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Theologian consultant named for Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Fr. Daniel Mindling, OFM, Cap., will serve as the new consulting theologian for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. The... Read more
Bishop Tobin launches campaign to help Rhode Island’s poor through the winter
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island recently launched a $50,000 campaign to help the state’s poor stay warm... Read more
Archbishop pleas for peace at funeral for 18 murdered in Acapulco
Archbishop Alberto Suarez Inda of Morelia made an impassioned plea for peace in Mexico during a funeral Mass for the... Read more
Cardinal laments increase of 'radical secularism' in Spain
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain has expressed regret that Spain has become one of the most secular... Read more
Pope to Italian bishops: Families are key to a moral society
The Holy Father emphasized to the bishops of Italy on Tuesday that Church leaders need to support families, if they... Read more
Papal visit marks milestone in history of Spain
Mayor of Barcelona, Jorge Hereu, has remarked that Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Spain was a “landmark” event in the... Read more
World Youth Day organizers release official hymn
The hymn for World Youth Day 2011, titled “Firm in the Faith,” was released on Monday. Based on the words... Read more
US bishops to address full slate of issues at fall meeting
At their annual fall assembly, the U.S. bishops will elect a new president, vote on a new ecumenical agreement on... Read more
Episcopal bishop Robinson to resign, citing strain on 'husband' and faithful
Citing the toll that worldwide publicity has taken on his “marriage” and on New Hampshire Episcopalians, Gene Robinson – the... Read more
Education is key to overcoming poverty, asserts Argentinean bishop
The president of the Argentinean bishops’ Committee on Health Care Ministry has stated that education is necessary to break the... Read more
Bishop uses sexual education text book as example of moral relativism
Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Marino of La Plata, Argentina has warned Catholics not to fall into a relativistic mentality. As an... Read more
In Spain, Pope calls Europe to open itself to God
Pope Benedict XVI used his weekend pilgrimage to Spain, Nov. 6-7, to outline his vision for the "re-evangelization" not only... Read more
Nicaraguan bishop underscores duty of church leaders to evangelize
Bishop Jorge Solorzano of Granada, Nicaragua reminded Catholics that the Church must evangelize, by bringing “hope to all people.” The... Read more
College of Cardinals to discuss Anglican converts, clerical abuse
On the eve of the consistory to create 24 new cardinals, the princes of the Church will examine the entry... Read more
Mexican cardinal denounces theft of sacred objects
Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara reported last week that Mexican parishes are experiencing an increase in theft. Read more
Five Anglican bishops plan to join Catholic Church
Five Anglican bishops announced their resignations from the Church of England today so that they can enter into full communion... Read more
Vatican hosting talks on religion in Iran
As part of a continuing intitiative aimed at improving understanding between Christians and Muslims, a Vatican delegation will be taking... Read more
Religious sisters net $220k selling rare baseball card
The missions of the School Sisters of Notre Dame will receive a big financial boost from the sale of an... Read more
Benedict XVI calls Spain, all of Europe, to deeper faith
Pope Benedict called Spain to a deeper faith during his farewell address at Barcelona’s airport. Read more
Pope Benedict asks society to give its 'best' for those in need
The Pope rallied support for those in need of social assistance as he visited Nen Deu, an institution for poor,... Read more
