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Scottish priest dies one week after ordination
Father Graham Turner, 48, was a priest for only one week when he passed away from leukemia. Read more
EU accused of funding abortion with development money
Two of the world's largest abortion providers are being funded by the European Union's development aid budget, says a recent... Read more
Indian Jesuit remembered as ‘missionary of communications’
Fr. Jacob Strampickal, S.J., a major Catholic communications leader in India, died April 14 at the age of 62. Read more
Archbishop Chaput sees US trending against religious liberty
In an exclusive interview on his new eBook “A Heart on Fire,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput says the recent contraception... Read more
Bishops say New Evangelization requires lives of witness
In response to Blessed John Paul II's call to evangelize formerly Christian societies, the Church must build a “culture of... Read more
Claims of papal help for Nazi war criminals 'verifiably false'
A Harvard professor's claim that Vatican leadership intentionally helped Nazi war criminals escape to South America after World War II... Read more
Carl Anderson to speak at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus,will serve as guest speaker at the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast... Read more
Vatican official says Pope, local Church helping sustain Syrians
The secretary for the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, Monsignor Giampetro dal Toso, says Pope Benedict and Syrian Church are helping... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates 85th birthday, reflects on last years
Pope Benedict XVI marked his 85th birthday by reflecting on his final years as he celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving... Read more
Eden's new book dispels misconceptions on saints, sex abuse
In her new book, author Dawn Eden helps bring healing to victims of childhood sexual abuse while clearing up common... Read more
Holy Mass is encounter with risen Jesus, Pope says
Holy Mass is more than a historical re-enactment, Pope Benedict XVI said on April 15, Divine Mercy Sunday. Read more
Pope Benedict stars in new children's book
Natalia Tsarkova, known as the “Michelangelo of the 21st century” for her work as the official papal portrait artist, gave... Read more
Benedictine theologian St. Anselm honored April 21
On April 21, the Catholic Church honors Saint Anselm, the 11th and 12th-century Benedictine monk and archbishop best known for... Read more
Massachusetts groups rally against assisted suicide proposal
Efforts are underway to fight a Massachusetts ballot initiative that would allow doctors to assist patients in ending their lives. Read more
Pope inspires Alaska's Catholic bloggers
As his college newspaper grew increasingly leftist, then-student Joseph Koss helped launch a campus newspaper with a conservative perspective. Fast-forward... Read more
John Paul II exhibit to launch US tour in New Orleans
A museum exhibit on the legacy of Blessed John Paul II will begin its U.S. tour at New Orleans’ Notre... Read more
Catholic League: 'Three Stooges' movie wrong to mock nuns
The new “The Three Stooges” movie departs from the classic comedy series by mocking nuns, Catholic League president Bill Donohue... Read more
Cardinal stresses spiritual meaning of Christian volunteer work
Catholics can proclaim the Gospel through their acts of service for others, the Pope's director of charitable activities said as... Read more
Brazil's bishops condemn abortion legalization in cases of anencephaly
The Bishops of Brazil condemned the local Supreme Court's 8-2 vote on April 12 legalizing abortion in cases of unborn... Read more
Church grieves death of Bishop Agustin Román, leader of Cuban exiles
Catholics worldwide are grieving the death of retired Bishop Agustin A. Román of Miami, considered the leader of the Cuban... Read more
