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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
Connecticut parish aims to provide clean water to Haiti
It’s not enough that Haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake last January that killed 300,000 people and left another... Read more
First priests ordained to new Catholic Church structure for former Anglicans
An official jurisdiction for members of the Church of England opting for full communion with the Catholic Church was established... Read more
Supreme Knight calls John Paul II beatification an historic sign of hope
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl A. Anderson, said that the upcoming beatification of Pope John Paul... Read more
Church leaders react to beatification decree for John Paul II with ‘great joy’
Polish Catholic leaders reacted to the announcement of John Paul II’s beatification with enthusiasm and gratitude, praising the late Pope’s... Read more
Pope rejects plan to expel Neocatechumenal Way from Japan, will appoint delegate
A papal delegate will soon be appointed to kick-start dialogue between the Japanese bishops and officials of the Neocatechumenal Way.... Read more
John Paul II named patron of 2011 World Youth Day
The general coordinator of World Youth Day 2011 announced Jan 14 that John Paul II has been named patron of... Read more
New European Union school calendar omits Christian holidays
A 2011-2012 school calendar published by the European Union has omitted Christian holidays, while continuing to note important Jewish and... Read more
Pope appoints new bishops for Pennsylvania and Indiana dioceses
On Jan. 14, Pope Benedict XVI appointed two U.S. priests to receive consecration as bishops for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown... Read more
John Paul II's beatification approved for May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday
The much-anticipated beatification of Pope John Paul II will take place on May 1, the Sunday after Easter, the Vatican... Read more
US Embassy to Vietnam sees progress in religious freedom despite anti-Catholic incidents
A leaked U.S. State Department cable on religious freedom in Vietnam says the country has made progress and should not... Read more
Boston archdiocese releases non-discrimination policy after school admittance controversy
The Archdiocese of Boston has created a new Catholic schools admission policy in the wake of a controversy over a... Read more
Australian Catholics face long recovery from 'worst-ever' floods
As floodwaters begin to recede in the urban center of Brisbane and other submerged areas, Catholic charities and churches throughout... Read more
Proposed legislation reacts to court ruling on Mt. Soledad Memorial Cross
In response to a federal court’s ruling that the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial Cross is unconstitutional, U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter... Read more
Vatican official: Church’s justice teachings need new 'vocabulary' for some US audiences
When he travels to the United States next month, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson is aware that he may have... Read more
Bishop calls Mexicans to welcome refugees and immigrants
Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Sanchez Martinez of Durango, Mexico is asking Catholics in his country to be hospitable to immigrants and... Read more
Palestinians returning to Gaza, but area still 'crying' for peace, bishops say
A special delegation of bishops from Western nations has pledged action for the most pressing need in the Holy Land:... Read more
Costa Rican bishop urges laity to take greater role in evangelization
Bishop Jose Francisco Ulloa of Cartago, Costa Rica is calling on priests to encourage lay Catholics to take on a... Read more
Abby Johnson reveals details of pro-life turnaround and Catholic conversion
Despite legal challenges and personal attacks from Planned Parenthood, Abby Johnson has published a new memoir explaining why she left... Read more
