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US bishops reiterate commitment to fighting clerical abuse
Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, the head of the U.S. bishops' conference, reiterated the bishops' resolve to swiftly remove priests guilty... Read more
Pope praises 'legitimate diversity' in meeting with Indian bishops
Pope Benedict XVI voiced his appreciation of the Church's “legitimate diversity” of rites and traditions, in a March 25 meeting... Read more
Godfather: Baby Joseph's baptism shows life's eternal destiny
The godfather of Baby Joseph Maraachli, whose fight for life has attracted international attention and support, says the terminally ill... Read more
Indianapolis archbishop transferred to rehabilitation clinic
Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein of Indianapolis was released from a local hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation clinic on March... Read more
Asia Bibi fasting for justice during Lent
Asia Bibi, the Christian mother condemned to death under Pakistan’s strict blasphemy law, is fasting and praying “for peace and... Read more
Pope’s new book debuts on NY Times Bestseller list
Pope Benedict XVI’s second volume on the life of Jesus Christ debuted in the number 10 slot on the March... Read more
Faith and science support defense of the unborn, states Argentinean archbishop
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina recently explained that the defense of the unborn is supported by both science... Read more
Fighting in Ivory Coast could drag country into civil war
Reports from Ivory Coast indicate that the embattled West African nation is on the brink of civil war, with outgoing... Read more
Peru court upholds presence of crucifix in public places
The Constitutional Court of Peru ruled that the Bible and the crucifix do not violate the secular nature of the... Read more
Electrician sparks life commitment by turning down abortion clinic job
A sign in the bathroom of Tim and Nicole Roach’s home in Faribault, Minn. reads, “Gratitude, Always Remember to Count... Read more
Controversial book on salvation has Catholics and evangelicals asking for clarity
“Love Wins,” a new book by prominent evangelical pastor Rob Bell, was creating controversy weeks before it was released on... Read more
Latino Catholic association opens new Washington, DC chapter
The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders opened its newest chapter in Washington, D.C. on March 23, with a ceremony at... Read more
New South Dakota abortion law increases waiting period, requires counseling
South Dakota's Republican Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed into law a bill which would require a three-day waiting period and counseling... Read more
St. Joseph's example should be model for Catholic men, bishop teaches
Bishop Jorge Lozano of Gualeguaychu, Argentina is urging Catholic men to learn from St. Joseph, rather than the examples of... Read more
Church needs courageous apostles to fight religious indifference, says Pope
Pope Benedict said at his Wednesday general audience that the modern world needs “zealous” disciples of Christ, who will fight religious indifference... Read more
Catholic social teaching must inform immigration debate, says LA archbishop
At a conference on U.S.-Mexico relations on March 21, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles explained that the Catholic... Read more
Archbishop of Indianapolis is ‘alert’ and recovering after mild stroke
Archbishop Daniel M. Beuchlein of Indianapolis suffered a mild stroke on March 18 and has been hospitalized. Read more
Cuban government to release last of 75 political prisoners
After unprecedented talks with the Catholic Church, Cuban officials have agreed to release the last of a large group of... Read more
Vatican official at UN decries 'attacks' on Catholic beliefs
A Vatican representative to the United Nations spoke out today against “attacks” on freedom of conscience and religion, directed against... Read more
Nearly 40,000 in Peru march for life
Some 40,000 Peruvians took part in a march commemorating the Day of the Unborn Child on March 19 in the... Read more
