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Pope: False gods of terrorism and drugs must be unmasked
Addressing the first gathering of the Synod of Bishops for the Middle East this morning at the Vatican, Pope Benedict... Read more
Cardinal explains 'spiritual structure' of Gaudi’s Church of Holy Family
The Catholic architect, Antonio Gaudi, intended his unfinished masterpiece, the Church of the Holy Family in Barcelona, to be a... Read more
Synod discusses human rights, religious freedom in opening session
Education and Christian witness will promote respect for human rights, religious freedom and just recognition of citizenship for all people,... Read more
Croatian president discusses country's Christian identity with Benedict XVI
When Pope Benedict received Croatian president Ivo Josipovic in an audience this past Saturday, conversation turned to the tenuous position of Croats... Read more
Pope encourages Eastern Catholics to maintain traditions
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI received participants in a congress marking the 20th anniversary of the current Code of Canons... Read more
In Israel, Church responds to growing numbers of Hebrew-speaking Catholics
Catholics in Israel face a situation in “complete flux,” Vatican expert Sandro Magister says. Descendants of indigenous Christians have been... Read more
‘Samaritan Clinic’ is result of one man’s prayer
Every Saturday a small clinic, tucked away inside the parish hall of St. Joseph Church in Newton, N.C., opens its... Read more
Benedict XVI opens Synod for the Middle East
Highlighting the special consideration of the Middle East in the eyes of God, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the activities of... Read more
Pope entrusts Synod for Middle East to Mary's intercession
The Holy Father entrusted the Synod for the Middle East to Mary's intercession so that the region grows in communion... Read more
Same-sex attraction doesn’t justify redefining marriage, Minnesota bishops explain
The Catholic bishops of Minnesota have issued a brief statement on marriage, saying that having same-sex attractions does not deprive... Read more
St. Callistus, known for merciful leadership, to be remembered October 14
Pope Callistus I will be celebrated in churches throughout the world as a saint and martyr on October 14. The... Read more
Democratic candidates using abortion to mobilize support
Recent analysis from the Associate Press (AP) and the New York Times show Democratic candidates in state races using the... Read more
Losing child prompts woman's spiritual search
Life was rolling along right on schedule for Tamara Mack early last year. She and Harvey, her husband, had a... Read more
Academic dean echoes criticism of West’s treatment of concupiscence
Christopher West’s interpretation of John Paul II has merit, but criticism of his views on continence and concupiscence are warranted,... Read more
Reversing course, Council of Europe recognizes conscientious objection
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, an influential advisory body to European Union member states, voted on Thursday... Read more
Official criticizes Brazilian presidential candidate for claiming to be pro-life
Congressman Luiz Bassuma, who was suspended from Brazil’s Workers Party because of his pro-life stance, has criticized presidential candidate Dilma... Read more
Israeli Christians’ numbers not decreasing, says Israel’s Embassy to the Holy See
Israel’s Embassy to the Holy See has released statistics showing that the number of Christians in the State of Israel... Read more
Rosary paves way for holiness, Argentinean bishop teaches
Bishop Jorge Luis Lona of San Luis, Argentina encouraged the faithful this week to pray the Rosary because its “repetitive... Read more
Memorials to late Pope being built in John Paul II's hometown
Pope John Paul II's hometown of Wadowice, Poland is promoting a pair of initiatives in his honor. Between a museum... Read more
Middle East synod looks to improve communion between Eastern Catholics
Previewing the upcoming synod for the Church in the Middle East at a press conference today, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic announced... Read more
