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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
Legislation introduced to permanently prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion
Legislation which would permanently prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs is “one of our highest legislative priorities,”... Read more
French religious sister reveals details of John Paul II miracle
The French religious sister, Marie Simon Pierre, has revealed new details about the miracle that paved the way for John... Read more
Profile: US ambassador seeks to 'build bridges' with Vatican
America’s ambassador to the Holy See says the two sides are working to rebuild trust following the leak of alleged... Read more
Vatican official encourages prudence in discussing possible second John Paul II miracle
The prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Angelo Amato, has cautioned against rushing to attribute... Read more
Survey: Americans still view Kennedy’s inauguration speech as important
Americans believe that key themes from President Kennedy’s inauguration speech are still important more than 50 years later, a new... Read more
After Ivory Coast talks fail, military action among disquieting options
The failure of mediation in an electoral dispute in Ivory Coast could result in military action. Read more
Pope's call for interfaith day of prayer provokes debate
Pope Benedict XVI’s call for world religious leaders to gather in Assisi, Italy to pray for peace has touched off... Read more
US bishops say health care law needs crucial changes in new Congress
In a Jan. 18 letter to members of the 112th Congress, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops advised significant... Read more
Letter from 1997 shows Vatican concern to ensure abuse verdicts, officials say
A newly released 1997 letter that some claim proves a Vatican-led cover up of clergy sex abuse in Ireland is... Read more
Mexican actor pledges to build largest pro-life women's clinic in US
Mexican producer and actor Eduardo Verastegui has announced that his organization, Mantle of Guadalupe, is planning to build the largest... Read more
Cardinal Nicora to head Vatican's new financial watchdog agency
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the president and staff for a new independent department responsible for overseeing the financial activities... Read more
Cardinal celebrates founding of Lima, defends authentic marriage
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Lima, Peru recently defended marriage between one man and one woman and warned that... Read more
Marking week of prayer, Benedict XVI cites four 'pillars' for Christian unity
Improving the unity of Christians today requires the same elements that united the first apostles in Jerusalem, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
EWTN announces plans to acquire National Catholic Register
Eternal Word Television Network, the world's largest religious media provider, announced on Jan. 19 that it would be acquiring the... Read more
Man’s 3,700-mile run across America emphasizes importance of prayer
A Catholic man is running across America and praying the whole way. Despite the difficulties he has faced, he says... Read more
Human rights groups urge Obama to press Chinese president on abuses
As the White House welcomes President Hu Jintao of China this week, critics are decrying China for its record of... Read more
