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Vatican 'confident' about future canonization of Newman
Speaking to journalists less than an hour after Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman's beatification, Vatican spokesman Fr. Lombardi expressed confidence... Read more
Minnesota bishop encourages Catholics to act against same-sex ‘marriage’ dangers
The bishops of Minnesota are “alarmed” by continuing attacks on marriage, Bishop of Winona John Quinn has said. He reported... Read more
Benedict XVI renews resolve for peace against 'shame and horror' of war
The Holy Father contrasted Cardinal Newman's "auspicious" beatification day with the commemoration of 70 years since the Battle of Britain... Read more
Pope pays tribute to Newman's contributions
In his homily during the beatification Mass, the Holy Father remembered the mark Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman left on... Read more
Cardinal Newman blessed by Benedict XVI with beatification
The Holy Father has declared that John Henry Cardinal Newman will "henceforth be invoked as Blessed." Despite inclement weather, tens... Read more
Feast of St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist, to be celebrated on September 21
Saint Matthew, the first-century tax collector turned apostle who chronicled the life and ministry of Christ in his Gospel, will... Read more
Papal spokesman says Benedict XVI has found positive attitude among UK faithful
At a Saturday afternoon press conference Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi reflected on the progress of the papal visit. He... Read more
Myriads of enthusiastic Catholics join Pope for Cardinal Newman vigil
A diverse and enthusiastic crowd of tens of thousands joined Pope Benedict XVI for his final event in London. Attendees... Read more
Urging youth to hear God’s call, Pope Benedict says Christians cannot continue ‘business as usual’
Saturday evening in London’s Hyde Park Pope Benedict XVI presided at the vigil of prayer for the beatification of Cardinal... Read more
Don’t put off receiving the Sacrament of the Sick, recommends priest
Don’t wait until the anesthesiologist is ready to put the mask on you before you think about the Sacrament of... Read more
Despite struggles of age, elderly are a ‘blessing for society,’ Pope declares
The Holy Father visited a home for the elderly in London's Vauxhall area on Saturday afternoon. In his remarks, Pope... Read more
Meeting with abuse victims, Pope Benedict expresses 'deep shame'
On Saturday at the Apostolic Nunciature in London, Pope Benedict XVI met with a group of victims of clerical sexual... Read more
Man made for love, Pope teaches at lively youth gathering
The Holy Father explained the meaning of mankind being created for love to a throng of young people on Saturday... Read more
NY priest hopes to bring 'moral tradition' to new task force role
New York priest Fr. Thomas Berg was recently appointed by Gov. David Paterson as a member of the state's Life... Read more
Living the Christian faith today is a ‘revolutionary act,’ Archbishop Chaput writes
In upcoming years Catholics will likely find it harder to influence the course of American culture or to live their... Read more
Pope deeply sorrowful for 'unspeakable crimes' against innocent victims
Expressing the “shame and humiliation” of all the Church for the suffering caused by priests who abuse children, the Holy... Read more
Benedict XVI: Christ's Precious Blood is source of Church's life
The unity of Christ's sacrifice on the cross and his eternal priesthood is seen in Christ's Most Precious Blood, said... Read more
Bishop calls Catholics to assist in ‘true development’ of Mexico
As Mexico celebrates its bicentennial, Bishop Mario De Gasperin of Queretaro spoke, urging the faithful to assist the country in... Read more
New Archbishop of Quito calls on priests to ‘form one body and one spirit’
The newly appointed Archbishop Fausto Travez of Quito, Ecuador sent a special message to priests this week encouraging them to... Read more
Malibu pastor emeritus passes away after car accident
After a severe car accident last month that killed a religious sister and injured U.S. Ambassador to Malta Doug Kmiec... Read more
