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Student volunteers travel to lend a helping hand
Water stains on the ceiling of her small home remind Susan Tyler every day of the peace Home Works has... Read more
An open heart lets God work miracles, Pope teaches
Nazareth’s rejection of Jesus highlights the need for people to have an open and trusting disposition towards God in order... Read more
Western monastic patron St. Benedict celebrated July 11
On July 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the sixth-century abbot who gave Christian... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese resolves six more priest abuse accusations
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced the resolution of six cases involving priests who were placed on leave following a... Read more
Little San Francisco charity reaches needy in 20-plus countries
La Madre de los Pobres is the little charity you never heard of. Read more
Baltimore archbishop praises ruling in favor of pregnancy centers
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore expressed appreciation after a federal court said Maryland pregnancy centers should not have to... Read more
Chinese government ignores Vatican warning on bishop ordination
The Vatican is considering its response following the illicit ordination of another bishop without Pope Benedict’s approval. Read more
Latin American countries competing for papal visit in 2013
Pope Benedict XVI could make a stopover in a Spanish-speaking Latin American country during his visit to the region for... Read more
Thousands visit St. John Vianney's heart in England
An estimated 6,000 pilgrims have braved heavy rain to venerate the relic of St. John Vianney’s heart since its arrival... Read more
Vatican astronomer says 'God particle' is misnamed, but exciting
While it has no direct bearing on theology or revelation, the scientific discovery hailed by some as the “God particle”... Read more
Illinois community ups efforts to prevent strip club opening
A prayer vigil and novena are among the steps a small community in Illinois is taking to prevent the opening... Read more
Family advocates criticize Spain's failure to rule on abortion law
The leaders of Spain's Forum on the Family harshly criticized the failure of the Constitutional Court to rule on a... Read more
Holocaust museum praised for corrections to Pius XII exhibit
Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial has made changes to a controversial exhibit on Pope Pius XII, presenting a more balanced... Read more
Indian martyr an example for Christians suffering persecution
The head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Angelo Amato, called an 18th century Indian... Read more
Holy See announces loss of over $18 million for 2011
The Holy See announced a loss of $18.7 million for 2011 – a sharp contrast to a surplus of $14... Read more
Pope Benedict reaffirms confidence in Cardinal Bertone
As he leaves the Vatican for his summer residence outside of Rome, Pope Benedict XVI voiced full confidence in his... Read more
Government cannot take away true freedom, Archbishop Chaput teaches
Government cannot give or take away the ultimate freedom found in obedience to God, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said... Read more
Italian religious liberty expert worries US on path to anti-Christian violence
The head of Italy's new religious liberty watchdog group warned that present threats of “discriminatory legislation” in the U.S. could... Read more
Vatican releases liturgical texts for ordinariate use in matrimony, funerals
The Holy See has announced the first liturgical texts approved for use around the world by the Personal Ordinariates for... Read more
New women's magazine aims to encourage and uplift
The creators of a new magazine for women hope that their publication will offer a fresh perspective that connects with... Read more
