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Pope Benedict tells seminarians his expectations
Pope Benedict XVI advised the seminarians of his diocese that it takes “integrity, maturity, asceticism, constancy and heroic fidelity” to... Read more
Vatican approves Neocatechumenal Way’s prayers
The Vatican announced Jan. 20 that the Neocatechumenal Way’s prayers and non-liturgical celebrations have been approved. Read more
Religious leaders blast HHS over contraception mandate
Numerous religious leaders slammed the Obama administration for violating consciences by refusing to reverse a contraception mandate and instead delay... Read more
Protestors in Spain call for removal of offensive Christ image
The civil rights group Hazteoir.org urged the mayor of Madrid to remove an offensive picture from a photo exhibit showing... Read more
Obama administration refuses to change contraception mandate
The Obama administration announced Jan. 20 that it will not expand an exemption for religious groups that object to its... Read more
Relics of John Paul II arrive in Colombia
Relics of Blessed John Paul II have arrived in Colombia and will be on display for veneration January 2-22 in... Read more
Vatican official: Jesus makes Christian unity possible
The person of Jesus Christ should give all Christians hope that historic divisions can be overcome, says a top official... Read more
Native Americans overjoyed at news of first saint
The recent announcement that Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha has been approved for sainthood is generating great excitement among the Native American... Read more
South Africa's state secrets bill threatens freedom, says archbishop
The Archbishop of Cape Town has asked South Africa’s parliament to amend a major state security bill in order to... Read more
Church publishes catechism for Hebrew-speaking children
The first three books of a Hebrew-language Catholic catechism have now been published to help teach the children of Christians... Read more
Pope Benedict creates new science and faith foundation
Pope Benedict XVI launched a new foundation at the Vatican aimed at building a “philosophical bridge” between science and theology. Read more
Bishop encourages children to become 'little missionaries'
Bishop Gerardo Melgar of Osma-Soria, Spain sent a letter to children reminding them that Jesus is counting on them to... Read more
Byzantine Catholics in Pittsburgh archeparchy receive new archbishop
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop William C. Skurla to be the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Byzantine Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. Read more
Vatican official urges universities to present Christ-based vision of man
The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, recently recalled that... Read more
Pope warns of 'grave threat' to religious freedom in US
Pope Benedict XVI warned today of a “grave threat” to religious liberty in the United States that requires American Catholics... Read more
Extreme abortion rate for disabled leads to DC conference
An upcoming conference in the nation’s capital will address the staggering 90 percent abortion rate of babies with disabilities, while... Read more
Catholics should take pro-life action, Bishop Conley urges
Catholics must share their pro-life convictions and be serious about helping those who are considering abortion, Bishop James D. Conley... Read more
Chaplain: Costa Concordia crew showed personal sacrifice
The Catholic chaplain of the sunken cruise ship Costa Concordia has defended the ship’s crew from reports they were negligent... Read more
Catholic midwives refuse abortion cases, go to court
Two Catholic midwives are testifying before Scotland’s highest civil court that they are being forced to participate in abortions against... Read more
