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Chilean archbishop shuts down Priestly Union
Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile has decided to canonically disband the Priestly Union of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,... Read more
America needs religious awakening, Supreme Knight says
The leader of the Knights of Columbus called for strong Catholic witnesses to defend religious liberty before a gathering of... Read more
US bishops oppose budget cuts to poverty assistance
The U.S. bishops voiced concerns that proposed budget cuts for the 2013 fiscal year could adversely impact the most vulnerable... Read more
Lewd manger scene on 'The Daily Show' draws Catholic outrage
A lewd picture on “The Daily Show” that placed a Nativity scene manger ornament between a naked woman's spread legs... Read more
Vatican's UN observer says Americans must defend global religious liberty
American Catholics must defend authentic religious freedom around the world to prevent the threat of religious persecution at home, said... Read more
Ailing Venezuelan bishop says President Chavez must repent
Retired Bishop Eduardo Herrera Riera of Carora, who is suffering from terminal cancer, called on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to... Read more
West Virginia bishop denies sexual abuse allegations
Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charelston, W.Va. denied allegations of sex abuse against him during April 18 court proceedings in... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Year of Faith is Pope's best anniversary present
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles says the forthcoming Year of Faith is the best present Pope Benedict could... Read more
Supporters say Natural Family Planning celebrates sexuality, life
While debates over contraception dominate national headlines, promoters of Natural Family Planning aim to impart the depth of Church teaching... Read more
Creator of Bible-based Facebook game lauds internet evangelism
The internet and social media provide countless opportunities to reach people with God’s message, says the creative force behind the... Read more
Catholic group won't endorse Romney before VP pick
Presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s choice for vice president is such a critical decision that Catholic Advocate has said... Read more
Bishops should follow St. Peter's example even to death
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of San Jose, Calif. said that St. Peter’s example of following Jesus even to death should... Read more
Catholics defend Spanish bishop over gay lifestyle criticism
An international group of Catholic doctors voiced support for a Spanish bishop who has come under media fire for criticizing... Read more
Vatican announces reform of US women's religious conference
The Vatican called for reform amid a doctrinal “crisis” within the U.S.'s Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), appointing Archbishop... Read more
New book highlights L'Osservatore Romano's contribution to Church
A new book launched by L'Osservatore Romano features opinion pieces from the 150 year-old Vatican daily reflecting on life, culture... Read more
Pope says early Church inspires prayer in tough times
The example of the early Church should inspire 21st century Christians to pray during tough times in the trust and... Read more
National Day of Prayer opportunity for Americans to seek God
On May 3, Americans of all religious backgrounds will “gather together to pray and seek God” during the annual U.S.... Read more
César Chávez hailed as model for Catholics in public life
The late labor activist César Chávez offers Catholics a model for faithful and effective civic engagement, according to a professor... Read more
Cleveland bishop to reopen 12 closed parishes
Following a ruling from the Vatican, Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Cleveland has announced he will reopen 12 parishes closed... Read more
St. Pius X Society gives mixed response to Vatican
The breakaway Society of St. Pius X has given its assent to a statement of doctrinal belief presented to it... Read more
