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Vatican welcomes largely positive report on financial transparency
The Vatican is welcoming a largely positive report from the European body responsible for monitoring financial transparency, while also committing... Read more
Catholic faith moves man to forgiveness after murder of wife and daughter
Arturo Martinez-Sanchez says he had no choice but to forgive the man suspected of sexually assaulting and killing his wife... Read more
Catholics United launches pro-life attack on Romney
A Democrat-leaning Catholic group that has supported pro-abortion rights politicians is attacking former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney over controversial reports... Read more
Coach allegedly made false abuse allegations to Phila. archdiocese
A former Lansdale Catholic High School lacrosse coach has been arrested and charged after allegedly making false claims of sexual... Read more
Cardinal Dolan sees US as 'mission territory'
The U.S. and other Western nations are “mission territory” for the Catholic Church in modern times, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan... Read more
Spanish priest retracts opposition to Church teaching
In response to questions by the Vatican's doctrinal office, Spanish priest Father Manuel Pousa I Engronat has retracted positions in... Read more
Pius X Society will give Vatican final decision 'very soon'
The head of the Society of St. Pius X says the breakaway traditionalist group is on the verge of giving... Read more
Healing of Colombian man could pave way for John Paul II canonization
The testimony of a Colombian man who says he was “miraculously cured” of Parkinson's Disease through the intercession of Blessed... Read more
Report shows adult stem cell research produces results, draws money
A new report on one of the world's largest funders of stem cell research reveals that an emphasis on results... Read more
Congressional hearing examines violence against Christians in Nigeria
Witnesses at a recent Congressional subcommittee hearing discussed continuing attacks by terrorists in Nigeria and ways that the United States... Read more
Russian Orthodox leader to visit Poland, sign reconciliation statement
During his Aug. 16-19 visit to Poland, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow plans to join the country's... Read more
Pope to speak on 'crisis of democracy'
Pope Benedict XVI will use his annual message for the 46th World Day of Peace this Jan. 1 to examine... Read more
Gold coins from the Crusades found in Israel
Israeli archeologists have found more than one hundred gold coins from the time of the Crusades, when conflict arose between... Read more
Scottish cardinal calls for referendum on same-sex 'marriage'
Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien of St. Andrews and Edinburgh has challenged the Scottish government to hold a nationwide referendum on... Read more
Bishops commit to sustainable development in Colombia
The Bishops' Conference of Colombia has committed to work for comprehensive and sustainable development in Colombia together with “the State,... Read more
Pope presents St. Teresa of Avila as model for evangelization
Pope Benedict XVI believes that 16th-century Saint Teresa of Avila is a model for current efforts to launch the New... Read more
Slavery is 'alive and well' in India, pastor says
Even in contemporary culture, India's Dalits or “untouchables” face oppression and persecution akin to slavery, an American pastor involved in... Read more
A long, hard road ahead, people of Joplin know they are not alone
As tough as they are, the people of Joplin learned two lessons. Read more
Pope praises saints who showed the 'centrality of Christ'
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday praised the intellectual legacy of the 13th century Franciscan St. Bonaventure who popularized St. Paul’s... Read more
Nursing patron St. Camillus de Lellis celebrated this week
On July 18 the U.S. Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Camillus de Lellis, who turned from his... Read more
