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Catholic Church’s communications day to focus on silence
The new theme for the Catholic Church’s World Social Communications Day is “Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization,” a Vatican... Read more
British judge denies request to withdraw basic care from brain damaged woman
In what some are calling a landmark case, a British judge has refused to approve a request by the family... Read more
Vatican supports two-state solution in Israel-Palestine conflict
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, the Vatican’s number two State Department official, called Sept. 27 for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli... Read more
Founder of Zenit forced out by Legion
Jesus Colina, the founder and director of the news agency Zenit, has announced his resignation after a decision by the... Read more
US House begins investigation into Planned Parenthood
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce has launched an investigation into the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and... Read more
As norms for communion change, bishop's role emphasized
The new General Instruction of the Roman Missal allows more freedom for bishops to determine norms for the distribution of... Read more
Court ruling on Ala. immigration law could protect religious ministry
A federal judge approved key parts of a new Alabama law targeting illegal immigrants, but also temporarily blocked some measures.... Read more
Argentinian lawmakers sign pledge in defense of life and family
Federal, provincial and local government leaders from across Argentina have signed a pledge to uphold the dignity of human life... Read more
US Latinos present historic response to Pope's encyclical
The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders has become the first lay organization in the world to give the Vatican an... Read more
Baby Joseph dies peacefully at home in Canada
Joseph Maraachli, the terminally ill 20 month-old known affectionately as “Baby Joseph,” died peacefully at home with his family in... Read more
Mexico's Supreme Court rejects move to legalize abortion
The members of Mexico's Supreme Court on Sept. 28 rejected a decision that would have legalized abortion in the country. Read more
Peter Seewald: The Pope triumphed over the media war in Germany
In an interview with the Kath.net news agency sent to CNA for publication, German Catholic reporter Peter Seewald said the... Read more
Fr. Pavone asks supporters to be respectful and prayerful
Following demonstrations of support, Priests for Life founder Father Frank Pavone has asked his supporters to be thoughtful, respectful and... Read more
Pope reflects on visit to his German homeland
Pope Benedict XVI said he “was happy to see that the faith in my German homeland has a young face,... Read more
Comment period on contraception mandate ends Sept. 30
The opportunity is coming to a close for Catholics and others to voice their opposition to religious freedom violations in... Read more
Mexican Catholics mourn loss of brutally slain editor
Catholics in Mexico are grieving the death of Maria Elizabeth Macias, a 39-year-old editor who was kidnapped and murdered by... Read more
Windmill brings life to Kenyan village
Mixed with the braying of livestock and the welcome laughter of children, a new sound swirls above the village of... Read more
Catholics obligated to defend right to life, emphasizes cardinal
Respect Life Month is a time for prayer, reflection and action to advance the right to life and to resist... Read more
Abortion solves nothing, Mexican cardinal tells court
As the Supreme Court in Mexico debates legalizing abortion in the country, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City underscored that “abortion is never... Read more
Illinois Catholic Charities' foster care faces shutdown
Illinois Catholic Charities' foster care services may eventually cease to exist after a local judge refused to change his ruling... Read more
