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'If you get lost, take Mary's hand,' Cardinal Amato tells conference
Cardinal Angelo Amato told attendees at a major Marian conference in Rome that “if you get lost, take the hand... Read more
New website to streamline communication between Latin American bishops
The Vatican will give the bishops of Latin America a new secure website, Episcopado.net, to enhance communication through an updated... Read more
Reflecting on Psalm 23, Pope returns to message of trusting God
Pope Benedict XVI used his Oct. 5 audience to revisit the theme of trusting in God during times of adversity... Read more
Martin Sheen discusses new film about The Way of St. James
Actor Martin Sheen spoke in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 1 about his latest movie, which was filmed entirely along The... Read more
Archbishop Niederauer continues recovery from heart surgery
Archbishop George Niederauer is recovering “as expected” from emergency double bypass surgery. Read more
Legionaries of Christ appoint new general secretary
The Legionaries of Christ have appointed Father Jaime Rodriguez as their new general secretary. The 35-year-old Spaniard replaces Fr. Everisto... Read more
US Catholic bishops say 2007 voting document was misused
With the campaign for the 2012 presidential race gaining speed, the U.S. Catholic bishops are saying that their 2007 statement... Read more
Seattle archbishop emphasizes Christian service at DC Red Mass
Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle, Wash. explained at a Mass for public servants that Christ’s love is what “sets... Read more
Pius X leader gives cool reaction to Vatican peace offering
A senior figure in the breakaway traditionalist group, the Society of St. Pius X, says it could be “very, very... Read more
Vatican daily criticizes BBC for 'erasing Christ from history'
The Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano has criticized a decision by the BBC television network to drop its usage of the... Read more
Iranian pastor’s life still in jeopardy
Iranian Christian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani still faces imminent execution, though officials no longer say he is charged with apostasy. Read more
Report: Facebook, Google, Apple censor religious speech
Major internet media platforms and service providers have policies that hinder Christian evangelization and censor speech on controversial issues of... Read more
Archbishop calls Catholics to support Holy Land Christians
Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien is calling upon Catholics to give renewed support to Christians in the Holy Land. Read more
Fathers for Good launches Respect Life Month resources
The pro-family group Fathers for Good is announcing the launch of online resources for Catholics as the U.S. Church gears... Read more
Minnesota Catholic leaders say ‘gay marriage’ group is misleading
A self-described Catholic group advocating “marriage equality” in Minnesota is misleading Catholics and others about the nature of marriage and... Read more
Bishop O’Connell: Catholic schools need strong ‘identity and mission’
Catholic schools must maintain a strong Catholic identity and mission if they are to help young people understand how to... Read more
Cardinal Erdo re-elected president of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences
Meeting in Albania last week for their plenary assembly, the Council of European Bishops' Conferences re-elected Cardinal Peter Erdo of... Read more
Marian procession in Manchester ends 20 year drought
After a 20 year absence, the first official Catholic procession returned to the English city of Manchester on Oct. 2. Read more
Pope tells European bishops to evangelize with courage
Pope Benedict encouraged the bishops of Europe to be zealous and fresh in their approach to evangelizing modern culture, particularly... Read more
Cardinal laments mother's death in Madrid parish
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain, together with his auxiliary bishops, expressed sadness over the shooting of a... Read more
