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Cardinal Scola sees signs of revival in Christian family life
On the eve of Pope Benedict’s visit to the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan, the city’s archbishop believes... Read more
Abby Johnson launching ministry focused on abortion workers
Abortion clinic director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson has announced she will launch of a new ministry to help people... Read more
Knights of Columbus defend Montana Jesus statue against lawsuit
The Knights of Columbus and several individual knights have asked to intervene in a federal legal case challenging the presence... Read more
Researchers say Guttmacher Institute misrepresents abortion in Chile
A Chilean researcher and his colleagues say the Guttmacher Institute's response to a study on abortion's effects on maternal mortality... Read more
John Paul II, St. Therese of Lisieux among WYD Rio patron saints
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pena in Rio de Janeiro has announced the patron saints and thirteen intercessors for... Read more
Our 'amen' expresses trust in Christ, Pope teaches
When Christians say “amen,” they are expressing their trust in the loving promise of God manifested in Jesus Christ, Pope... Read more
Young Catholic woman with rare syndrome speaks on true beauty
Due to a rare condition, Lizzie Velasquez is unable to gain weight and her appearance made her the target of... Read more
Pope is saddened by 'Vatileaks' case but trusts God
In a rare statement after today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI said that while he is distressed by the “Vatileaks”... Read more
Ontario could impose Gay-Straight Alliances on Catholic schools
The provincial government of Ontario is considering a proposal that would force Catholic schools to recognize Gay-Straight Alliances, causing Catholic... Read more
Religious liberty group launches massive HHS mandate site
A legal group that aims to defend religious freedom has launched a new website offering a wealth of resources on... Read more
Egyptian bishop hopes next president will protect Christians
The Egyptian elections are causing serious doubts among the country's Christians about whether the next president will protect their rights,... Read more
Global event hails family as solution to modern crises
Over 3,000 participants at the sixth annual World Congress of Families in Madrid, Spain issued a declaration calling the family... Read more
Knights of Columbus to hold global prayer for Pope
On the 35th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI's episcopal ordination, the head of the Knights of Columbus has asked all... Read more
Pope meets Costa Rican president, discusses defense of life
Pope Benedict XVI met with President Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica at the Vatican, discussing a number of issues including... Read more
Pope gives Buffalo diocese new bishop
Bishop Richard J. Malone has been appointed as the new head of the Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. Read more
Joy overcomes Denver's future archbishop
As Archbishop-designate Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D. assumes his role as Denver's new shepherd, the former Coloradan brings with... Read more
Pope appoints Fargo bishop to lead Denver archdiocese
Filling a post vacant for over eight months, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D., as... Read more
Pope suffering but serene as Vatileaks investigation continues
Pope Benedict is “suffering” but serene, despite the prosecution of his butler for stealing sensitive papal documents and the continuing... Read more
Reasons for dismissal of Vatican Bank boss emerge
The Vatican Bank’s president was dismissed for failing to carry out “basic duties,” giving people inaccurate information about the institution... Read more
Decades later, a fallen soldier's family still remembers
The yellowed newsprint was unfolded carefully. Its creases spoke of being handled many times over the years since it had... Read more
