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'Lost Valentine' TV movie promotes Catholic values, says priest
A new made-for-TV movie by Hallmark and a faith-based film company in time for Valentine's Day promotes “tremendous” Catholic values,... Read more
Papal adviser finds holes in new study on abortion and mental health
A new study concluding that women who have abortions are not at risk for later psychological problems used questionable methodology, comments... Read more
Haitians in Kansas City offer prayers for all who suffer
Some 50 Catholic Haitian-Americans came to pray on the Jan. 12 anniversary of the earthquake that devastated their already devastated... Read more
Vatican official hopes talks with Egypt's Muslims will continue
Following an Egyptian institution's decision to freeze inter-religious talks with the Vatican earlier this month, the head of the Pope's... Read more
High stakes and hopes for Egypt's Christians in historic protests
As clashes between anti-government protesters and Egyptian police intensified on Jan. 28, some Coptic Orthodox Christians disregarded their church's call... Read more
Rejection of euthanasia not unique to Christians, states French bishop
Bishop Bernard Ginoux of Montauban, France has noted that opposition to euthanasia is not unique to the Christian faith. Read more
On religious liberty, Obama administration still 'falling short,' leading authority says
Last week’s state visit by China’s President Hu Jintao again underscored the Obama Administration’s reluctance to defend human rights and... Read more
Sodalitium Christianae Vitae elects new superior general
The General Assembly of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae has elected a new superior general. Read more
True religious freedom includes Christians in Europe and Middle East, expert says
A true understanding of religious freedom which includes Christians in public life is the corrective for both the “subtle” discrimination... Read more
Construction near LA’s oldest church uncovers cemetery
The construction of a Mexican cultural center in Los Angeles has uncovered a 200-year-old Catholic cemetery mistakenly thought to have... Read more
US bishops oppose return to workplace immigration raids
Speaking for the U.S. bishops, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles told the House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 26... Read more
Priest calls for truth to be revealed in 2010 murder of bishop in Turkey
A parish priest in Turkey is calling for a “fair trial that establishes the truth” about the murder of Bishop... Read more
Pope's example should be model for priests, Italian bishops’ head urges
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco of Genova, Italy said that priests should follow the model of Pope Benedict XVI in fulfilling their... Read more
Immigrant abuse reveals societal decay, warns Mexican archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Xalapa, Mexico is warning that the abuse suffered by Central Americans traveling through Mexico is “an evident... Read more
Peoria diocese restarts Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification cause
The Diocese of Peoria has resumed its promotion of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s cause for beatification despite its dispute with the... Read more
Hawaii bishop shocked at high-ranking priest's departure for politics
Bishop Larry R. Silva of Honolulu, Hawaii says he was “shocked and extremely disappointed” to discover that his second-in-command at the... Read more
CHA adopts dual approach to abortion funding in health care law
The Catholic Health Association has endorsed legislation to restrict federal funding of abortion in the health care law passed last... Read more
Catholic bishops condemn bus bombing in Philippines
The Catholic bishops of the Philippines and other leaders have condemned recent acts of violence in the country, which include... Read more
House speaker lends legislative support to Catholic schools
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R–Ohio) showed his support for Catholic education and school choice on Jan. 26, announcing... Read more
Cardinal exhorts Venezuelans to imitate strength of persecuted Christians
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela is encouraging Catholics to imitate the strength of persecuted Christians and to confront... Read more
