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Man recounts miraculous healing through St. Martin de Porres' intercession
The man who experienced a miraculous healing in 1956 through the intercession of St. Martin de Porres, shared details about... Read more
Swiss Guard seeking new recruits on Facebook
The Swiss Guard, a group of soldiers founded in the 14th century and charged with protecting the Pope, has opened... Read more
Pro-life campaign reaches out to BET viewers
The "Call for Help" ad campaign on Black Entertainment Television is letting women in crisis pregnancy situations that there is... Read more
US leaders called to address rise in global religious persecution
Human rights advocates warned that the U.S. government is failing to recognize the religious nature of violent conflicts in countries... Read more
Controversies prompt call for resignation at Vatican's pro-life academy
Members of the Pontifical Academy for Life want its top officials to resign over a series of recent controversial decisions,... Read more
Anti-bullying advocate Dan Savage lobs attack at Pope
Anti-bullying advocate Dan Savage, currently under fire for insulting Christian high school students, made an obscenity-laced attack against the Pope... Read more
New photo book shows impact of World Youth Day Madrid
At the release of a new photographic book on World Youth Day Madrid 2011, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela recalled... Read more
Pope: educating US Catholic youth an urgent challenge
Pope Benedict XVI told a group of U.S. bishops that educating young Catholics in the faith is “the most urgent... Read more
Pope encourages new Swiss Guards to be saintly soldiers
Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the new class of recruits for the Swiss Guard to draw close to Christ as they... Read more
Sebelius invited to speak at Georgetown’s commencement weekend
Georgetown University is drawing strong criticism for inviting U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to speak at a... Read more
Pope's Mexico trip a sign for all Latin America, says Vatican spokesman
Father Federico Lombardi, head of the Vatican's press office, said Pope Benedict XVI wanted to leave “a sign of his... Read more
Rise in US seminary numbers brings 'big smile' to Pope's face
Bishop James D. Conley of Denver said the news of rising seminarian numbers across the United States has delighted Pope... Read more
Benedictine sister has lived her life as a prayer
Her strong spirit soared early, sparked by growing up on a farm in southern Indiana and riding a long distance... Read more
A fruitful life comes from staying close to Jesus, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI told pilgrims May 6 that their lives will be fruitful and have meaning if they live in... Read more
Bishop and author St. Epiphanius of Salamis celebrated May 12
On May 12 the Catholic Church honors Saint Epiphanius of Salamis, an early monk, bishop and Church Father known for... Read more
Bullying accusations against Dan Savage continue
A teacher whose students walked out on a recent talk by a gay activist and anti-bullying advocate defended their decision,... Read more
Adopt-a-Seminarian program offers prayers, support for vocations
When Deacon Jacob Meyer comes home from Pontifical College Josephinum during school breaks, he often brings fellow students with him.... Read more
Plight of Chen's family, friends raises concerns
Amid news of a possible opportunity for pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng to leave China and come to the U.S., concerns... Read more
Catholic summer courses to be offered at Oxford
This summer, J.R.R. Tolkein and G.K. Chesterton enthusiasts will have the opportunity to study the lives and works of the... Read more
Iranian pastor's Muslim attorney faces nine-year sentence
A Muslim attorney in Iran who has been representing a pastor condemned to death for his Christian faith has reportedly... Read more
