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Venezuelan cardinal urges faithful to unite around Catholic bishops
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas has called on Venezuelans to remain united in Christ, ignoring attempts by the country's... Read more
Legalization of gay 'marriage' destroys society, says Argentinean lawyer
Jorge Scala, a lawyer with the pro-life organization Portal de Belen in Argentina, spoke out this week, explaining the negative... Read more
Carl Anderson dismantles divided America myth in new book
New York Times bestselling author Carl Anderson is arguing in his latest book that the idea of Americans being divided... Read more
Spanish journalist notes unique timing of Pope's visit
Spanish journalist Marian De la Fuente has reported that Spaniards in the city of Santiago de Compostela are anxiously awaiting... Read more
Iraqi priest warns of more attacks against Christians
Sunday’s massacre of 58 Catholics at a Baghdad cathedral fits a disturbing pattern of violence against Christians, according to an... Read more
Mother of deceased Cuban dissident detained on the way to cemetery
The mother of deceased Cuban political prisoner, Orlando Zapata, was detained—and later released—by Cuban security agents on her way to... Read more
White House aligns with Supreme Court conservatives in religious schools case
As the Supreme Court considered a case involving tax credits and religious education on November 3, indications of a surprising... Read more
Philippines bishop rebukes gamblers' form of Marian devotion
At first glance, they seem to have great faith—praying fervently, invoking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and watching... Read more
Christ cleanses conscience of 'garbage,' Pope says
The spirituality of St. Marguerite d'Oingt shows people still today that the light of Christ purifies and cleanses and leads... Read more
UN pressures El Salvador to legalize abortion
Two pro-life leaders in El Salvador have condemned the recent pressure from the United Nations, urging the country to legalize... Read more
Church in Cuba opens new seminary for first time in 50 years
In a sign of continuing dialogue between Catholic leaders and the Raul Castro government, the country's first seminary in 50... Read more
Pro-life Republicans make significant gains in midterm election
As Catholic voters appeared to break for Republican candidates, Election Day 2010 changed the leadership of the U.S. House of... Read more
Pope Benedict speaks about sex abuse scandals in new book
The world will have a more complete idea of Pope Benedict XVI's thoughts on sexual abuse in the Church when... Read more
Peruvian archbishop reminds Catholics of the universal call to holiness
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura, Peru reminded Catholics that holiness is “the universal vocation of all” in his Nov.... Read more
Bishops of Spain send letter of condolence to Archbishop of Baghdad
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, has sent a letter of condolence to... Read more
Ahead of weekend trip to Spain, Pope asks for prayers
As the Spanish cities Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona make final preparations for the Holy Father's arrival this weekend, the... Read more
Chaplains opposed to 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' repeal coming under pressure
A federal court has again reinstated the U.S. military’s policy against open homosexuals in service. While military chaplains are “hopeful”... Read more
Iraqi Christians asking hard questions after shocking cathedral attack
“It is only speculation,” Fr. Safaa Habash said, “an opinion.” Still, he couldn't help but wonder about the timing of... Read more
Catholic Charities honors bishops with commemorative medal
At Catholic Charities USA’s recent 100th anniversary celebration, the group honored several Catholic leaders with specially commissioned Centennial Medals, noting... Read more
Pope expresses shock at 'violent deaths' of 58 Iraqi Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a message to the Syriac archbishop of Baghdad, marking the funerals of those who were... Read more
