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Anticipation builds as Mexican Catholics await Pope Benedict
Just one day before Pope Benedict's arrival in Leon, Mexico, Catholics are counting down the final hours until the Pope... Read more
October synod's evangelization document nears launch
The document that will guide the deliberations of the world's bishops as they chart the re-evangelization of the West is... Read more
Religious liberty group calls new mandate proposals inadequate
A legal group that works to defend religious freedom says new government recommendations on implementing the federal contraception mandate fail... Read more
Catholic charity urges EU to help immigrants bring families
Catholic charity Caritas Europa has called on the European Union to ensure that immigrants are allowed to bring their families... Read more
Alabama attorney general joins EWTN lawsuit against HHS rule
The state of Alabama is joining the world's largest religious media network in its lawsuit against the U.S. government's contraception... Read more
Movie on Mexico's war against Catholics offers timely lessons
The producer of a new film that brings to life the fight against the Mexican government’s persecution of Catholics in... Read more
Catholic University marks anniversary with 125,000 service hours
In honor of the 125th anniversary of its founding, The Catholic University of America community in Washington, D.C. completed 125,000... Read more
Strip club neighboring convent may violate Ill. law
A $3 million strip club preparing to open next to a Catholic convent in an Illinois village is in violation... Read more
Mexican cardinal says 'civilization of love' is possible
As Pope Benedict's March 23-25 trip to Mexico nears, Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City invited locals to open their... Read more
Pope welcomes news of rapid Church growth in Texas
Pope Benedict XVI is “glad to hear” from U.S. bishops on a recent visit to the Vatican that the Catholic... Read more
Cuban bishop dismisses claims of violence against Church protestors
Despite local media reports, Bishop Emilio Aranguren of Holguin, Cuba has denied that any violence was used against a group... Read more
Rule applying mandate to student health plans draws criticism
Representatives of Catholic colleges voiced disappointment in a new federal rule finalizing the requirement to include student health plans in... Read more
Abortion funding still required under health care law
A federal regulation requiring Americans to fund elective abortions under the health care reform law has yet to change and... Read more
Religious freedom rallies planned in over 120 locations
On March 23, more than 120 cities and towns across the U.S. will hear a demand to stop the Obama... Read more
Report on Europe finds 'numerous' anti-Christian actions, crimes
A new report says that 85 percent of hate crimes committed in Europe during 2011were aimed at Christians. Read more
Sainthood cause advances for US Jesuit and Soviet prisoner
The inquiry into the sainthood cause of Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., a missionary who was imprisoned in the Soviet Union... Read more
Mexicans encouraged to not compare Pope Benedict to John Paul II
A local archbishop encouraged Catholics in Mexico as they prepare to welcome Pope Benedict for his March 23-25 visit to... Read more
Apostolic visitation calls for overhaul of Church in Ireland
A two-year investigation into the Church in Ireland has concluded that “widespread” dissent from Catholic teaching is hampering its renewal. Read more
Pope gives three new bishops to US dioceses
Pope Benedict XVI appointed new bishops on March 20 for the dioceses of Baltimore, Md., Rockford, Ill., and Tallahassee-Pensacola, Fla. Read more
Women in White insist on attending Cuban papal Masses
The leader of Cuba's Women in White protest group says recent harassment by state police will not deter them from... Read more
