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Vatican ‘astonished’ by Croatian government blocking monastery transfer
The Vatican says it is astonished that Croatia’s government has blocked Pope Benedict’s decision to hand back ownership of a... Read more
Diocese of Orange raises bid for Crystal Cathedral
The Diocese of Orange upped its previous bid and signaled openness to new negotiations for the Crystal Cathedral after board... Read more
Napa Institute chairman has high hopes for new conference
Tim Busch, chairman of the Napa Institute, has said he hopes the institute’s new annual conference will help inspire Catholics... Read more
Mexican prelate files lawsuit in response to calls for a real 'Catholic bishop'
Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo, Mexico has filed a lawsuit against those responsible for hanging blankets on the railings... Read more
Pope Benedict praised for appreciation of classical music
The Catholic Church is blessed to have a Pope who shows such a deep appreciation of classical music, says composer... Read more
Beckhams' baby defended as benefit to humanity
The recent birth of David and Victoria Beckham’s baby daughter, Harper Seven, is good news for the future of humanity,... Read more
Cardinal thanks World Youth Day volunteers, prays for good weather
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain expressed thanks to World Youth Day volunteers for their hard work and... Read more
Silence allows people to hear God, Pope says
We need to make time for silence in our lives if we are to pray and listen to God, said... Read more
Human Life International announces new leadership
Human Life International has named a new president and vice president of the organization after former leader Fr. Thomas Euteneuer... Read more
Don’t write off the US economy, says top Vatican banker
The United States is not necessarily “a nation in decline or struck to the core” according to the head of... Read more
Maryknoll order to dismiss priest who advocates women’s ordination
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers have notified Father Roy Bourgeois he will be dismissed from their order unless he renounces... Read more
Madrid subway workers call for strike during papal visit
Members of the General Workers’ Union of Spain employed by Madrid’s Metro subway system said they have been “forced” to... Read more
Military archbishop remembers ‘valiant’ servicemen killed in helicopter crash
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the family and friends... Read more
Peruvian congressman credits guardian angel for daughter’s recovery from gunshot wound
A Peruvian congressman is crediting his daughter’s guardian angel and series of “miracles” for her recovery from a potentially fatal... Read more
Archbishop of Westminster describes English riots as 'shocking'
Widespread rioting across England has been condemned by the country’s most senior Catholic cleric. Read more
Human rights activist attacked in Cuba
The Christian Liberation Movement in Cuba has reported that human rights activist Ernesto Cabrera Moreno was attacked Aug. 5 in... Read more
East Africa drought solution runs deep
Ethiopians remember keenly the devastating losses of the drought in 1984 and the more recent one in 2000. The numerous... Read more
Pakistan government reshuffle downgrades religious freedom concerns
The Pakistan government’s new approach to national harmony is a “downgrade” for Christians and others concerned about religious freedom, Bishop... Read more
Catholic schools in Indiana kick off school year with voucher program
Catholic schools in southern Indiana are set to welcome low-income students who are now able to attend non-public schools thanks... Read more
US bishops' spokesperson rips Health and Human Services for interfering in religion
U.S. bishops' spokesperson Sr. Mary Ann Walsh blasted the Department of Health and Human Services for interfering in the work... Read more
