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Italian astronaut glimpsed God's beauty while in space
The Italian astronaut who spoke to Pope Benedict XVI from space says that being in orbit inspires deep contemplation and... Read more
Weigel weighs in on HHS mandate during Rhode Island visit
Noted author, theologian and widely read Catholic columnist George Weigel weighed in on the controversy over President Obama’s Health and... Read more
Jesus is our light in dark times, Pope Benedict says
The transfiguration of Christ reminds us that Jesus is the light who can overcome any darkness in our lives, Pope... Read more
Gospel Trail springs to life in the Holy Land
A new project launched by Jews and Christians in the Holy Land offers pilgrims the chance to walk the land... Read more
Diocese hosts Natural Family Planning seminar
First the bad news: Since 1972, the number of Catholics in the United States has increased by nearly 17 million;... Read more
Priest says denial of Communion requires discretion
Amid controversy over reports that a Maryland women was denied Communion because of her lesbian relationship, a priest who writes on... Read more
Congress, celebrities join fight to free condemned Iranian pastor
The U.S. Congress and numerous celebrities are joining the effort to free an Iranian pastor who received the death sentence... Read more
Nothing mysterious about Vatican archives, official says
A Holy See official says there is nothing mysterious about the Vatican Secret Archives that have recently gone on display,... Read more
Catholics remember Shahbaz Bhatti one year after murder
The first anniversary of the murder of Pakistan Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti witnessed several memorials and acclamations for the man... Read more
Armed men in Mexico rob monstrance containing Eucharist
Two armed men entered a perpetual adoration chapel in in Mexico during the early morning hours on Feb. 29 and... Read more
Content of Pope's Lenten spiritual exercises revealed
The Vatican revealed details of the meditations being preached to Pope Benedict XVI during his weeklong Lenten retreat led by... Read more
‘Hacktivist’ assault on World Youth Day site provides insights
An internet security firm’s report on an apparent anti-Catholic “hacktivism” attack has renewed interest in an assault on World Youth... Read more
NASA worker's lawsuit charges discrimination over intelligent design
A NASA mission specialist allegedly demoted for his beliefs about intelligent design is suing Jet Propulsion Laboratories in a civil... Read more
Illinois diocese prays for storm victims
The Diocese of Belleville prayed for victims and pledged its help after storms and tornados in southern Illinois killed at... Read more
Mexican bishops announce papal Mass tickets are free
Bishops in Mexico announced that tickets to attend the Mass Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate on March 25 in the... Read more
Papal preacher’s homily themes for Lent 2012 revealed
The Preacher to the Papal Household has revealed the topics for the four homilies he will preach to Pope Benedict... Read more
Senate rejects Blunt amendment to defend religious freedom
An amendment to ensure that a religious exemption would be included in the federal health care overhaul was killed by... Read more
Future Spanish saint's intercession cured 3-year-old
On Oct. 21, the Church will celebrate the canonization of Sister Carmen Salles y Barangueras, whose cause for sainthood was approved after... Read more
Arizona State to offer theology classes through Catholic university
In a very uncommon partnership between state-run and Catholic universities, Arizona State University students will be able to take courses... Read more
Vatican urges Catholics to help Church in Holy Land
The Vatican has called on Catholics around the world to give generously to the traditional Good Friday collection for the... Read more
