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Incredible roster set for men’s conference
An all-star roster of speakers will challenge men in the state of Colorado to “become a man of God,” the... Read more
Pope marvels at St. Therese's 'science' of love
Though just 24 at the time of her death, St. Therese of Lisieux left a lasting imprint on earth through... Read more
Pope gives Cincinnati new auxiliary bishop
Pope Benedict XVI appointed local priest Fr. Joseph R. Binzer as a new auxiliary bishop for the Cincinnati Archdiocese on... Read more
Pakistan archbishop asks US to act against pastor who burned Quran
Archbishop Lawrence Saldanha of Lahore has asked the U.S. government to take action over the burning of a Quran by... Read more
Civil partnerships begin in Ireland, but 'gay marriage' still debated
Ireland has entered into new territory by recognizing civil partnerships for homosexuals, a move which has prompted more calls to... Read more
Vietnamese Catholics beaten, arrested for supporting human rights lawyer
Vietnamese officials arrested and beat a group of Catholics for attempting to peacefully attend a trial of prominent lawyer and... Read more
Islamic ties to 1981 attack on John Paul II rejected
New charges from Poland’s former communist ruler that Islamic extremists plotted the 1981 assassination attempt against Pope John Paul II... Read more
Priest recalls John Paul II's death
A member of John Paul II's office of Liturgical Celebrations recently reflected on the late Pontiff's death. Read more
Archbishop addresses abuse, reaffirms commitment to justice
Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile reiterated the Church's commitment to eradicating sexual abuse. Read more
Vatican plans 'spiritual journey' for John Paul II beatification
Perhaps the grandest beatification ceremony ever celebrated – the May 1 beatification of Pope John Paul II – will be... Read more
Ivory Coast cease-fire discussions reported after hundreds die
While cease-fire negotiations are underway in the Ivory Coast, Vatican charity Caritas Internationalis condemned violence in the country that killed... Read more
Supreme Court rules in favor of Ariz. religious schools
In what's being lauded as a major victory for parental choice in education, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Arizona... Read more
Catholic groups urge Mexican bishop to end homosexual ministry
Catholic family groups in the Mexican Diocese of Saltillo are urging Bishop Raul Vera Lopez to withdraw his support for... Read more
California bishops lament stalemate in budget talks
The halt to state budget talks in California is “tremendously disappointing” and “particularly devastating for the poor and vulnerable,” the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput praises defeat of Colorado civil unions bill
Colorado legislators who killed a civil unions bill “did the right thing” and deserve voters’ thanks, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput... Read more
Cardinal urges end to 'priestly ministry' crisis
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain called priests to make frequent confessions in order to end “the crisis... Read more
Oct. 27 set as date of Assisi gathering for world peace
Pope Benedict XVI will call people of goodwill to join him in working for peace during a "day of reflection,... Read more
New pro-life news source aims for cultural impact
Heroic Media, a faith-based company that promotes alternatives to abortion through mass media, has launched an online news portal at... Read more
Priests not immune from the devil, cardinal warns
Vatican Cardinal Jorge Medina recently reminded Catholics that priests are not immune from the devil's works. Read more
Pope approves new ‘blesseds’ from Spanish Civil War, French Revolution
Twenty-two martyrs of the Spanish Civil War and a priest beheaded during the French Revolution will be declared “blessed” by... Read more
