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Cardinal Ruini thankful for every moment with John Paul II
On the eve of John Paul II’s beatification, one his closest collaborators, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, says he’s still thankful for... Read more
Proposal to withhold care from sick babies is unethical, Vatican adviser says
A proposal to allow premature or sick newborn babies to die even when their life would be deemed worth living... Read more
Knights of Columbus leaders praise John Paul II's legacy to world's laity
Head of the Knights of Columbus Carl Anderson and the fraternal organization's chaplain Bishop William E. Lori lauded John Paul... Read more
Pope John Paul’s face dominating Eternal City
Only two days before John Paul II's beatification, the late pontiff's face has become an inescapable part of Rome. Read more
Catholic Charities urges help for communities ripped by tornadoes
Catholic Charities is appealing for help for families in southern states after a series of devastating storms killed over 300... Read more
Biographer says JP II's legacy will take 'several hundred years' to unpack
Pope John Paul II’s teachings will take centuries to fully explore and understand. That’s according to his official biographer, George... Read more
Cardinal Kasper: John Paul II was 'a sign of Jesus Christ'
“He was a sign of Jesus Christ.” That’s Cardinal Walter Kasper’s seven-word summary of Pope John Paul II. Read more
John Paul II remains moved in front of St. Peter’s tomb
The casket containing the mortal remains of Pope John Paul II has been exhumed ahead of his beatification this Sunday. Read more
Significant moves afoot within Roman Curia
Amidst the color and excitement of the beatification of John Paul II, a significant changing of the curial guard could... Read more
Military archbishop questions need for atheist chaplaincy
Several atheist, agnostic, and secular humanist organizations are pushing to establish their own U.S. military “chaplaincy” for soldiers. The head... Read more
Official papal photographer recalls life with 'a living saint'
Arturo Mari was Pope John Paul II’s personal photographer for all 27 years of his pontificate. Now, in the days... Read more
Newt Gingrich tells of Catholic faith’s ‘transforming power’ over secularism
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast that his conversion to Catholicism helped him... Read more
Nigerian bishop criticizes politicians for role in violent outbreak
A Nigerian bishop said corrupt leaders play a significant part in the violence that has killed at least 500 people... Read more
Naked Christ sculpture draws fire from Jamaican archbishop
Archbishop Donald J. Reece of Kingston criticized Jamaica’s leading newspaper for publishing a front-page photo of a 10-foot sculpture depicting... Read more
Beatification watch: The Polish invasion of Rome begins
You don’t have to go far in Rome to know that a Polish invasion is underway. Read more
John Paul II exhibit to open in St. Peter's Square
An exhibit chronicling the life of John Paul II will open in St. Peter's Square in honor of the late... Read more
Cardinal suspends controversial Chicago priest
Controversial Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger was suspended by the archdiocese on April 27 after making public statements threatening to... Read more
New missal translation a 'gift' to modern generation, says Denver bishop
Auxiliary Bishop of Denver James D. Conley praised the new translation of the Roman Missal, calling it the Church's “gift... Read more
UK Catholic adoption agency loses appeal, facing closure
A Catholic adoption charity in England is facing closure after losing its appeal against a law forcing them to place... Read more
Connecticut bishop hails John Paul II as champion of religious freedom
At a time when Christians face heightened persecution particularly in the Middle East, Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Connecticut... Read more
