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St. Bridget of Sweden, co-patroness of Europe, honored July 23
On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the long and fruitful life of St. Bridget of Sweden, who raised a... Read more
Vatican welcomes Republic of South Sudan to the United Nations
The Vatican congratulated South Sudan, the world's newest country, for its admission to the United Nations on July 14. Read more
Russia requires abortion ads to warn of health risks
The Russian government has enacted a law requiring abortion ads to carry health warnings about the procedure. Lawmakers say that... Read more
On a Mission: Young adults dedicated to evangelization
Every year, teams of young adults from around the country hit the road, armed with suitcases, sleeping bags, and hearts... Read more
Chinese bishop faces excommunication following unapproved ordination
The Vatican has issued a statement noting that Father Joseph Huang Bingzhang, the latest bishop to be illicitly ordained in... Read more
California LGBT curriculum is ‘indoctrination,’ critic says
The California governor has signed into law a bill that will not simply require a “gay history” curriculum. It requires... Read more
Rep. Michele Bachmann's church may be anti-Catholic but she isn't, says Bill Donohue
As Rep. Michele Bachmann faces scrutiny for ties with a Lutheran church that believes the Pope is the anti-Christ, Catholic... Read more
Service retreat inspires junior high students in Florida
Learning that you can truly make a difference in the world is an eye-opening experience for anyone. For middle school-aged... Read more
Father Luis Garza steps down as Vicar General of Legion of Christ
The vicar general of the Legion of Christ is stepping down from his post. Instead, Fr. Luis Garza will now... Read more
Madrid archbishop gives King of Spain first official WYD backpack
The Archbishop of Madrid gave King Juan Carlos of Spain the first official World Youth Day 2011 backpack during a... Read more
Irish law change could see priests imprisoned
A senior canon lawyer has told CNA he is alarmed by Irish government plans to imprison priests for keeping the... Read more
Compassion said to be key in helping those who have had abortions
Compassion and understanding go a long way when it comes to helping people who have had abortions. Read more
Drop ‘loopholes’ from ‘Faithful Citzenship’ document, commentators advocate
The U.S. bishops’ “Faithful Citizenship” document on Catholics’ voting responsibilities should be revised to remove “loopholes” that allow Catholics to... Read more
The desperate plight of Catholics in Vietnam – one priest’s story
“If I return now, they will throw me in jail and kill me.” These are the frank words that mark... Read more
Dominicans and local bishop mourn murdered Louisiana priest
Catholics in Louisiana are mourning the death of Dominican priest and pastor Father Edward Everitt, who was found robbed and... Read more
Sisters of Mercy financial group supports Call to Action
The financial management system of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas supports a Catholic dissenting group and links to... Read more
Vatican congregation: Chinese bishops 'presumed' to be excommunicated
The Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples says that a group of Chinese bishops are “presumed” to be excommunicated... Read more
New poll shows young people believe World Youth Day changes lives
A recent study in Spain showed that nine out of every ten young people who participate in a World Youth... Read more
Judge blocks NYC law threatening crisis pregnancy centers
A federal judge on July 13 temporarily barred New York City from enforcing a new law that would cripple crisis... Read more
Critics say new ethics code in Spain violates doctors' conscience rights
An advocacy group in Spain strongly criticized the country's Collegial Medical Organization for approving a new ethics code that could... Read more
