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Vatican official: Norway killings were an offense against God
The president of the Pontifical Council for New Evangelization says the recent shootings in Norway, whose perpetrator claimed to be... Read more
Nicaragua lacks rule of law, distrust growing among populace, says bishop
The announcement that President Daniel Ortega will seek reelection is a sign that there is no rule of law in... Read more
Archbishop Sambi's funeral moved to Italy, stateside memorial Mass scheduled
U.S. bishops involved in planning memorial arrangements for papal nuncio Archbishop Pietro Sambi told CNA on July 29 that his... Read more
Madrid residents encouraged to welcome Pope with papal flags
Aid to the Church in Need is encouraging residents of Madrid to hang papal flags on their balconies as a... Read more
World Trade Center cross still consoles victims, priest says
The World Trade Center cross is still a “sign of comfort” to many people, says the Franciscan priest who describes... Read more
Pope praying for World Youth Day and Western Christians in August
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict will be praying in August for the success of World Youth Day and... Read more
Release Fr. Ly immediately, US religious freedom commission urges Vietnam
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has condemned the Vietnamese government’s latest arrest of religious freedom advocate Fr.... Read more
Bangalore's own 'Mother Teresa' can remain after visa extension
A British Catholic religious sister, compared to Mother Teresa for her three decades of work with leprosy victims, says she'll... Read more
Mexican bishop confirms Vatican inquiry into his support for homosexual group
Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo, Mexico has told a Mexican newspaper he has received “a series of questions” from... Read more
Spanish cardinal recommends that Catholics receive Communion on the tongue
Spanish Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera recently recommended that Catholics receive Communion on the tongue, while kneeling. Read more
US Catholics mourn death of Archbishop Sambi
Catholics across the nation are grieving the loss of Vatican representative to the U.S. Archbishop Pietro Sambi, who died at... Read more
Youth coalition presents family-oriented message at UN summit
“Usually when that sort of thing is read there's booing or hissing. But it was all applause,” said Tyler Ament,... Read more
Catholic groups warn against cutting aid during East African drought
Representatives from Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. bishops' conference have warned against making drastic cuts in the area of... Read more
US bishops urge lawmakers to remember poor in budget debate
In the midst of increasingly fierce budget debates, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers to look beyond partisan bickering and... Read more
Pope's representative to the US dies after lung surgery
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Holy Father’s diplomatic representative to the U.S., died in the evening on Wednesday, July 27. The... Read more
Norway terrorist suspect denounces Benedict XVI in online manifesto
An extensive online book written by Anders Behring Breivik criticizes Pope Benedict XVI for defending the rights of immigrants, especially... Read more
US bishops offer prayers after tragic Norway attacks
The U.S. Catholic bishops have offered their prayers and “deepest condolences” to the people of Norway in the aftermath of... Read more
World Youth Day will not cost Spanish tax payers $75 million, confirms official
The executive director of World Youth Day Madrid 2011, Yago de la Cierva, has explained that the event will not... Read more
Fourth Catholic Charities agency joins lawsuit against Illinois
The Diocese of Belleville announced July 26 that it will join three other Illinois dioceses in a lawsuit against the... Read more
‘Encouraging’ survey shows Americans supportive of abortion restrictions
A new survey suggests that “large majorities” of Americans favor several types of abortion restrictions, including waiting periods, parental notification... Read more
