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Woman who sought priesthood renounces 'alleged ordination'
A former advocate of women's ordination, who attempted to be ordained as a deacon, has renounced her attempt to join... Read more
Catholic mothers debate breastfeeding and government involvement
Although they agree on the numerous benefits of breastfeeding, prominent Catholic experts on motherhood are at odds over government attempts... Read more
Vatican advisor not surprised by British elder care horror stories
Stories of elder care nightmares in England and Wales are the result of a new generation of “scared people” that... Read more
Obama decision on marriage law raises questions of religious liberty, future of marriage
The Obama administration’s decision not to defend a key federal marriage law raises worrying questions about the religious freedom of... Read more
Red World Youth Day bandanas recall love of martyrs
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Cordoba, Spain recently explained that the red bandanas that were distributed to World Youth Day... Read more
Amid violent protests, Catholic missionaries continue their work in Libya
As a swell of protestors and pro-government troops battle to establish control of Libyan cities, Catholic missionaries continue to carry... Read more
Bishop urges Catholics to strengthen faith during Lent
Bishop Carlos Franzini of Rafaela, Argentina invited Catholics to seek out Christ during the upcoming Lenten Season. Read more
New phase begins in canonization cause of first African-American priest
The Archdiocese of Chicago has begun a new phase of the investigation that could ultimately canonize Fr. Augustus Tolton. As... Read more
Muslims set fire to Christian town in Bangladesh
More than 300 Muslims set fire to a town in Bangladesh in order to strip indigenous Christians, Hindus and Buddhists... Read more
For Belgian Church rocked by scandal, three new auxiliary bishops
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed three new auxiliary bishops to assist Archbishop Andre-Joseph Leonard of Mechelen-Brussels. Read more
More than 300,000 young pilgrims to participate in 'Days in the Dioceses'
More than 300,000 young people from all over the world will be welcomed by families across Spain prior to the... Read more
Pope blesses St. Maron statue, sign of communion, peace and reconciliation
The Maronite community of the world is celebrating the installation of the newest statue at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Read more
Jesuit doctor of the church teaches that Christ is the goal of life, Pope says
St. Robert Bellarmine's life and spirituality was the focus of Pope Benedict XVI's teaching during his weekly general audience Feb.... Read more
Tunisian police nab alleged murderer of Polish priest
Authorities in Tunisia have arrested the alleged murderer of 34-year-old Polish priest Fr. Marek Marius Rybinski, who was found dead... Read more
Iraqi ambassador criticized for his views on anti-Christian violence
The violence against Christians in Iraq is real and is driven by Muslim extremists and government indifference. Read more
Vatican charity offical says new challenges call for new leadership at Caritas
The Vatican believes that its top aid agency, Caritas Internationalis, needs new leadership to build a stronger Catholic identity within... Read more
Dr. Bernard Nathanson remembered for his profound pro-life conversion
After the recent death of abortionist turned pro-life advocate Dr. Bernard Nathanson, his close friend Fr. C. John McCloskey said... Read more
Pastor of Catholic couple killed by Somali pirates praises their faith
A sailing Catholic couple killed by Somali pirates during their global cruise to distribute Bibles was a “wonderful part” of... Read more
Billboard in Manhattan describes abortion as ‘number one killer’ of blacks
A new billboard campaign has responded to the high abortion rate among black women in New York City by declaring... Read more
Asia Bibi from prison: God will hear my prayers
Speaking from the Sheikhupura Prison near Lahore, Pakistan, Asia Bibi, the first Christian woman condemned to death under the country’s... Read more
