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Indiana couple visits Holy Cross missions in East Africa
For Jerry and Lillian Smith of Granger, Ind., a recent September visit to see Jerry’s brother, Holy Cross Father Tom... Read more
Critic points out media bias against adult stem cells
After researchers in California called off a major U.S. embryonic stem cell study, a legal expert says that most major... Read more
Every bishop must defend the faith, Vatican official says
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect for the Vatican's Congregation for Bishops, said that every bishop is required to proclaim the Church's teachings... Read more
American Catholics celebrate Thanksgiving in Rome
Over 500 students, staff and guests gathered at the Pontifical North American College in Rome today to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Read more
A daughter keeps her word, as her husband takes it one step further
Hollywood used to write love stories like this, but a cynical world stopped believing them. Read more
Sunday Mass is Thanksgiving meal with Christ, says Cardinal O’Malley
Weekly Mass attendance for Catholics should be a “commitment of love” like the celebration of Thanksgiving dinner, said Cardinal Seán... Read more
New York's bishops begin Vatican visit
The bishops of New York’s eight dioceses began their “ad limina” visit in Rome today. Read more
Criticism mounts against Colombian priest's support for abortion
The Spain-based group Right to Life added to increasing criticism of Father Carlos Novoa, calling the Colombian priest's support for... Read more
Northern Ireland bishop's health problem prompts resignation
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Seamus Hegarty from the Diocese of Derry in Northern Ireland for... Read more
Pope encourages Marian devotion in new children’s book
A new book gathers reflections from Pope Benedict on the Virgin Mary to encourage children in devotion to the Blessed... Read more
After Benin visit, Pope sees Africa as 'resevoir of life' for the Church
Pope Benedict said Nov. 23 that during his trip to the country of Benin this past weekend he saw that... Read more
Egyptian bishop condemns military's crackdown on protests
Egyptian police have “no right” to threaten the lives of those protesting peacefully in Tahrir square, Giza Bishop Antonios A.... Read more
San Francisco archdiocese wins tax battle in court
The Archdiocese of San Francisco won a three-year legal fight Nov. 18, after a Superior Court judge moved to throw... Read more
Philadelphia seminary creates Cardinal Foley chair in homiletics
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania has established the John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics and Social Communication to... Read more
Peruvian doctors warn against lowering age of consent
Medical experts in Peru warned that lowering the age of consent for sex to the age 14 would lead to abuse and... Read more
German bishops to quickly sell shares in porn publisher
The Catholic Church in Germany says it will act “without delay” to sell its stake in a publishing company that... Read more
Civil rights groups urge Spain's new president to axe abortion law
Spanish civil rights groups urged president-elect Mariano Rajoy to end the country's support for abortion and endorse legislation that protects... Read more
Vatican conference examines Bl. John Paul’s suffering
The life, death and legacy of Blessed Pope John Paul II will take center stage at an international conference for... Read more
Republican candidates say nation must return to God
America must regain its reliance on God and elect a leader who embodies this value in order to succeed as... Read more
Police blame Maoists, villagers for Indian sister's murder
Police claim that villagers and Maoist activists killed Sister Valsha John, an Indian religious sister whose death has been linked... Read more
