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Bishop Lori: Bishops and priests stand in solidarity with Knights of Columbus
On the Feast of St. John Vianney Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn. told the Knights of Columbus that... Read more
World Youth Day to provide $143 million boost to Spanish economy
The head of Madrid’s Housing and Economy Office, Percival Manglano, confirmed Aug. 2 that World Youth Day is expected to... Read more
Priest makes bobblehead doll of Pennsylvania's Bishop Trautman
Bishop Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa., and every one of his priests, now has a bobblehead doll in his... Read more
NY Catholic school principal fired in race controversy
A parish pastor in New York City has fired Catholic school principal Frank Borzellieri after controversy over his opinions on... Read more
Illegal immigrants are first 'mothers and fathers, sons and daughters,' says Archbishop Gomez
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said on Aug. 3 that most illegal immigrants are forced to leave their... Read more
Columnist discusses the 'war on conscience and on children'
Catholic attorney and writer Mary Hasson recently discussed a new federal mandate that employers’ health care plans must cover contraceptives... Read more
Papal Nuncio: World Youth Day will transcend Spain’s economic woes
When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Spain for World Youth Day in 18 days time he will find a country... Read more
Mary’s Meals steps in to help drought stricken Kenya
Over 6,000 children in drought-stricken east Africa will receive a daily meal from this week onward. It is all thanks... Read more
Fukushima children promise Pope they will persevere through nuclear tragedy
Twenty elementary school children from northeast Japan promised Pope Benedict “they would never give up” in the face of adversity. Read more
Cardinal Wuerl expresses joy over planned JPII shrine in DC
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C. praised the Knights of Columbus over the group's recent purchase of the John Paul... Read more
European politician calls new generation to defend Christianity
One of Europe’s foremost Catholic political thinkers has called for a new generation of politicians to defend and promote orthodox... Read more
Sioux Falls celebrates restoration of St. Joseph Cathedral
The Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota recently celebrated the interior restoration of its Cathedral of St. Joseph, completing a... Read more
Church and Justice Department bring lawsuits over Ala. immigration measure
The Catholic Church and the Department of Justice have filed lawsuits to stop the enforcement of Alabama's new immigration law,... Read more
Knights recognize extraordinary Catholic families
The Knights of Columbus awarded top honors to three Catholic families who have shown exceptional service to their surrounding communities. Read more
Meet the longest-standing member of Opus Dei – Father Valenciano
He may be nearly 89 years old, but Father Fernando Valenciano can still recall with crystal clarity the day over... Read more
Holiness is possible when we walk with the Church, Spanish bishop says
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian, Spain recently explained that man can only achieve holiness in communion with the... Read more
Religion 'purifies' politics, Cardinal Burke says
Cardinal Raymond Burke, head of the Vatican's highest court, said on Aug. 2 that without religion in society, political leaders... Read more
Pope recommends Bible for vacation reading
Pope Benedict XVI has urged Catholics to read the Bible while on vacation, particularly the lesser known books of sacred... Read more
Democrat's 'defamation' lawsuit against pro-life group will go forward
Former Ohio Democratic Representative Steve Driehaus' lawsuit against the Susan B. Anthony list will go forward, after a judge held... Read more
Official responds to World Youth Day critics
The executive director of World Youth Day Madrid 2011, Yago de la Cierva, recently stated that “nobody should be bothered”... Read more
