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Archbishop pleads for help to protect Nigeria from extremists
A top Nigerian bishop has called on the international community to protect the religious freedom of Christians in Nigeria, warning... Read more
Pope explains how Mary's queenship points to Jesus
Pope Benedict XVI recommended that Christians look to the queenship of Mary, who is “queen in the service of God... Read more
Catholic Latino group releases 2012 voting guide
The Catholic Hispanic Leadership Alliance has applied Catholic social teaching to issues that will shape the upcoming presidential election in... Read more
Jeff Foxworthy to host Bible game show
The American Bible Challenge, a new show on GSN, is testing competitors on their knowledge of the Bible and raising... Read more
Federal judge dismisses abuse lawsuit against Vatican
A federal judge dismissed a sex abuse lawsuit against the Holy See on grounds that the Vatican was not an... Read more
Pro-life groups in Uruguay denounce new attempts to legalize abortion
Around twenty pro-life organizations are denouncing what they call “anti-democratic and unconstitutional” moves by supporters of a measure that would... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal to priests: protect the treasure of celibacy
During an ordination Mass for two priests and a deacon on Aug. 18, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela... Read more
Catholic school effort in Philadelphia draws on lay expertise
The head of an independent Catholic foundation says a new lay management initiative for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese creates new Catholic high school system
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia unveiled a new school system this morning that will be run by an independent... Read more
Mentally impaired child arrested under Pakistan's anti-blasphemy law
A young girl who suffers from Down's Syndrome has been arrested in Pakistan for allegedly burning a page from the... Read more
US bishops say Muslims, Catholics share religious freedom concerns
In a statement of support and friendship toward the Muslim community, the U.S. bishops' ecumenical committee leader encouraged trust and... Read more
Survey reveals increasing hostility in US towards religion
A report examining court cases from recent years has found that hostility towards religion has grown to unprecedented levels in... Read more
Scottish cardinal ends dialogue with government over 'gay marriage'
Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien has broken-off direct talks with the Scottish government in protest over their decision to back “same-sex... Read more
Spanish Catholic justice fends off calls to recuse himself in abortion case
Justice Andres Ollero of Spain's Constitutional Court, who will write the ruling on a case challenging the country's 2010 abortion... Read more
Pope explores man's connection to the Infinite
Pope Benedict welcomed the 33rd Rimini Meeting, an annual gathering organized by the lay Catholic movement Communion and Liberation, by examining... Read more
Argentinean bishop condemns euthanasia for patient in coma
Bishop Virginio Bressanelli of Neuquen, Argentina has called for the life of 45-year-old Marcelo Diez, who has been in a... Read more
St. Augustine premieres on the big screen
“Restless Heart,” a feature film about the famous theologian St. Augustine of Hippo, is now available for sponsored theatrical screenings... Read more
Denver archbishop: claims Paul Ryan's budget counters Catholicism are 'unfounded'
Amid criticism of Paul Ryan’s policy proposals, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has written a column calling for more... Read more
Maronite patriarch warns Syrian conflict could spread to Lebanon
Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai of Antioch, the head of the Maronite Catholic Church, has warned that the armed conflict in... Read more
Pope says Christ's life was one of sacrifice, not popularity
Pope Benedict XVI said that Jesus did not seek recognition during his public ministry but chose instead to preach the... Read more
