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Cardinal Newman Society praises Archbishop Burke’s appointment
The Cardinal Newman Society lauded Archbishop Raymond Burke, who was appointed by the Holy Father as a cardinal Oct. 20... Read more
New cardinal, 82, says his research in bioethics to continue
Bishop Elio Sgreccia, the 82-year old former head of the Pontifical Academy of Life, expressed surprise at being named a... Read more
Congress for Hispanics on devotion to Mary to be held in Orlando
The office of Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese of Orlando, together with the Secretariat for Evangelization, announced that the first... Read more
Pope says Elizabeth of Hungary a model for those in authority
In his weekly general audience Oct. 20, the Pope said that St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a daughter of royalty, should... Read more
Cardinal-designates blessed, humbled by recent appointments
Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, a top Vatican official, and Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of Washington issued statements of gratitude today... Read more
American cardinal-designates men of different styles
The two new American cardinal-designates are men of the Church with impressive pastoral pedigrees but decidedly different pastoral styles. Read more
Pope announces names of 24 new cardinals for a November consistory
Pope Benedict XVI named two dozen new cardinals, including two from the United States: Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, a top... Read more
NY City targets pregnancy centers as part of 'nationwide strategy'
The New York City Council has proposed legislation that would sharply regulate crisis pregnancy centers that do not provide abortion... Read more
Archbishop criticizes United Nations for failing to respect life
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina has criticized the United Nations for spreading ideologies that fail to respect fundamental... Read more
Malta bishops: divorce changes nature of marriage
Divorce contradicts the value of marriage and changes its very nature, the bishops of Malta have said. Noting the failed... Read more
Rosaries stolen from Venezuelan parish
The parish of Our Lady of the Rosary in Baruta, Venezuela has reported that two 24-karat gold rosaries were stolen... Read more
Catholic Relief Services mobilizing after deadly Philippines typhoon
Super Typhoon Megi departed from the Philippines yesterday, leaving an estimated 13 people dead as it drifted toward China and... Read more
Bishop underscores importance of family during Mass with rescued miners
At a Mass of Thanksgiving with 20 rescued miners outside the San Jose Mine in Chile, Bishop Gonzalo Duarte underscored... Read more
Cardinal celebrates 'Lord of the Miracles,' prayers for protection of the family
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani prayed to the Lord of the Miracles for the protection of the unborn and the family... Read more
Pope says Church’s mission a duty of every Catholic
Pope Benedict XVI said that World Mission Sunday is an opportunity for Catholics to to reflect on the Church's mission... Read more
Brazilian cardinal: abortion is not a right
Cardinal Odilo Scherer of Sao Paulo, Brazil spoke out last week in defense of human life, stressing that abortion must... Read more
Experience of Chilean miners shows suffering leads to resurrection, explains priest
Father Alejandro Castillo, the vicar general of the Diocese of Copiapo, Chile recently remarked that the rescue of the 33... Read more
Ohio Democrat files election complaint over pro-life group’s billboard
An Ohio congressman has filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission charging that a pro-life political group has misrepresented... Read more
Major Houston pro-life event to counter abortion 'supercenter'
In response to the opening of what they say is the largest abortion facility in the Western Hemisphere, pro-life groups... Read more
Statistics show more than one million abortions practiced in Spain since 1995
The Institute for Family Policy has denounced the Spanish government for failing to introduce policies to increase the country's birthrate.... Read more
