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Phoenix bishop strips hospital of Catholic status over abortion, other ethics violations
Citing numerous and ongoing violations of Catholic teaching, including performing an abortion, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix has declared... Read more
Archbishop recalls that Christmas is about Jesus, not gifts
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura, Peru reminded the faithful that the true meaning of Christmas is found in Christ,... Read more
Filipinos continue Simbang Gabi Advent celebrations in Alaska
When the soft glow of the parol, or Filipino star lantern, begins to light the dark Alaskan night, 13-year-old Robin... Read more
Doctrine office says Pope’s words on condoms and AIDS were 'manipulated'
More than a month later, Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks about condom use and AIDS, made in his latest book, continue... Read more
Catholic sisters' baseball card auctioned off to new owner
Catholic sisters in Baltimore auctioning off a rare baseball card to support their mission work, hit a snag recently as... Read more
Rep. Smith urges President Obama to help persecuted Catholics in Vietnam
As violence against Catholics by the Vietnamese government continues, Rep. Chris Smith appealed to President Obama for a resolution designating... Read more
Leaked cable notes Church's opposition to 'aggressive' population control
A leaked State Department cable shows that the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See is reading Catholic statements on the... Read more
Papal preacher says new evangelization must return to ways of the apostles
The methods and means that served the apostles to evangelize the pre-Christian world are valuable to Christians today as they... Read more
Christmas should make us more humane, says Spanish cardinal
Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona, Spain noted Dec. 19 that Christmas “must make us all more humane.” He explained... Read more
A beautiful thing: Dr. Carlo Bellieni’s mission to the unborn
Dr. Carlo Bellieni, a neonatal doctor in Siena, Italy, is working tirelessly to change the way the world looks at... Read more
Haitian bishop: Earthquake recovery enters new phase
With the one-year anniversary looming of the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake that rocked Haiti, killing some 230,000 people, a bishop... Read more
Pope highlights UK visit, clerical sex abuse in 'state of the Church' address
Pope Benedict XVI gave what's considered the “state of the Church” address on Monday, highlighting his visit to the U.K.,... Read more
Mexican archbishop urges reconciliation instead of violence
Archbishop Constancio Miranda Weckmann of Chihuahua is urging Catholics in Mexico “to seek out reconciliation and forgiveness through all means... Read more
Priest says Muslim extremists want to rid Middle East of Christians
An Egyptian priest has explained that radical Muslims are trying to rid the Middle East entirely of Christians, who once... Read more
Faithful woman finds ‘home’ in Catholic Church
It is easy to see after spending just a few minutes with Tiara Chivers that her faith is very dear... Read more
Pope looks to St. Joseph's example of faith as Christmas approaches
During Sunday's Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI prayed that all people might know how to read the signs of God's... Read more
Great Britain receives new papal delegate from Pope
Pope Benedict XVI has chosen Italian Archbishop Antonio Mennini as the new apostolic nuncio to Great Britain. Read more
Pope: Nativity scene helps people experience mystery of Jesus’ birth
The Vatican is preparing its traditional Nativity scene and giant Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Benedict said the... Read more
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal will use military to impose radical agenda, critics say
The U.S. Senate voted on Dec. 18 to repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy barring open homosexuals from the... Read more
Priest's cartoons add a little levity to life
Father Dominick Fullam was drawn to cartooning at an early age but a higher calling erased any aspirations he ever... Read more
