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Tree planted by saint continues his good works
With its wood, the tree honors the foot that pushed the shovel that planted it. Like many stories in Hawaii,... Read more
Pope tells new cardinals to be ready to sacrifice their lives
Pope Benedict welcomed the newest cardinals Nov. 20 with a call to service and sacrifice, even if it means spilling... Read more
Experts argue new study shows Americans are optimistic about marriage
Marriage and family experts argued against media coverage of a recent study that claims a large numbers of Americans view... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops call for non-violent end to border dispute with Costa Rica
A border dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica is causing the Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua to speak out in favor... Read more
Church in Colombia calls for solidarity with victims of flooding
The Catholic Church in Colombia is calling on the whole country to show solidarity with those who have been left... Read more
In closed-door meeting, cardinals examine sensitive issues
A day of reflection and prayer for about two-thirds of the world's cardinals began with strong words from the Pope... Read more
Church in Guatemala calls on Congress to abolish death penalty
In a statement released Nov. 18, the executive committee of the Guatemalan bishops' conference called on the Guatemalan Congress to... Read more
Germany trip added to Pope Benedict's 2011 schedule
Pope Benedict XVI will return home to his native Germany for a visit next fall. Read more
British, Welsh bishops announce plans to receive ex-Anglicans into the Church
Five Anglican bishops who announced earlier this month that they are quitting the Church of England, will be the first... Read more
Isolation from Church leads more to occult practice than Harry Potter, bishop says
Americans around the country will be flocking to see the latest Harry Potter movie this weekend, and some Catholics maintain... Read more
Life Prizes to honor six pro-life leaders and groups
The six winners of the Gerard Health Foundation’s annual Life Prizes have been announced. The awards honor leaders who uphold... Read more
Bishop Serratelli denies report new Roman Missal underwent major changes
Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Paterson, New Jersey has said that the implementation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition is on... Read more
Mexico City archdiocese calls for humane treatment of Central American immigrants
The Archdiocese of Mexico City published an editorial in its news service on Nov. 14 calling on federal officials to... Read more
Paraguay rejects imposition of gender ideology for young people
Paraguay’s House of Representatives voted Nov. 9 against ratifying the “Ibero-American Convention on Young People's Rights,” a document that obliges... Read more
Costa Rican bishops urge peaceful resolution to border conflict with Nicaragua
The Bishops’ Conference of Costa Rica issued a statement on Nov. 15 urging their government to resolve the border conflict... Read more
Vatican gives chilly response to China’s plan for new bishop ordination
China may be trying to force bishops loyal to Rome to participate in the ordination of a bishop chosen by... Read more
Reconciliation in Mexico requires concrete action, archbishop states
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca has called on Mexicans to take concrete action to bring about reconciliation in... Read more
In Rome, Church of England head clergyman meets privately with Pope
The head of the Church of England, Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury met privately in Rome with Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Conn. government threatening religious freedom, Bishop Lori warns
Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Connecticut has warned the faithful of his diocese that their fight for religious freedom... Read more
Archbishop Dolan pledges to continue conference's direction with vigor
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York reacted to his Nov. 16 election as the new president of the U.S. Conference... Read more
