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Vatican spokesman: Newman beatification to reveal papal visit’s full meaning
Cardinal Newman's beatification will convey the full meaning of Pope Benedict XVI's message for the papal visit to the UK,... Read more
Catholic bishop in Pakistan relieved by reported cancelation of Quran burning
Christians in Pakistan were relieved to hear that a Florida pastor has canceled his plans to burn a Quran. Such... Read more
Pope calls new bishops to a 'service of love' in imitation of Christ
Addressing a gathering of new bishops on Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI said the life of the bishop should be “a... Read more
Bishop welcomes people of all abilities at ‘Catholics Can’ Mass
People of all abilities attended the “Catholics Can” Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeline Sept. 4. Wheelchairs lined both... Read more
Ahead of papal visit, Newman beatification spokesman weighs BBC programming
Giving mixed reviews to BBC programs airing before the papal visit, the spokesman for Cardinal Newman’s beatification has said that... Read more
Pope, bishops, ask governor to halt execution of Kentucky inmate
The Holy Father along with four local bishops asked the state of Kentucky to reconsider the planned execution of an... Read more
Cardinal Foley: Peace deal would especially benefit Christians in Middle East
The establishment of "just and lasting peace" between Israel and Palestine would probably mean more to Christians in the Middle East than... Read more
Papal visit to UK will affirm bonds with Anglicans, Vatican official says
In advance of Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to the U.K., the head of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity has... Read more
Womb is most dangerous place for a child, warns Spanish bishop
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba in Spain said this week that with the increase in abortions, a mother's womb “has... Read more
Legalization of gay unions would be injustice to common good, state bishops of Costa Rica
The Bishops’ Conference of Costa Rica has sent a message to the country’s lawmakers noting that it is an injustice... Read more
Legal expert examines positive, negative effects of JFK's speech on Catholicism
As the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's famous Houston speech on his Catholicism approaches, Prof. Michael McConnell gave a talk at... Read more
Vatican spokesman reveals additional details of papal trip to UK
As the Vatican's spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi held a press briefing today on the Pope's upcoming U.K. visit, he explained... Read more
Bishop says Basque terrorist group must disband
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian in Spain said this week that the Basque separatist group ETA must disband... Read more
Fr. Lombardi says Vatican is calm ahead of Pope's UK visit
Looking forward to the Pope's visit to Great Britain next week, the Vatican's spokesman said on Friday that there is... Read more
Catholic dioceses across the country to commemorate 9/11 attacks
Catholic dioceses in New York, Washington, D.C., and in many other locations across the country will soon be holding Masses... Read more
Benedict XVI hopes for increased friendship between Catholics and Jews
In a message sent to the chief rabbi of Rome, Pope Benedict XVI hoped for the promotion of justice and... Read more
Christianity needed to fill Europe’s empty cradles, missionary priest says
Responding to Lybian leader Muammar Gaddafi’s call for an Islamic Europe, a missionary priest has warned that this future is possible... Read more
Michigan Catholic Conference chooses new president
The Michigan Catholic Conference announced on Sept. 8 that they have chosen a new president who will succeed current leader... Read more
Feminist groups convince Mexican officials to reduce punishment for infanticide
Feminist groups and leaders have pressured officials in the Mexican state of Guanajuato to drastically reduce the punishment for infanticide. Read more
Pastor won't burn Quran, but deal on NY mosque denied
A pastor in Florida who incited the criticism of political and religious leaders for planning to burn a copies of... Read more
