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Dispute between Pontifical university and Peru archdiocese not over
The cardinal who carried out an apostolic visit of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru over its dispute with the... Read more
Hundreds of bishops, priests to celebrate Mass with Pope in Mexico
A priest overseeing Pope Benedict's March 23-25 visit to Mexico said that nearly 200 bishops and 3000 priests are expected... Read more
Pope urges African, European bishops to give youth cultural formation
Pope Benedict XVI says that bishops must pay particular attention to the cultural formation of their young people. Read more
CNA columnist begins series on living with same-sex attraction
In a new series of guest columns, CNA contributor Patrick Einheber will discuss his experience as a faithful Catholic with... Read more
Moral theologians reject Catholic writer's defense of HHS mandate
Moral theologians have dismissed a Catholic writer's attempt to defend the revised contraception mandate, saying his own application of traditional... Read more
Twelve attorneys general threaten to sue over contraception mandate
Attorneys general from a dozen states say they intend to sue over the Obama administration's contraception mandate that requires many... Read more
Bishops counter White House claim they opposed health care reform
The U.S. bishops have refuted the White House’s claim that they never supported health care reform in America. Read more
Leading consecrated woman leaves Regnum Christi
Malén Oriol, the head of consecrated women in the Legionaries of Christ’s lay branch Regnum Christi, announced Feb. 14 that she... Read more
UK ambassador hopes visit will set trend for engaging Vatican
The United Kingdom's Ambassador to the Holy See believes the two-day visit of government ministers to Rome Feb. 14-15 will... Read more
Church will prevent abuse through priestly formation, say Colombian bishops
The bishops of Colombia said that the Church will prevent and confront sexual abuse through the formation of seminarians and... Read more
Bishops gather to examine Africa’s role in New Evangelization
A conference exploring how the continents of Africa and Europe can work together in the new evangelization is underway in... Read more
Jesus’ prayers on cross should inspire forgiveness, Pope teaches
The final words of Jesus Christ as he died on the cross should prompt Christians to pray for those who... Read more
Mexican archbishop calls drug lords to conversion as papal visit nears
As Pope Benedict's visit to Mexico approaches, Archbishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago of Leon urged members of organized crime and... Read more
Effort to reverse Washington state ‘gay marriage’ law begins
The Washington state governor has signed into law a bill that recognizes same-sex “marriage,” prompting those who support the traditional... Read more
Adult stem cell institute undertakes ambitious campaign for cures
With pro-life ethics and a patient-driven paradigm, the John Paul II Stem Cell Research Institute hopes to save lives and... Read more
Denver Theology on Tap inspires controversy, venue change
The Archdiocese of Denver's Theology on Tap program was compelled to seek a new venue after a lecture on religious... Read more
Denver Catholic Charities stands with US bishops on contraception mandate
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver is supporting the U.S. bishops' stance against the Obama administration's “accommodation” of religious... Read more
Vatican spokesman says leaks are incentive for further reform
In the face of leaks of various Vatican documents, Holy See officials must not become caught up in controversy and... Read more
National Marriage Week points to benefits of strong marriages
A series of events across the country during National Marriage Week from Feb. 7-14 seek to strengthen marriage in the... Read more
Costa Rica needs laws that support life, bishops say
At the conclusion of their annual meeting, the bishops of Costa Rica urged the country to reject the legalization of... Read more
