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John Paul II’s blood to serve as relic in Polish church
A vial of blood drawn from Pope John Paul II will be installed as a relic in a Polish church... Read more
Bishop of Tucson lays Catholic shooting victims to rest
After the Jan. 8 shooting that killed six people and injured thirteen, including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Bishop Gerald F.... Read more
Profile: The American 'CEO' of the Vatican’s Congregation for Religious
Archbishop Joseph Tobin, the American who serves as secretary of the Vatican's Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies... Read more
Thousands of pilgrims celebrate devotion to Christ of Esquipulas in Guatemala
Thousands of Catholics from Central America and Mexico gathered to celebrate the traditional devotion to the Christ of Esquipulas in... Read more
John Paul II remembered as great defender of life and family
A member of the Pontifical Academy for Life's board of directors recently explained that Pope John Paul II will be... Read more
Weakening of Catholic identity contributes to school enrollment decline, cautions professor
In the wake of the Archdiocese of New York recently closing 27 of its schools, conversation on the sharp decline... Read more
Vandals tag two California churches with anti-Catholic threat
One or more vandals recently spray painted a misspelled phrase “Kill the Cathlics” on two different Catholic churches in California. Read more
Rabbi and Pope discuss Jewish-Christian cooperation in Israel
Pope Benedict met with prominent Israeli Rabbi Shlomo Riskin on Jan. 12, who updated the pontiff on the efforts of... Read more
Trappist monk who survived Algeria massacre prays for conversion of assassins
Brother Jean Pierre Schumacher is one of two monks who escaped death in the massacre of Thibirine, Algeria in 1996.... Read more
Neocatechumenal Way receives Vatican approval for its teachings, instructions from Pope
On a day already meant to be celebratory for the Neocatechumenal Way, the Holy See gave the movement more reason... Read more
Christian leaders rally against gay activists 'hijacking' Martin Luther King legacy
On the observance of Martin Luther King Day, African-American leaders noted the slain civil rights figure’s Christian position on cultural... Read more
Latin American vocations congress to be held in Costa Rica
The bishops of Latin America announced Jan. 14 that the Second Continental Vocations Congress will be held in Costa Rica... Read more
Woman who cared for husband's executioners on road to beatification
Members of the Apostolic Sisters of Christ Crucified are praying for a miracle to move their foundress one step closer... Read more
Twenty-somethings taking the pro-life reins in Alaska, elsewhere
Tweeting and texting, the Echo Boomers are taking the reins of the decades-long effort to restore legal protection to the... Read more
Pope, rabbi express pleasure over coming beatification of John Paul II
In their own words, two old friends of John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Rabbi Elio Toaff of Rome,... Read more
Pope prays for the 'one human family' desired by Christ
Marking the 97th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the "migration experience" of... Read more
St. Anthony of Egypt's monastic legacy remembered Jan. 17
On his Jan. 17 feast day, both Eastern and Western Catholics will celebrate the life and legacy of St. Anthony... Read more
Layman who made being an Italian Catholic politician acceptable to be beatified
Catholic economist and sociologist Giuseppe Toniolo's influence a century ago opened the door for important changes in Italian society. Because... Read more
Prayer and patience bearing fruit in Sudan independence vote
Residents of Southern Sudan, which is expected to become Africa's newest country, are expressing gratitude for the peace that has... Read more
Pope recognizes heroic virtue of American priest, Fr. Nelson Baker
Pope Benedict officially recognized the heroic virtues of 20th century American priest Fr. Nelson Baker, which moves the beloved champion... Read more
