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Pope Benedict XVI in the Pope Paul VI Hall

Vatican approval for Neocatechumenal Way only applies to non-liturgical teachings

Jan 21, 2012

The Vatican’s approval of the Neocatechumenal Way’s forms of “celebration” only applies to non-liturgical prayers within their catechesis and not... Read more

The Way to Cobre. Catholic News Agency.

New CNA video shows where Pope will visit in Cuba

Jan 21, 2012

With help from the local Diocese of Holguin, CNA launched a video outlining the places where Pope Benedict XVI will... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI greets a seminarian during the Mass for Seminarians.

Pope Benedict tells seminarians his expectations

Jan 21, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI advised the seminarians of his diocese that it takes “integrity, maturity, asceticism, constancy and heroic fidelity” to... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI meets with the Neo-Catechumenal Way on Jan. 20, 2012 in the Pope Paul VI Hall

Vatican approves Neocatechumenal Way’s prayers

Jan 20, 2012

The Vatican announced Jan. 20 that the Neocatechumenal Way’s prayers and non-liturgical celebrations have been approved.  Read more

Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. bishops’ conference.

Religious leaders blast HHS over contraception mandate

Jan 20, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Numerous religious leaders slammed the Obama administration for violating consciences by refusing to reverse a contraception mandate and instead delay... Read more

CNA

Protestors in Spain call for removal of offensive Christ image

Jan 20, 2012

The civil rights group Hazteoir.org urged the mayor of Madrid to remove an offensive picture from a photo exhibit showing... Read more

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

Obama administration refuses to change contraception mandate

Jan 20, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

The Obama administration announced Jan. 20 that it will not expand an exemption for religious groups that object to its... Read more

CNA

Relics of John Paul II arrive in Colombia

Jan 20, 2012

Relics of Blessed John Paul II have arrived in Colombia and will be on display for veneration January 2-22 in... Read more

Bishop Brian Farrell speaks with CNA on Jan. 17, 2012

Vatican official: Jesus makes Christian unity possible

Jan 20, 2012

The person of Jesus Christ should give all Christians hope that historic divisions can be overcome, says a top official... Read more

The statue of Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha that stands in front of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis in Santa Fe, NM.

Native Americans overjoyed at news of first saint

Jan 20, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

The recent announcement that Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha has been approved for sainthood is generating great excitement among the Native American... Read more

A banner that reads "THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE (Jn. 8:32), Say NO to the SECRECY BILL" hangs on the front of Cape Town's Cathedral on Jan. 19, 2012. Photo courtesy of Cape Town archdiocese

South Africa's state secrets bill threatens freedom, says archbishop

Jan 20, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The Archbishop of Cape Town has asked South Africa’s parliament to amend a major state security bill in order to... Read more

CNA

Church publishes catechism for Hebrew-speaking children

Jan 19, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The first three books of a Hebrew-language Catholic catechism have now been published to help teach the children of Christians... Read more

Fr. Tomasz Trafny

Pope Benedict creates new science and faith foundation

Jan 19, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI launched a new foundation at the Vatican aimed at building a “philosophical bridge” between science and theology.  Read more

CNA

Bishop encourages children to become 'little missionaries'

Jan 19, 2012

Bishop Gerardo Melgar of Osma-Soria, Spain sent a letter to children reminding them that Jesus is counting on them to... Read more

Metropolitan Archbishop-elect William C. Skurla of Pittsburgh

Byzantine Catholics in Pittsburgh archeparchy receive new archbishop

Jan 19, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop William C. Skurla to be the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Byzantine Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. Read more

CNA

Vatican official urges universities to present Christ-based vision of man

Jan 19, 2012

The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, recently recalled that... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI.

Pope warns of 'grave threat' to religious freedom in US

Jan 19, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI warned today of a “grave threat” to religious liberty in the United States that requires American Catholics... Read more

Jeanne Monahan, director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council

Extreme abortion rate for disabled leads to DC conference

Jan 19, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

An upcoming conference in the nation’s capital will address the staggering 90 percent abortion rate of babies with disabilities, while... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley of Denver

Catholics should take pro-life action, Bishop Conley urges

Jan 19, 2012

Catholics must share their pro-life convictions and be serious about helping those who are considering abortion, Bishop James D. Conley... Read more