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Ignatius Press moves monthly magazines exclusively online
The magazines Catholic World Report and Homiletic & Pastoral Review will be published exclusively online starting in January 2012, Ignatius... Read more
Possible arson destroys Malawi bishops’ headquarters
An arsonist may have started a fire that destroyed the offices of the Malawi Catholic bishops’ conference. Read more
Administration drops Catholic humanitarian work that provoked ACLU
The Obama administration has cut funding for the U.S. bishops' campaign against human trafficking, which had been challenged by the... Read more
Pope to celebrate Latin American countries' independence
Pope Benedict XVI will commemorate the bicentennials of countries in Latin America with a special Mass at the St. Peter’s... Read more
Antonio Gaspari named Zenit’s new editorial coordinator
Following the resignation of its director and six editors, the international Catholic news agency Zenit has announced that Italian journalist... Read more
In the face of the storm, Pope Benedict stood strong
As thunder, lightning and wind whipped through the World Youth Day prayer vigil this past August, Pope Benedict XVI was... Read more
Support grows as condemned Iranian pastor awaits sentence
A Washington, D.C.-based human rights organization has clarified that the life of Iranian Christian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani remains in the... Read more
LA archbishop charts missionary course for Hispanic theology's future
Hispanic Catholic theology and ministry should work to recover the “sense of wonder and mystery” that the first missionaries to... Read more
Maryland Episcopal parish becomes Catholic, hopes for ordinariate
Mark W. Lewis, rector of a small, formerly Episcopal parish in Bladensburg, Maryland, says the Holy Spirit guided the community’s... Read more
NFL: Super Bowl halftime show will be ‘appropriate’
After rumors that the controversial pop singer Madonna was under consideration to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the... Read more
Rio's 'Christ the Redeemer' monument turns 80
On the same day that Brazilian Catholics honor their patroness, Our Lady of Aparecida, the country is celebrating Oct. 12,... Read more
Bills on sexuality raise stakes of Argentinean presidential race
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata is urging Argentineans to study the positions of political candidates on issues such as... Read more
Vatican spokesman rejects claim German bishops disrespected Pope
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi, S.J., dismissed what he called “ridiculous” claims circulating online that the German bishops disrespected Pope... Read more
Bishops’ note on voting a welcome clarification, Catholic Advocate says
The U.S. bishops’ new introductory note to their statement on Catholics’ voting responsibilities helps clarify distortions and affirms the importance... Read more
Pope reminds Christians to thank God for good things
Pope Benedict XVI reminded Christians today to thank God for the good things in life, instead of only bringing problems... Read more
Pope deeply saddened by Egyptian violence
Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sorrow over violent clashes in Cairo that left many Egyptian Christians dead and hundreds wounded. Read more
Pennsylvania bishops praise governor's school voucher plan
The Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania are applauding Gov. Tom Corbett for approving school vouchers within the state and increasing the... Read more
Egypt riots reveal brutal reality behind 'Arab Spring'
An Egyptian political scientist says the latest violence against Coptic Christians shows a harsh reality behind the “Arab Spring,” including... Read more
Diocese of Austin files suit against pregnancy center ordinance
The Catholic Diocese of Austin and three pregnancy resource centers have filed a lawsuit against the City of Austin charging... Read more
Journalist urges Peruvians to defend Church from attacks
Reporter Diana Seminario of the Peruvian newspaper El Comercio recently exhorted Catholics in Peru to not remain silent and to... Read more
