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Anti-Catholic students protest at university chapel in Madrid
Some 70 college students stormed into the chapel of Madrid’s Complutense University on March 10, shouting insults against the Catholic... Read more
Historic Spanish church vandalized with satanic symbols
A 100-year-old church under restoration in the Diocese of Almeria, Spain was vandalized with graffiti and satanic symbols the weekend... Read more
Pope urges priests to preach on uncomfortable topics
Priests must not preach “Christianity 'a la carte'” and should be willing to approach even uncomfortable aspects of the Gospel, Pope... Read more
Pakistani Catholics encouraged by Pope’s concern, Bhatti legacy remembered
Pope Benedict XVI expressed his concern for the protection of human dignity and religious freedom again this week as Pakistani... Read more
World Youth Day takes steps to be eco-friendly
World Youth Day 2011 will be an environmentally friendly event, said Eva Latonda, director of the project “100% Natural.” Read more
Japanese Church 'in shock' after massive earthquake and tsunami
Catholic relief workers are mobilizing to help the victims of a tsunami caused by the largest earthquake in Japanese history... Read more
Toddler cancer patient’s vision inspires prayers to Mother Teresa for miracle
Family and friends of a two-year-old boy suffering from severe cancer are seeking a miracle through the intercession of Bl.... Read more
Patriarch urges offering Lenten sacrifices for end to Middle East turmoil
Patriarch Gregorios III, head of the Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, is encouraging his faithful to offer their prayers and other Lenten... Read more
N. Dakota bishops: Catholics should not donate to ‘objectionable’ groups
Catholics and Catholic organizations should not endorse organizations with “morally objectionable” missions, North Dakota’s bishops said, citing Amnesty International, the... Read more
Pope Benedict urges wholehearted conversion during Lent
All are called by God to return to him with their “whole heart,” said Pope Benedict XVI at a special... Read more
House legal panel votes to defend traditional marriage law
The House of Representatives has determined that its legal counsel will support the Defense of Marriage Act against legal challenges,... Read more
Vatican meeting seeks to promote culture, economy in 'new world' of Asia
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi and the Pontifical Council for Culture are looking to the “new world” in Asia and other emerging... Read more
Singers release CD to benefit Cuban exiles
Thirty Spanish and Cuban singers including Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Sanz, Ricardo Montaner and Willy Chirino, have released a new album... Read more
Philosopher's new book appeals to reason alone to make pro-life case
Dr. Christopher Kaczor's latest book argues against abortion through reason alone, without reference to the author's Catholic faith. But his... Read more
Scholars praise Pope’s new book for promoting biblical studies renewal
Pope Benedict XVI’s new book “Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week” addresses misunderstandings about Jesus and helps renew the study of... Read more
Asia Bibi fears she's next, after Pakistani minister’s slaying
Speaking from her prison cell, Asia Bibi has voiced her “pain and concern” following the assassination of Minister Shahbaz Bhatti... Read more
In a first, Pope Benedict will take questions in Good Friday TV special
Pope Benedict XVI will participate in a first-ever question and answer session that will be televised Italy on Good Friday. Read more
Spanish cardinal asks priest to explain controversial contents of new book
Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona, Spain has called Fr. Manel Pousa “to speak personally” about the contents of a... Read more
Catholic leaders praise Illinois governor for ending death penalty
After weeks of indecision, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a landmark bill on March 9, abolishing the death penalty in... Read more
Pope’s new book to be released in electronic format
The new book by Pope Benedict XVI, “Jesus of Nazareth. From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection,” will soon... Read more
