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‘Waste’ in HPV vaccines shows need for vetoing child consent bill, says critic
“Scandalous” new information about the Gardasil HPV vaccines shows that California Gov. Jerry Brown should veto a state bill that... Read more
Anchorage to participate in largest international pro-life campaign
The largest international campaign of prayer and fasting to end abortion has grown. Nearly 300 groups in five countries are... Read more
Pope calls on all to participate in New Evangelization
Pope Benedict XVI called upon all Catholics Sept. 18 to participate in a new evangelization of the world. Read more
St. Padre Pio, ‘a man of prayer and suffering,’ celebrated Sept. 23
On Sept. 23, the Catholic Church remembers the Italian Franciscan priest St. Pio of Petrelcina, better known as “Padre Pio”... Read more
Catholics responding to flooding in Pakistan and India
While 6 to 8 feet of water submerges homes in Orissa province in India, floodwaters are packing a second punch... Read more
Vatican stresses dignity of elderly in reaction to UN report
The Catholic Church’s delegation to the United Nations in Geneva has taken “strong exception” to a reference to assisted suicide... Read more
Nebraska songwriter, music teacher pays tribute to the Blessed Mother
Kevin Boos has been using the musical skills God gave him for the better part of 40 years, serving as... Read more
Islam set to be dominant religion in France
New research suggests there are now more practising Muslims in France than practising Catholics. Read more
Bishop Blaire urges Catholics to help Americans living in poverty
Amid the country’s recession woes, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that nearly one out of every six Americans is living... Read more
Symposium prepares theologians for New Evangelization
Theology professors at a symposium held in the nation’s capital were told that they must combine faith and reason to... Read more
Italian mystic who predicted fall of Mussolini beatified
Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, recently beatified Elena Aiello, an Italian religious... Read more
One year later, Cardinal O’Brien recalls Pope’s UK visit
“Pope Benedict XVI came, saw and conquered,” Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien of St. Andrews and Edinburgh said on the first... Read more
Abortion leads to further violence, warn Mexican bishops
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has issued a statement emphasizing that society should not be surprised by violence when the... Read more
Vatican unfazed by German boycott threats
Pope Benedict XVI will continue with plans to address the German parliament next week, despite the threat of a boycott... Read more
Pius X Society gives initial reaction to Vatican offer
The leader of the Society of St. Pius X says the traditionalist group will respond to the Vatican’s offer of... Read more
Country music star is new face of Terri Schiavo foundation
Country music star and Catholic convert Collin Raye is set to be the new spokesman of the Life and Hope... Read more
Jerusalem bishop says peace will come from God, not politicians
A Catholic bishop in the Holy Land has called for prayers for peace as tension and violence increase ahead of... Read more
Dissident leader calls on Cuban government to hold free elections
The coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has called on the Cuban government to hold free elections, because... Read more
Fr. Pavone considering founding new religious order
Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, has said that if his bishop does not allow him to... Read more
Cardinal to inaugurate Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel in Lourdes
Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City will preside at a Mass to consecrate a chapel dedicated to Our Lady... Read more
