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Despite controversy in NYC, pro-life billboards coming to Chicago
A pro-life group plans to continue their billboard campaign in Chicago after a recent ad was pulled in New York... Read more
Pakistan bishops urge Pope to name Shahbaz Bhatti a martyr
The bishops of Pakistan appealed to Pope Benedict to officially recognize Shahbaz Bhatti, a Catholic official in the country who... Read more
Catholic Relief Services' forced closure in Sudan endangers hungry (Updated)
Catholic Relief Services has announced that it will be forced to close its food program in Sudan’s West Darfur state... Read more
Group highlights 55,000 abortions in Mexico City
The Population Council praised what it called the “extraordinary” results of legalized abortion in Mexico City. In less than four... Read more
Humanitarian and strategic questions surround Libyan intervention
Catholic observers are questioning the humanitarian impact and strategic aims of the U.S. intervention in Libya, as President Obama prepares... Read more
Atheists and Catholics in Paris examine question of God
Pope Benedict XVI called for a greater sense of brotherhood in the world as the first official modern forum for... Read more
Priest urges Ecuador's president to reverse contraception campaign
Fr. Juan Carlos Mari is calling on the president of Ecuador to reverse a “family planning campaign” that would provide... Read more
At site of Nazi massacre, Pope deplores ‘grave offense to God’
Pope Benedict XVI made a heartfelt appeal for peace at an emotional memorial ceremony in Rome, March 27. Read more
Catholic youth create videos for internet contest
Young Catholic filmmakers have produced inspirational YouTube videos with Catholic themes as part of a contest to help evangelize others... Read more
Pope appeals for diplomatic talks to halt armed conflict in Libya
Praying for peace in Libya, Pope Benedict XVI has issued a “heartfelt appeal” to political leaders to begin immediate talks... Read more
Rhode Island diocese welcomes immigration dialogue
The Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island was built upon and prospered because of the faith, sacrifices and contributions of many... Read more
Pope Benedict: God sent Jesus to quench man’s thirst for eternal life
Before the thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Sunday Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI said that God’s... Read more
St. Francis of Paola's monastic achievements remembered April 2
Catholics will remember the life of St. Francis of Paola on April 2. The saint founded a religious order at... Read more
God’s presence in everyday life key to ‘There Be Dragons’
The director of “There Be Dragons,” a film about Opus Dei founder St. Josemaría Escrivá, sees the saint's message that... Read more
Worcester diocese suspends diaconate for new candidates
The Worcester diocese has stopped accepting new men into its permanent diaconate program – at least temporarily – Deacon Anthony... Read more
Info missing from survey claiming Catholic support for gay ‘marriage’ (Updated)
A survey claiming majority U.S. Catholic support for same-sex “marriage” shows some differences with the “gold standard” of social surveys... Read more
Arizona woman presents Pope with Guinness World Record medal
Pope Benedict XVI greeted 28-year-old Jessica Cox following his March 23 general audience. Cox, a pilot, earned a Guinness World... Read more
Confession teaches humility to priests and penitents, Pope says
Confession teaches both priests and penitents to be humble and aware of God’s forgiveness, Pope Benedict XVI said March 25. Read more
New book features in-flight interviews with John Paul II
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi recently announced the release of the book, “Traveling Companions, In-flight Interviews with John Paul II.” Read more
Archbishop condemns attack in Jerusalem
The apostolic nuncio to Israel and Cyprus responded to a March 23 terrorist attack in Jerusalem that left one dead... Read more
