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Vatican officials will not testify in Oregon case
Demands for face-to-face questioning of Vatican officials were denied by a federal judge in a case involving a Washington man... Read more
Holy See joins International Organization for Migration
The Holy See has become a full member state of the International Organization for Migration, pledging its commitment to support... Read more
Election results in Egypt worry Catholic leaders
Catholic leaders in Egypt voiced surprise and alarm at the success of Islamist groups in the first round of Egypt’s... Read more
Colombian priest retracts alleged support for abortion
In the wake of increasing criticism, Colombian priest Father Carlos Novoa retracted previous statements that appeared to support abortion using... Read more
After ABC interview, Gingrich insists life starts at conception
After drawing criticism for suggesting that human life begins at implantation, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich reaffirmed his commitment to... Read more
Pope, Mexican cardinal to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Benedict invited Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City to celebrate Mass on the feast day of Our Lady of... Read more
Vatican's Gaudi exhibition proves popular
An exhibition exploring the art, science and spirituality of Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia Basilica is proving to be a popular... Read more
Catholic sports league promotes character development, not just game skills
Late in the championship game for “big” schools, eighth-grader Alex Pierre collided with his opponent in the end zone. Read more
Pope Benedict: Advent is a time for self-examination, repentance
Pope Benedict XVI used his Sunday Angelus remarks to encourage Christians to embrace self-examination and repentance during Advent. Read more
Guadalupe visionary St. Juan Diego honored Dec. 9
On Dec. 9, Roman Catholics celebrate St. Juan Diego, the indigenous Mexican Catholic convert whose encounter with the Virgin Mary... Read more
Court drops seat belt charges against Pope Benedict
In a case that brought amusement to the Vatican, a German court decided to throw out charges against Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope Benedict reflects on Bavarian Advent traditions
On the evening of Dec. 2, Pope Benedict XVI enjoyed a traditional Bavarian Advent without leaving Rome courtesy of a... Read more
Rhode Island governor excludes Christmas from State House ceremony
A 17-foot Colorado blue spruce is standing tall at the center of controversy in the Rhode Island State House rotunda... Read more
Irish pub owner reflects on God’s guidance in his life
For Irish immigrant Pat Troy, “faith is everything.” At age 70, Troy is surrounded by his family and friends and... Read more
Coptic patriarch maintains hope amid Islamist gains
Coptic Catholic Patriarch Antonios Naguib remains hopeful for his country's future, even as Egypt's Islamic political parties seem poised to... Read more
Vatican official praises culture magazine now available in English
A member of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America praised Christian anthropology magazine “Humanitas” as a leading Catholic publication. Read more
Pope: New Evangelization depends on good Catholic families
Pope Benedict XVI emphasized that good Catholic families are necessary to bring about a re-Christianization of countries throughout the world. Read more
Archbishop Nichols responds to critics of his civil unions approach
Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster is being accused of defying Vatican guidelines on homosexual civil partnerships. In response, he says... Read more
iPhone’s lack of abortion clinic advice not intentional, Apple says
The failure of the iPhone’s Siri program to locate some abortion clinics drew praise from pro-lifers and criticism from pro-abortion... Read more
Detroit archdiocese council recommends nine parish closures, 60 mergers
Responding to decades of depopulation in Detroit and other declines in Catholic numbers, an advisory council for the Archdiocese of... Read more
