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Islamic states push for global anti-blasphemy resolution
The Organization of the Islamic Conference has sponsored a draft resolution at the United Nations that would condemn the “defamation... Read more
Benedict XVI meets with victims of Baghdad cathedral massacre
Pope Benedict XVI met with Iraqi Christians injured during the Oct. 31 attack on Our Lady of Salvation Syriac Catholic Cathedral... Read more
Theology must be a work of love for God, Pope tells theologians
Theology must be a work of faith and not only scholarship, Pope Benedict XVI told members of the International Theological... Read more
Pope intensifies prayer for China, as state church prepares to choose leaders
On the first day of December, Pope Benedict XVI asked Catholics around the world to pray for the Church in... Read more
Signers protest removal of Manhattan Declaration app from iTunes
After Apple Inc. removed the Manhattan Declaration application from iTunes over complaints that it had offensive material, signers are urging... Read more
U.S. bishops launch new website for book about Pope Benedict
An extensive new website dedicated to a book on Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy launched on Dec. 1 under the sponsorship... Read more
New Archbishop of Seattle has 'nothing to offer,' except unchanging faith
Seattle's new Archbishop J. Peter Sartain told the faithful that he has nothing to offer them, except the faith he... Read more
Respect for life leads to development of peoples, states Vatican archbishop
The president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care noted this week that respect for human life is what fosters... Read more
WikiLeaks' Vatican cables involve national security, intelligence and religious freedom issues
The ongoing WikiLeaks “Cablegate” project could result in the release of more than 800 U.S. diplomatic cables involving the Vatican. Read more
Over 60,000 in Spain call for release of Asia Bibi
Representatives of HazteOir.org, a civil rights organization in Spain, have delivered a petition calling for the release of a Christian... Read more
Letter shows Pope Benedict pushed faster penalties for abuse in 1980s
Previously unseen correspondence shows Pope Benedict XVI taking an active concern for “more rapid” prosecution of abusive priests, over two... Read more
Bishop calls out Catholic governor in Illinois for approving civil unions
The Illinois legislature passed a bill on Dec. 1 that will establish same-sex civil unions in state law. While the... Read more
Catholics urged to hold off on Christmas celebrations until Dec. 24
Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City urged Catholics in his diocese to be “faithful” to the Advent Season... Read more
Americans 'overwhelmingly united' on moral issues, Knights of Columbus leader says
Contrary to the conventional wisdom, America is not a house divided over moral issues. In fact, according to Carl Anderson,... Read more
Anti-Catholicism contributes to violence against clergy, Scottish church spokesman laments
Responding to comments made against Pope Benedict during his visit, a Scottish spokesman for the Catholic Church has decried “sectarianism”... Read more
Brazilian bishops seek constitutional protection for unborn
Four dioceses in the Brazilian state of Sao Paolo have announced a joint effort to prevent the legalization of abortion. Read more
Pope names two new US bishops, as Seattle receives new archbishop
Pope Benedict XVI oversaw changes to the U.S. episcopate on Dec. 1, including resignations in New Jersey and Missouri and... Read more
New rector invites Pope to visit La Sapienza University
The new rector of Rome’s La Sapienza University has issued an invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to visit the school. Read more
Christians most persecuted religious group, Vatican tells summit meeting
Christians are the world’s most persecuted religious group, the Vatican’s top diplomat told a summit of international leaders meeting in... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI to visit Monaco in 2012
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted an invitation to visit the country of Monaco in 2012. The visit would be the... Read more
