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Lives built on 'sands' of power and money do not satisfy, Pope says
On Christ, and not on the “sands of power, success and money,” does man find the true place to build... Read more
St. John of God's life of repentance remembered on March 8 feast
The Catholic Church will celebrate the extraordinary life of St. John of God on March 8. The saint lived through... Read more
Opponent of China's one-child policy resentenced as officials worry about revolution
A Chinese woman who protested the country's strict one-child policy was re-arrested and taken to an unknown labor camp after... Read more
Bl. Junipero Serra sainthood cause just one miracle away
It’s going to take a miracle for Blessed Father Junipero Serra, founder of the California missions, to become a saint. Read more
Christian couple warned not to appeal decision barring them from foster care
After being advised that they had almost no chance of winning their case, a Christian couple in England has decided... Read more
Despite Christians being murdered, Church chooses dialogue over barbarity
In light of the murders of two high profile Catholics leaders who strongly believed in inter-religious dialogue, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran... Read more
After appeal by faith leaders, House Speaker agrees to defend Marriage Act
Speaker of the House John Boehner agreed March 4 to legally defend the Defense of Marriage Act, after the Obama... Read more
Ann Arbor Dominicans withdraw plans to purchase JP II Cultural Center
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist announced March 3 that they are no longer planning to purchase... Read more
Catholic university to mark Pope Benedict's 60 years in priesthood
The San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, Spain will host a worldwide congress Oct. 26-30 to honor Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Colombian senator proposes amendment to prohibit abortion
A Colombian senator recently proposed a constitutional amendment that would raise “an absolute and complete barrier” against abortion in the... Read more
Vatican synod aims to rediscover 'original enthusiasm' of following Christ
The newly-released outline for 2012's Synod on the New Evangelization speaks of the Church's need to rediscover its “original enthusiasm”... Read more
Weak faith cannot compete with modern 'idolatry,' Denver archbishop warns
Addressing a gathering of European church officials on March 4, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver warned that many contemporary... Read more
South Dakota passes bill requiring 72 hour wait for abortions
South Dakota's Senate voted on March 2 to pass legislation requiring women to wait 72 hours and be provided counseling... Read more
Knights of Columbus opening new facility for Haitian amputees
On March 5, the Knights of Columbus will unveil their latest effort to help Haitian children injured in last year's... Read more
Pakistani Catholics mourn death of Cabinet member with funeral Mass, protests
Torn with grief over the recent assassination of Pakistani government minister Shahbaz Bhatti, the Christian community in Pakistan declared three... Read more
Retiring Iraqi archbishop sees his flock at turning point on liberty, security
Archbishop Casmoussa of Mosul has guided the Church in northwestern Iraq since 1999. Read more
Celebrating 40 years of dialogue, Catholics and Jews commit to defending religious freedom
Catholics and Jews share “joint responsibility” to work together to fight religious bigotry and promote “justice and solidarity, reconciliation and... Read more
President of Chile stresses importance of the right to life
President of Chile Sebastian Pinera,said March 2 that human rights, especially the right to life from conception to natural death,... Read more
Vatican museums develop first-ever tours for deaf and blind
Specially-trained guides are now available to offer one-of-a-kind tours of the Vatican Museums to the deaf and blind. Read more
UN relief director briefs Pope Benedict on Libyan border crisis
Pope Benedict XVI met with the head of the United Nations' World Food Program on March 2, to discuss the... Read more
