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Be courageous Catholics, Archbishop Chaput urges Notre Dame students
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver encouraged a gathering of pro-life University of Notre Dame students to be courageous in... Read more
Catholics cannot vote for pro-abortion candidates, states archbishop
Archbishop Javier del Rio of Arequipa, Peru recently stated that Catholics cannot vote for presidential candidates who support abortion. Read more
SBA List says budget fight about population control, not women's health
The president of the Susan B. Anthony List has rejected House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's description of the effort to... Read more
Brazilian archbishop laments school shooting
Archbishop Orani Joao Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil expressed deep sadness over the worst school shooting in the country’s... Read more
Vatican seeks greater interaction with bloggers in first-ever meeting
The Vatican is inviting Internet bloggers to Rome next month for an unprecedented meeting to foster “informal exchange and contact.” Read more
Vatican: JP II beatification process marked by professionalism, accuracy
A powerful sense of the late Pope John Paul II's holiness – and not popular pressure – has driven his... Read more
Movie explores faith in Cristero War against forced secularism
The director of the upcoming movie “Cristiada” describes his film about the armed resistance against the attempt to secularize Mexico... Read more
Catholic bishops release prayer for Royal Wedding
As excitement builds over the upcoming marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have... Read more
California priest takes break from TV ministry after news of past affair
Founder of global Wordnet TV network Fr. Michael Manning is taking a leave of absence from his public ministry after... Read more
Fraternas celebrate 20 years of 'fiat'
On March 25 the Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Annunciation. But for one group of consecrated laywomen, the day... Read more
Courage Latino leader recounts conversion
The leader of a Catholic ministry to homosexuals recently recalled his conversion story. Read more
Top Vatican official appeals for solidarity with African boat refugees
As thousands of refugees flee the unrest in North Africa for the more peaceful shores of Europe, the Vatican is urging Europeans... Read more
Costa Rica archdiocese hopes to draw 45,000 for beatification viewing
The Archdiocese of San Jose, Costa Rica is hoping to draw 45,000 people for a John Paul II beatification celebration. Read more
US bishops urge protection of poor in budget standoff
As lawmakers battle over the nation's budget proposal, the U.S. bishops called for action from Catholic faithful to ensure that... Read more
Pro-life 'godfather' celebrated for 38 years of activism
On April 2, more than 400 friends and supporters of Pro-Life Action League founder Joe Scheidler paid tribute to his... Read more
Vatican to broadcast ceremonies for Holy Week, JP II beatification
This year’s roster of traditional Holy Week television coverage from the Vatican will include the beatification events for Pope John Paul... Read more
Napa Institute conference to fortify Catholics for the ‘Next America’
Mother Assumpta Long, O.P., has invited Catholics to register for the inaugural Napa Institute conference to help participants respond to... Read more
Catholic League says NH Republicans' new insults cross the line
Catholic League President Bill Donohue says Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire “crossed the line” with comments threatening to revoke the... Read more
Priest discusses homosexual ministry
The former spiritual advisor for Courage Latino recently explained how the organization ministers to homosexuals while remaining faithful to the... Read more
Pope calls violence in Libya, Ivory Coast a defeat for humanity
Pope Benedict XVI described ongoing conflicts in the African countries of Libya and Ivory Coast as a “defeat” for humanity,... Read more
