunity last week when they packed an auditorium to hear Cardinal Timothy... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese auctions priests' vacation villa
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has sold at auction a South Jersey shore vacation villa for elderly priests at a price... Read more
Opposition leaders suspend hunger strike after dissident is released
Thirty Cuban opposition leaders suspended their hunger campaign after the government gave in to their demands that it release dissident... Read more
Pope appreciated chance to comfort his children, renew call for dialogue
In keeping with tradition, Pope Benedict XVI spent today’s general audience reflecting on his recent apostolic trip to Lebanon, calling... Read more
Campus tour invites college students to vote pro-life first
A new nationwide initiative is asking young American voters to remember the importance of life when they cast their ballots... Read more
Group aims to influence Chicago archbishop appointment
A Massachusetts-based Catholic lay group, Voice of the Faithful, is making efforts to sway the selection of Chicago's new archbishop... Read more
House passes bill to promote human rights in Vietnam
A bill to encourage freedom and respect for human rights, including religious liberty, in communist-run Vietnam was approved by the... Read more
Polls find Catholic voters evenly split on presidential race
Surveys indicate that the Catholic vote is “too close to call,” a Catholic research center at Georgetown University says. Read more
French cardinal says 'gay marriage' opens door to incest, polygamy
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon said government approval of gay “marriage” in France could pave the way for the legalization... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Catholics responsible for evangelizing US
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput told the Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast Sept. 18 that Catholics must take responsibility for the... Read more
Key participants for new evangelization synod announced
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles and 34 other clergymen were announced Sept. 18 by the Vatican as Synod Fathers... Read more
Official song for World Youth Day Rio 2013 released
Thousands of young people gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the release of the official song for World Youth Day... Read more
Augustine Institute expands evangelization effort with new campus
On Sept. 13, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver opened a new chapter in the history of the Augustine Institute... Read more
Relic of St. Francis Xavier arrives in Australia
A relic of 16th century Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier, has arrived in Australia ahead of a 3-month tour of... Read more
Judge dismisses case in Legion of Christ will conflict
A Rhode Island judge ruled that although there is merit to her case, the niece of an elderly woman who... Read more
Argentina archdiocese laments sex abuse allegations against priest
The Archdiocese of Parana, Argentina voiced sorrow over the actions of Father Justo Jose Ilarraz, who is accused of sexually... Read more
US bishops tap Denver Catholic Charities CEO as justice department head
President and CEO of Denver Catholic Charities, Dr. Jonathan Reyes, is honored to accept his new role as executive director... Read more
Vatileaks suspects receive Sept. 29 court date
The two men charged in the “Vatileaks” case will go to trial Sept. 29, according to a communique released Sept.... Read more
Italian Paralympics athlete values rosary more than medal
Among the moving personal stories of athletes at the Paralympic Games in London, few surprised reporters more than that of... Read more
