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Australian ambassador: countries without Rome-based embassy suffer
The departing Australian ambassador to the Holy See says that countries without a resident diplomatic presence in Rome are losing... Read more
GOP candidates look ahead to South Carolina
The Republican presidential candidates urged fidelity to America’s founding principles as they spoke at the New Hampshire primary and turned... Read more
Huntsman finishes third in New Hampshire amid unclear views
Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman finished third in the New Hampshire primary amid unanswered questions on his commitment to defending... Read more
Vatican official promises aid for poor in Peru
Cardinal Robert Sarah, the head of the Vatican charity Cor Unum, promised to aid relief efforts by the Archdiocese of... Read more
Supreme Court unanimously rejects government oversight of churches
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Jan. 11 to uphold the “ministerial exception” that allows religious organizations to hire... Read more
Vatican Museums break visitor record in 2011
The Vatican Museums broke attendance records in 2011 with over 5 million people entering its doors. Read more
Illustrated novel released on Austrian martyr
A Spain-based publisher released a graphic novel on the life of Blessed Jacob Gapp, a priest from Austria who was... Read more
Pope explains why Eucharist is greatest prayer
Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of reflections on prayer at his Jan. 11 general audience by explaining why the... Read more
Bishop Conley warns against ‘dangerous’ Colorado civil unions bill
A Colorado proposal to recognize same-sex civil unions is a “dangerous and unjust” effort to redefine marriage warns Bishop James... Read more
Nigerian bishops reject government's destabilizing move
Catholic bishops in Nigeria have criticized President Goodluck Jonathan's decision to stop oil subsidies, a choice that has doubled gas... Read more
Springfield Catholic Charities reorganizes to maintain public presence
Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. has announced a major reorganization in response to the state’s termination of... Read more
Publisher recounts how faith guided Santorums during son's death
Catholic publisher Al Napleton said he had “many wonderful experiences” working with Rick and Karen Santorum to publish a book... Read more
Vatican official visits Peru, venerates St. Rose of Lima
Cardinal Robert Sarah, president of the Vatican charity Cor Unum, is on pilgrimage in Peru this week to visit the... Read more
Controversial John Paul II statue will get makeover
The much criticized 12-foot bronze sculpture of Blessed John Paul II that stands outside of Rome’s main train station will... Read more
Pope approves reformed ceremony for creating cardinals
When Pope Benedict XVI creates 22 new cardinals next month, he will use a revised and simplified version of the... Read more
Greatest crisis in the world is one of faith, bishop says
Archbishop Carlos Osoro of Valencia, Spain said that the biggest problem the world faces today is the result of “excluding... Read more
Researcher reveals Pius XII’s ‘remarkable’ aid for Jewish refugees
Pope Pius XII helped a group of 500 Jewish refugees escape death at the hands of the Nazis and made... Read more
High youth turnout expected at pro-life Mass in DC
Organizers of a youth rally and pro-life Mass in Washington, D.C. say a growing U.S. movement in defense of the... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges prayer after auxiliary bishop resigns in scandal
The scandal surrounding Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala is a “difficult moment” for the life of the archdiocese and... Read more
Vatican receives final report on US women religious
A three-year survey of women's religious life in the United States has concluded with the filing of a final report... Read more
