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St. John of the Cross shows that faith gives man 'wings,' says Pope
The spirituality and teachings of the “Mystical Doctor of the Church” offer an example of a man whose burdens where... Read more
Transparency in Church finances gives the faithful satisfaction, says cardinal
The head of Italy's bishops sees transparency in money-handling as one of the keys to the Church's credibility and a... Read more
Archbishop Dolan says claim he hid millions from abuse lawsuits is ‘malarkey’
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York criticized as “malarkey” and “ridiculous and groundless gossip” a lawyer’s claim that while he... Read more
UK pro-lifers praise ruling against ‘bedroom abortions’
Pro-life advocates say a British judge’s ruling that women cannot perform a “bedroom abortion” by taking pills at home instead... Read more
German bishops see recycled ideas in theologians' 'reform' letter
Increasing numbers of European theologians have signed onto a set of proposals they say will “renew” the struggling German Church.... Read more
Mexican bishop emphasizes irreplaceable value of the family in society
Bishop Francisco Chavolla Ramos of Toluca, Mexico is reminding Catholics that Pope Benedict XVI has called for prayers for families... Read more
Monstrance with Blessed Sacrament stolen from parish in Spain
Two individuals stole a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament from a parish located in Majadahonda, a suburb of Madrid, Spain. Read more
Budget cuts must protect poor and vulnerable, say US bishops
A group of more than 300 Catholic leaders met with members of Congress on Feb. 15, to share a message... Read more
Peruvian archbishop urges political candidates to outline positions on moral issues
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura, Peru is calling on the country's presidential and congressional candidates to clearly outline their... Read more
Chart-topping Confession app draws Catholic and non-Catholic interest
Sales of Little iApps' new iPhone “Confession” application have exceeded the developers' expectations, with the program rising to the top... Read more
Hopes for pro-life pregnancy initiative brighter under new Kansas governor
A crisis pregnancy program in Kansas is facing a brighter future under Gov. Sam Brownback, who's made it a priority... Read more
Archbishop of Lublin, Poland dies suddenly in Rome
Archbishop Jozef Zycinski of Lublin died of a sudden heart attack in Rome on Feb. 10 at the age of... Read more
Bishops of France reject manipulation of 'savior sibling'
The Bishops’ Conference of France has condemned the manipulation of France's first “savior sibling.” Read more
Couple recognized for Valentine's Day wedding 82 years ago
Marshall and Winnie Kuykendall of New Mexico – a couple celebrating their 82nd wedding anniversary this Valentine's Day – were... Read more
Death of John Paul II’s father propelled him to his future vocation
Seventy years ago this week, Karol Wojtyla was “pushed” forward in his vocation by the death of the last member... Read more
Bishops take steps to end violence in Mexico
The bishops of Mexico recently met with Church officials in Columbia to discuss ways to end the violence that has... Read more
Egyptian Christians urged to work for equal rights in post-Mubarak government
Christians need to cooperate in creating Egypt’s new government to ensure that all of the nation’s citizens are treated as... Read more
Mass to commemorate sixth anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s death
A Mass commemorating “Terri’s Day,” the sixth anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s death, will take place on March 31 at the... Read more
Diocese celebrates Bl. Marianne feast, priest incardinations
At the mid-afternoon Mass for the feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai Jan. 23 at the Cathedral of Our Lady... Read more
Pope Benedict: Jesus' new law of love calls man to fraternity in tragedy
At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the “new law” of love which Jesus offered during the Sermon... Read more
