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New US archbishops grateful to receive palliums
Archbishop-elect Samuel J. Aquila of Denver said he was deeply thankful to be among the dozens of new archbishops to... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn asks dissenting priests to renounce manifesto
Cardinal Cristoph Schönborn of Vienna has asked a group of priests to renounce a manifesto called “Call to Disobedience” or... Read more
Successor to Opus Dei founder moves toward beatification
Pope Benedict XVI has approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the successor of St.... Read more
Pope upholds Saints Peter, Paul as witnesses of Christian brotherhood
Pope Benedict XVI reflected that St. Peter and St. Paul are prime examples of the brotherhood that all Christians should... Read more
Pallium ceremony a boost for Australian evangelization
Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane believes that the June 29 pallium ceremony in Rome will provide a significant boost to... Read more
Fr. Euteneuer's accuser seeks damages from diocese, former ministry
Former Human Life International President Father Thomas Euteneuer is accused of abusing a woman employed by the organization, in a... Read more
Archbishop Sheen decree a 'great day' for US Catholics
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria says the declaration of Archbishop Fulton Sheen as “venerable” is wonderful news for both... Read more
US bishops urge Congress to 'fix' problems in health care law
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has renewed its call for Congress to correct problems within the 2010 health care... Read more
Court ruling allows religious freedom lawsuits to proceed with hope
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the 2010 health care law, a leading religious freedom law... Read more
Archbishop urges honesty among Argentina's leaders
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina warned that society is gravely harmed when those in positions of authority engage... Read more
Supreme Court upholds health care law, individual mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, drawing cries of disappointment and concern from... Read more
Catholic Voices equips laity to speak up in public debate
Amid misrepresentations in the media and public square, a newly-formed U.S. lay Catholic group is working to communicate the Church's... Read more
Father of forcibly aborted Chinese baby reported missing
The father of a Chinese baby that was forcibly aborted has reportedly disappeared, while his wife is being held in... Read more
Catholic Charities mobilizes against growing Colorado fires
Both evacuees and residents of the Colorado Springs area are in “utter shock and disbelief” at the major fire threatening... Read more
Cardinal celebrates Spanish shrine's elevation to minor basilica
A Vatican official celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving on June 25 after the Shrine of St. John of Avila in... Read more
SSPX letter indicates refusal of Vatican reconciliation effort
A recent letter leaked online suggests that leaders of the Society of St. Pius X, a breakaway traditionalist group, have... Read more
True greatness found in humble service, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI says that the path to real greatness in life is not found in self-promotion but in sacrificial... Read more
New fund will help fight forced abortions in China
An international human rights group has announced the creation of a new fund to help fight the forced abortions that... Read more
Fortnight resource combines religious liberty, outreach to disabled
Two national Catholic groups have released a list of suggested activities to defend religious liberty and reach out charitably to... Read more
American bishop appointed as key player in SSPX negotiations
Pope Benedict has appointed a Rome-based American archbishop to be a key player in the negotiations between the Vatican and... Read more
