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Mexican bishops call for end to presidential election feud
The Bishops of Mexico have urged the country’s political parties to accept a court decision upholding the results of the... Read more
Planned Parenthood rally speakers frame pro-life views as anti-woman
Supporters of Planned Parenthood argued at a Sept. 4 rally that pro-life views amount to the belief that women are... Read more
World Youth Day organizers report widespread interest
According to World Youth Day Rio organizers, less than 24 hours after registration for the event opened, some 220 groups... Read more
Upholding ethical truths is not intolerance, Pope states
Pope Benedict XVI told a group of his former students that Christians should not be scared to uphold ethical truths... Read more
Father Groeschel steps down from EWTN show
Franciscan friar Father Benedict Groeschel has stepped down as host of EWTN’s Sunday Night Prime television show following his apology... Read more
Pope pays tribute to Cardinal Martini as a tireless servant
Pope Benedict XVI paid tribute to Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, who was buried Sept. 3 in Milan, the northern Italian... Read more
Use Labor Day to remember Catholic social doctrine, priest says
A Catholic priest involved in labor advocacy says that Labor Day is a time to reflect on Catholic teaching about... Read more
In Hurricane Isaac's wake, prayers and help for victims
Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans prayed for victims of Hurricane Isaac, as the archdiocese's Catholic Charities affiliate assesses... Read more
Living God's law with integrity brings liberation, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI says that God’s law brings personal liberation to each person who embraces it and lives it with... Read more
Alaska's 'grand lady' remembered for service to church, humanity
Mary Louise Rasmuson was in many ways a larger-than-life figure, a Catholic whose generosity and faithfulness greatly benefited the Catholic... Read more
Church remembers priest-monk St. Cloud on Sept. 7
On Sept. 7, the Catholic Church honors the memory of Saint Clodoald, popularly known as Saint Cloud, who escaped from... Read more
Government's purpose is to serve citizens, Cardinal Dolan says
Those seeking public office should remember the primary goal of government is to serve its citizens, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan... Read more
Monthly luncheon unites community
Promptly at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption, the doors of the auditorium of Visitation Parish,... Read more
Role of faith, family emphasized at Republican convention
Prominent members of the Republican Party highlighted faith and family values as being intrinsic to America’s identity as a nation... Read more
Mexican cardinal urges teachers to carry out work with humility
Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City launched the upcoming pastoral school year by urging teachers and ministry leaders to humbly... Read more
Romney says economic plan will bring relief to families
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said that America’s backbone of family, community and faith will be reinforced by initiatives to... Read more
Former archbishop of Milan succumbs to illness, dies at 85
Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, the Archbishop Emeritus of Milan, Italy, died today at the age of 85 after a long... Read more
Vatican invites Usain Bolt to address religious liberty conference
The world’s fastest man, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, has been invited to address a Vatican conference on religious liberty. Read more
Father Groeschel apologizes for sex abuse comments
Father Benedict Groeschel and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal have apologized for his comments that appeared to blame sex... Read more
Vatican refuses to comment on cyber attack rumors
The Vatican is refusing to confirm or deny reports that it has once again been subject to a cyber attack... Read more
