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Canada leads the way at World Youth Day
Over 5,000 Canadian youngsters began World Youth Day this morning with a rally where they gathered to pray, sing and... Read more
Iraqi Christians worry after car bomb hits third Kirkuk church
In less than two weeks, car bomb attacks have hit three churches in the northern Iraq city of Kirkuk. The... Read more
Vatican official calls Catholic shrines an effective way to evangelize
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, prefect for the Congregation for Clergy, stated in a recent letter to all Catholic shrines around the... Read more
Japan represented at World Youth Day, despite its few Catholics
Although Japan's population is only one percent Catholic, two World Youth Day pilgrims from that country are getting a lot... Read more
Cardinal Canizares: Vatican II was not a break in Church’s tradition
The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, recently explained to... Read more
Latino leaders' summit seeks national renewal of faith
The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) held its 2011 national summit in Denver from August 12 to 14, offering... Read more
Feast of Mary's Assumption gives us hope for the future, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, saying that the... Read more
Rio de Janeiro to host World Youth Day 2013
The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro will host the next international celebration of World Youth Day, which will take... Read more
Over 130,000 youth enjoy Days in the Diocese across Spain
Madrid is hosting World Youth Day but all of Spain is joining in the celebration. More than 130,000 young people... Read more
Groundbreaking series on Catholicism to air on PBS this fall
A high-definition series exploring the beauty and richness of Catholicism is set to air on over 80 public television stations... Read more
Learn to trust and call upon Jesus, Pope counsels
Christians shouldn’t be afraid to call upon the name of Jesus Christ for help at all stages of their lives,... Read more
Spirit moved layman’s push for sacred vows
St. Thomas More Parish in San Francisco is hosting a wedding for as many as 20 couples — one parish’s... Read more
Canadian bishops launch website on new Roman Missal translation
The Canadian bishops' conference announced the launch of a new website aimed at educating the country's faithful on changes to... Read more
Catholics find joy in God’s word at international Bible study conference
There is a common misperception that Catholics don’t read the Bible. Tell that to the more than 200 people from... Read more
WYD Madrid responds to ‘deep crisis’ of postmodern world
World Youth Day in Madrid will help many young people find “a foundation on which to build their lives” in... Read more
Dangers lurk in fantasy author's dream of 'rational' euthanasia
Catholic novelist Michael D. O'Brien is criticizing the “false compassion” of British fantasy author Terry Pratchett, whose early-onset Alzheimer's disease... Read more
Benedict XVI to enjoy traditional lunch with Spanish bishops
Pope Benedict XVI will enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch with the cardinals, bishops and auxiliary bishops of Madrid on Aug.... Read more
Spanish archbishop: Catholics have the right to freedom of expression
Archbishop Braulio Rodriguez of Toledo, Spain spoke out Aug. 11 in defense of World Youth Day 2011. He said that Spain... Read more
Pope eagerly anticipating meeting world’s youth in Madrid
Pope Benedict XVI is eager to meet the vast crowds of young people who are gathering in Madrid and is... Read more
Pope offers special indulgence to World Youth Day pilgrims
Pope Benedict XVI has declared that pilgrims to World Youth Day in Madrid will be able to obtain a special... Read more
