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Pope calls for Christian presence on social networking sites
Facebook, MySpace and Twitter should be used by Christians looking to bring "truth, proclamation and authenticity of life" to the... Read more
Christian clergy issue new response to MLK’s ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’
Decades after Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” leading clergy including several Catholic bishops have... Read more
Swiss Guards celebrate 505 years of history
On Jan. 22 at the Vatican, the Swiss Guard commemorated more than five centuries of being the Pope's sworn protectors.... Read more
Catechism is key to parish's Lay Formation Program
"We are using information to assist in formation that will lead to transformation," is how Msgr. Michael Heras, pastor at... Read more
Only Christ can heal divisions among Christians today, says Pope
Divisions among Christians exist today as they did in St. Paul's time and there continues to be a single source... Read more
Jan. 24 brings feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron of Church unity
On Jan. 24, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity that runs from Jan. 18-25, Catholics will celebrate the... Read more
US bishops, Catholic college presidents to review use of papal document on campuses
Bishops and Catholic university presidents across U.S. are set to begin talks this year as a first step in the... Read more
Archbishop-designate seeks improved Vatican relations with his native China
The new "number two" at the Vatican's Evangelization office – who will be ordained an archbishop by Pope Benedict next... Read more
New exhibit to highlight role of Pope and Jews
An exhibit which depicts the role Pope John Paul II played in promoting tolerance toward the Jews will open at... Read more
Exorcist praises new movie 'The Rite' for showing power of faith
Father Gary Thomas, whose real life experience as an exorcist-in-training is chronicled in the highly anticipated movie “The Rite,” praised... Read more
Cuban Catholic magazine: Relaxed travel rules will help spur reforms in country
An article published by the Archdiocese of Havana’s Catholic magazine, “Espacio Laical,” praised the decision by the Obama administration to... Read more
Church in Brazil labors to help flood victims
Two Catholic bishops in the region of Rio de Janeiro have reported on the arduous work carried out by the... Read more
Pope blesses special lambs on Feast of St. Agnes
After an unusual journey, a pair of lambs destined for great things were blessed by Pope Benedict XVI in a... Read more
Vatican bank chief issues warning about US, European economic policies
Current fiscal and monetary policies in the United States and Europe risk increasing government control over national economies, resulting in... Read more
As scandal rocks Italian government, Pope urges return to morality
Italians are calling for truth in a possible sex scandal that threatens to cause serious damage to their current government.... Read more
Archbishop Dolan outlines bishops' advice to new Congress
Along with their Jan. 18 recommendations on fixing “serious moral problems” in last year's health care legislation, the United States... Read more
Sargent Shriver remembered for public service and pro-life stand
Catholic politician and public servant Robert Sargent Shriver died on Jan. 18 at the age of 95 in Bethesda, Maryland.... Read more
Holy Wood Acting Studio aiming to form actors with good character (Updated)
On March 28, a team of acting coaches and other entertainment industry professionals will partner with spiritual guides and leadership... Read more
After abortionist’s conviction, clinic whistleblower to receive award
A pro-life group’s first whistleblower award will go to a former clinic worker in Massachusetts who provided evidence that an... Read more
Pope’s second book on Jesus due out March 10 (Updated)
Barring any problems at the publishers, the second volume of Pope Benedict XVI’s two-volume biblical study, “Jesus of Nazareth,” will... Read more
