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Hahn Family spends its first Holy Week in Rome
Scott and Kimberly Hahn have been Catholic for over two decades, but this is the first Holy Week they have... Read more
Oscar Biscet says religious freedom does not exist in Cuba
Cuban doctor and former political prisoner Oscar Elias Biscet noted that while Pope Benedict's recent visit to the country was... Read more
Philadelphia man raises funds for struggling Catholic schools
Catholic education is of utmost importance to Al Gabriele, a retired businessman and entrepreneur, whose career most recently was in... Read more
Let Easter Triduum transform you, Pope tells faithful
In the final few days of Holy Week, Catholics should recognize that Christ’s love for them is shown by “the... Read more
Pontifical university claims conformity with Vatican directive
The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru announced on its website that it has taken steps to comply with a Vatican... Read more
Pope calls ‘unforgettable days’ in Mexico, Cuba a success
Pope Benedict XVI has thanked the Mexican and Cuban people for providing him with six “unforgettable days of joy and... Read more
Bishops say new mandate proposals fail to solve problems
The U.S. bishops said that the government’s latest recommendations on its federal contraception mandate fail to address religious freedom concerns. Read more
'Occupy' movement damages San Francisco Church’s property
San Francisco's archdiocese is assessing damage to a Church-owned building intended to be a revenue stream for scholarships, following its... Read more
US Justice Department drops case against sidewalk counselor
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its case against a pro-life sidewalk counselor and agreed to pay $120,000 for the... Read more
Pope names Archbishop Coleridge to lead Brisbane Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI has named Australian Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Canberra-Goulburn as the new Archbishop of Brisbane. Read more
Obama policies may be effort to court non-religious voters
Recent policies by the Obama administration that have isolated many American Catholics may be part of an election strategy to... Read more
Colombia attorney general calls for reversal of abortion ruling
The attorney general in Colombia urged the country’s Constitutional Court to overturn an appeal's court ruling allowing an abortion to... Read more
Colombian rebels release 10 hostages held since 1998
The International Red Cross Commission confirmed on April 2 that ten hostages kidnapped in 1998 by the Marxist rebel group... Read more
Legionaries will sell New York formation center
The Legionaries of Christ have announced plans to sell their Thornwood property in Westchester County, New York, citing financial strain... Read more
Red Cross faces controversy over possible Haiti hotel
Recent news that the Red Cross may be planning to build a luxury conference center and hotel in Haiti using... Read more
UN women's commission rejects expansion of 'reproductive rights'
Amid controversy over the “rights” to contraception and abortion, the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women concluded its 56th... Read more
Vatican doctrinal office's new site offers decades of documents
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has revised its website and launched a new internet domain name... Read more
Irish broadcaster faces penalties after falsely accusing priest of rape
Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ is likely to face charges of anti-Catholic bias following a soon-to-be-published report into why it falsely... Read more
Cristero martyrs show importance of religious freedom in Mexico
Lourdes Varguez Garcia is the granddaughter of one of the many Catholics who defended their faith during rampant religious persecution... Read more
Bl. John Paul’s inspiration continues as World Youth Day heads to Brazil
Seven years after his death, Blessed Pope John Paul II is inspiring those organizing the 2013 World Youth Day in... Read more
