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Retired Australian bishop admits past inappropriate behavior
A prominent Australian bishop who resigned two years ago issued an apology citing past hurtful and inappropriate behavior as reasons... Read more
Controversial Australian bishop sacked by Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI has sacked a controversial Australian bishop who has called for protestant ministers to celebrate Mass as well... Read more
Polish president thanks Pope for JPII beatification
Poland's president had a chance to thank Pope Benedict XVI personally for beatifying his Polish-born predecessor, Blessed John Paul II. Read more
Pakistan Christians fear violent backlash in wake of Osama bin Laden's death
Christians in Pakistan are bracing for possible attacks after U.S. forces killed long sought-after terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, who... Read more
Vatican says Bin Laden ‘gravely responsible,’ hopes for peace
The Vatican says it does not rejoice in the death of Osama bin Laden. Read more
Mass of thanksgiving for beatification of Pope Blessed John Paul II
“Today we thank the Lord for giving us a shepherd like Pope John Paul II.” Read more
Citing Vatican investigation, Australian bishop announces early retirement
A controversial Australian bishop said he is retiring early in a deal he negotiated with the Vatican. Read more
Vatican bloggers convention about empowerment, says organizer
The Vatican hopes to harness the power of bloggers in order to “further the Christian message” at a May 2... Read more
Libyan Church leader says NATO bombings won't solve crisis
The apostolic vicar of Tripoli in Libya has called for NATO to stop its military involvement in the Libyan civil... Read more
Program prepares those who minister to the sick and dying
Recognizing the Church’s fundamental responsibility to care for those who are sick, the Diocese of Trenton's Certificate Program in Pastoral... Read more
Blessed John Paul II celebrations happening worldwide
Celebrations to mark the beatification of Pope John Paul II aren’t simply confined to Rome. Around the world, many other... Read more
Beatification crowd of one million fails to dampen spirits
The estimated one million people in Rome for today’s beatification put many pilgrims far away from the actual celebration, but... Read more
'John Paul II is blessed!' – Pope Benedict pays tribute to his predecessor
Pope Benedict XVI has beatified Pope John Paul II. In a ceremony before hundreds of thousands of pilgrims in Rome... Read more
Cardinal Levada shares memories of John Paul II’s early days
He’s now the head of the most powerful department at the Vatican but the Prefect of the Congregation for the... Read more
Court lifts injunction on embryonic stem cell research funding
A U.S. court of appeals panel has said the U.S. government can use federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.... Read more
At prayer vigil, new insights into Pope John Paul II’s holiness
“I knew he was a saint.” Read more
London doctor makes both Royal Wedding and JP II beatification
For many global dignitaries the clash of dates between Pope John Paul II’s beatification in Italy and the Royal Wedding... Read more
Call made for John Paul II to be patron saint of youth
Pope John Paul II should be declared a “patron saint of youth.” That’s the opinion of none other than the... Read more
‘Abbey’ program promotes camaraderie, service in Nebraska school
Cathedral of the Risen Christ grade school in Lincoln, Neb. started a new program for students in grades 6-8 last... Read more
Rhode Island music minister to conduct Divine Mercy Mass
As Catholics throughout the world celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday and the beatification of Pope John Paul II on May 1,... Read more
