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Catholics defend Cathedral of Lima against gay provocation with prayer
On Saturday, Feb. 19, hundreds of Peruvian Catholics gathered at the entrance to the Cathedral of Lima to pray a... Read more
Live Action president responds to controversy over group's tactics
Lila Rose, president of the pro-life activist group Live Action, has issued a new statement responding to ethical concerns from... Read more
Baptism frees man from materialism, selfishness, says Pope in Lenten message
In his 2011 message for Lent, Pope Benedict emphasized that Baptism releases men and women from the “burden” of materialism and... Read more
Bishop of Green Bay ends moratorium on CCHD collection
Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay has announced the end of a moratorium on local collections for the Catholic Campaign... Read more
Bishop of Tunis fears murder of priest signifies growing Islamic extremism
A Catholic bishop in Tunisia expressed fear of growing Islamic extremism in the area after a 34 year-old Polish missionary... Read more
UC Davis withdraws religious discrimination description after Christian group protests
After protests from a student group, the University of California at Davis has withdrawn a school policy that implied Christians... Read more
Bolivian bishops cautiously investigate bleeding statue of Christ
Bishop Cristobal Bialasik of Oruro, Bolivia is reiterating the Church’s cautious response to allegedly miraculous statues of Christ that shed... Read more
As Vatican probe nears end, officials see signs of repentance and renewal in Ireland
Church officials in charge of the Vatican’s investigation of clerical abuse in Ireland are wrapping up their fact-finding missions. Read more
Vatican: Popular Chilean priest is guilty of sexual abuse
An investigation carried out by the Vatican concluded that the popular Chilean priest Fr. Fernando Karadima Farina is guilty of... Read more
US bishops oppose repeal of medical conscience protections
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' has condemned the withdrawal of federal protections for medical workers who oppose certain treatments... Read more
Vatican reportedly blocking re-election for head of its top international charity
The Catholic Church’s top international charity says the Vatican is preventing the group’s general secretary from seeking a second term... Read more
Irish bishops say this week’s election crucial for country’s future
Five days before national elections, Ireland's bishops are urging voters and politicians to show “strong leadership rooted in justice, a... Read more
Pro-life cause sees advances in Congressional debate on abortion
Key pro-life measures advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. One committee approved a bill that would ensure... Read more
Filipino sisters seek to rescue women from sex trade
Imagine a nun going undercover, walking the streets at night rescuing women and children caught in the world of human... Read more
New start available for those who accept Christ, says Pope
"A new form of existence driven by love and destined to eternity" is possible through imitation of Christ, said Pope... Read more
Poll shows Maryland voters support traditional marriage as legislative action nears
A new poll shows that most Maryland voters believe that marriage should only be between a man and a woman,... Read more
Saint Polycarp, early bishop and martyr, remembered Feb. 23
On Feb. 23, the Catholic Church will remember the life and martyrdom of St. Polycarp, a disciple of the apostle... Read more
Polish priests display their skiing skills for John Paul II Cup
Polish clergymen rocketed down ski slopes to pay tribute to their beloved Pope and countryman, and to compete for a... Read more
Number of baptized Catholics in the world grows by 15 million
Catholics in the world continue to increase in number by the millions, according to the latest official statistics from the... Read more
Dominican Sisters of Mary expanding to California
One of the fastest growing orders of women religious in the United States is expanding to California where the Dominican... Read more
