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Obama administration using faith-based groups to rally support, spread health care information
President Obama and administration officials are rallying religious leaders to “spread the word” on new health care legislation to reinforce... Read more
Vatican newspaper: Bank trouble could be resolved quickly
The "misunderstanding" that led to the investigation of the Vatican's bank "could be clarified simply and quickly" by consulting its... Read more
Archbishop reminds Brazilians that elections will determine future of country
Archbishop Orani Joao Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro reminded Brazilians this week that the October 3 elections will determine the... Read more
Scottish bishops express gratitude to participants and organizers of papal visit
Speaking for the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, Cardinal Keith O'Brien and Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti expressed their “heartfelt gratitude... Read more
Archdiocese requesting volunteers to assist with papal visit to Barcelona
The Archdiocese of Barcelona has issued an appeal for additional volunteers to help out with Pope Benedict XVI's Nov. 6... Read more
Critics decry Florida court ruling overturning gay adoption ban
After the 3rd District Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday to overturn Florida's ban on homosexual couples adopting children, critics voiced... Read more
Cuban dissident calls on EU to support Varela Project
The coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has called on the European Union to support the Varela Project... Read more
Vatican bank chief on money laundering allegations: 'nothing to hide'
Responding to allegations of money laundering, the president of the Vatican bank told Vatican analyst Andrea Tornielli that "there's nothing... Read more
Cardinal Cordes to address Catholic Charities USA anniversary
The president of the Vatican's office for administering charitable aid will speak to a U.S. gathering of charities about the... Read more
US bishop urges Congress to remember low income families in tax debate
A U.S. bishop urged Congressional leaders to remember the plight of low income families as it debates future tax policy.... Read more
Cardinal warns against fraud in upcoming Venezuela elections
This week the Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, called for Venezuela's Sept. 26 elections to be free of... Read more
Benedict XVI urges intense prayer for Catholic-Orthodox talks
The Pope called the faithful to a greater commitment to Christian unity during Wednesday's audience. The "peace and harmony" of... Read more
Homosexual advocacy group not legitimately Catholic, military archbishop says
After receiving a letter from the group Catholics for Equality urging a change to the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy,... Read more
Christianity still strong and active in UK, says Pope Benedict XVI
The Holy Father used positive language to describe the outcomes of his Apostolic Visit to the U.K. during the general audience. Speaking... Read more
Ad accusing Planned Parenthood of targeting African Americans banned in major cities
Heroic Media, an Austin, Texas advertising agency dedicated to promoting a pro-life message, is accustomed to controversy. However, even they... Read more
University of Notre Dame announces new coordinator for pro-life issues
Continuing its response to the controversy over President Obama’s speech at the prominent Catholic institution, the University of Notre Dame... Read more
Archbishop urges Argentineans to defend life and family
Archbishop Alfonso Delgado of San Juan de Cuyo, Argentina denounced the recent series of attacks against life and the family... Read more
Cardinal affirms Chile's rejection of abortion
During the celebrations commemorating Chile’s bicentennial, Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz of Santiago called on the faithful to continuing building their... Read more
Attempts to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and military abortion ban fail
The U.S. Senate blocked a controversial military bill on Tuesday afternoon which would have repealed the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell”... Read more
Italian official claims link between homosexual adoption and human trafficking
The Secretary of State for Family Policy in Italy, Carlo Giovanardi, stated in an interview this week that he believes... Read more
