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Peruvian children make act of consecration to Our Lady of Fatima
The Archdiocese of Lima announced that 5,000 children will make an act of consecration to Our Lady of Fatima on ... Read more
Historian: John Paul II saw spiritual meaning behind assassination attempt
On the 30th anniversary of the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, historian Lucetta Scaraffia says that the late... Read more
On Fatima feast, Portuguese cardinal marks 30 years since JP II attack
“Sorrow and gratitude” describe Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martin’s memory of May 13, 1981. Read more
Universae Ecclesiae: One priest’s story
Father Stephen Dunn had a very personal reason for wanting to learn the Tridentine Mass. Read more
New guidelines for Tridentine Mass – 10 key facts
Local dioceses should give a “generous welcome” to any laity who wish to attend Mass in the “extraordinary form” and... Read more
Backing bishop’s sacking, Australian bishops cite doctrine and discipline issues
Australia’s bishops say they back Pope Benedict’s decision to remove renegade Bishop William Morris from his post in Toowoomba, in... Read more
Movie fails to capture anti-Catholic brutality of Spanish Civil War (Updated)
A new film on the Spanish Civil War falls short in portraying the brutal persecution that the country's Catholics underwent,... Read more
Pope invites Catholics to pray the Rosary during May
Pope Benedict XVI issued a special call to pray the Rosary during May, the month dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Read more
Pope urges Catholics and Jews to 'stand together'
Pope Benedict XVI today urged Catholics and Jews to “stand together” in facing some of the greatest challenges facing mankind... Read more
Catholics defend CUA decision to invite Boehner as commencement speaker
Ahead of House Speaker John Boehner’s May 14 commencement address at the Catholic University of America, over 75 professors from... Read more
Filipino bishops cut off talks with government over reproductive health bill
Bishops in the Philippines are halting dialogue with the local government as the country's president voices increasing support for a... Read more
Biloxi Catholics recall past, dedicate new building
Prior to the establishment of Sacred Heart Parish in 1962, Catholics living in the area of Jackson County, Mississippi worshiped... Read more
In Rome, anticipation for a new document on Latin Mass, due out tomorrow
Father Tim Finigan has three reasons to be happy. He’s in Rome. It’s sunny. And tomorrow will see the publication... Read more
'The next train leaving Vatican City is …'
It’s a little known Vatican fact but the Pope has his own train station. Thing is, it’s been dormant for... Read more
Mexico urged to strengthen bond between mother and child
Several organizations are calling on the Mexican government to protect the bond between a mother and her child. Read more
In 150 year old case, Rhode Island confronts its anti-Catholic past
Rhode Island lawmakers voted last week to pardon an Irish Catholic man they say was wrongfully executed in 1845. The... Read more
Presbyterian vote allows homosexual clergy, eliminates chastity standard
The Presbyterian Church USA has voted to remove clergy requirements of marital fidelity or single chastity, thus allowing the ordination... Read more
Hackers knock Mexican bishops' website offline
The website for the Mexican bishops' conference was knocked offline after a cyber attack was launched against it. Read more
Pro-life ‘victory’ as Indiana law cuts all Planned Parenthood funding
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law a bill that cuts Planned Parenthood state funding and adds other restrictions on... Read more
Italian priest honored for sheltering Jews during WWII
An Italian priest was posthumously awarded with a top honor for protecting a Jewish family from Nazi persecution in World... Read more
