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Cardinal John Foley, great Catholic communicator, dies at 76
Cardinal John Patrick Foley, former head of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and former president of the Pontifical Council... Read more
US religious freedom commission prepares to shut down
The chairman of a federal commission that promotes religious freedom warned that if Congress does not reauthorize the group by... Read more
Pope says focus on Jesus, not pre-Christmas distractions
Pope Benedict XVI reminded Christians not to be dazzled by the shopping lights of the season but to keep focused... Read more
Alaska Catholics called to embrace additional changes at Mass
On Sunday, Nov. 27, Roman Catholic parishes across the United States and much of the English-speaking world officially began using... Read more
Leadership of Pope St. Damasus I remembered Dec. 11
On Dec. 11, both Roman Catholics and Eastern Catholics commemorate Pope St. Damasus I, who led the Church through a... Read more
Pope Benedict: cooperatives help humanize the economy
Pope Benedict XVI has praised the Catholic cooperative movement for helping to humanize the world of economics and business. Read more
Devastated by fire, Arizona shrine is being restored
It was a Tuesday – June 14 – when a raging wildfire ate its way over a ridge in the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput describes ‘very serious’ issues in Philadelphia
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia faces “very serious” financial and organizational issues which mean some of its schools must close or... Read more
Medical experts blast claim that nuns need contraception
An article claiming that nuns should use contraception to lower their risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancers drew criticism... Read more
Cardinal hopeful for understanding between archdiocese and university in Peru
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru said he is hopeful that the archdiocese and city's pontifical university can resolve... Read more
Pope Benedict shares his three Christmas wishes
Pope Benedict XVI revealed his three Christmas wishes for this year, just before remotely switching on the lights of the... Read more
Spanish cardinal highlights Mary's trust in God
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain emphasized Mary's trust in God's will during his remarks on the Feast... Read more
US bishops pleased with new papal audience format
As their time in Rome comes to a close, the bishops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey say they like the... Read more
Bishops confirm papal visit to Cuba in 2012
The bishops of Cuba confirmed on Dec. 8 that Pope Benedict XVI will visit the country in 2012. Read more
George Weigel: English bishops using wrong strategy in marriage battle
Blessed John Paul II’s biographer, George Weigel, says he disagrees with the Bishops of England and Wales’ decision not to... Read more
On Civil War's 150th anniversary, historian reflects on religion's role
Religion had a “pervasive” role in American life at the time of the United States’ Civil War, one historian says,... Read more
Students rally behind Catholic school teacher with leukemia
Kate Truax, a beloved literature teacher for fifth, sixth and seventh graders at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in... Read more
Cardinal Bertone praises Knights of Columbus’ diplomatic role
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has praised the Knights of Columbus’ work in Rome and around the world,... Read more
Priest encourages participation in televised Mass
A Mexican priest is urging viewers to participate in a Dec. 12 televised Mass to mark the bicentennial independence of... Read more
Pope highlights Mary's role as 'woman of the apocalypse'
Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the biblical description of a “woman clothed with the sun” in his remarks at Rome's... Read more
