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Cardinal Rivera: Massacre points to social disorder and loss of values in Mexico
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, expressed profound sadness last week over the murder of 72 immigrants in... Read more
Future Pope Pius XII's diligence shown in notes from Vatican Secret Archives
While recently released documentation written by Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli in the 1930's does little to dispel the "black legend" of... Read more
Bishops to run in Denver marathon to pay off cathedral debt and boost vocations
Two Catholic bishops will take part in a Denver marathon in October. One is running to raise funds to pay... Read more
Pope prays for 'happy conclusion' for Chilean miners
Remembering the 32 Chileans and one Bolivian trapped for nearly a month in copper mine in northern Chile, the Holy... Read more
Over 3,600 attend annual Catholic conference in Wichita
Over 3,600 people from 17 states and Mexico attended this year’s Midwest Catholic Family Conference Aug. 6-8 in Wichita, Kansas.... Read more
US birth rate in 2009 reaches record low amid recession woes
A report issued on Friday showed the U.S. birth rate in 2009 falling to the lowest in a century. Experts,... Read more
Pope at Angelus: Christ took lowest place 'in the world'
Christ did not limit himself to taking just the lowest place at the table, explained Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday.... Read more
Fr. Euteneuer to leave HLI, return to Palm Beach diocese
Human Life International (HLI) announced on Aug. 27 that president Fr. Thomas Euteneuer has stepped down from his position and... Read more
Catholic commentators weigh in on Glenn Beck ‘Restore Honor’ rally and Tea Parties
A well-attended Saturday rally in Washington, D.C. which linked U.S. patriotism and religiosity has sparked comparisons to a religious revival.... Read more
St. Augustine's life shows troubled youth how to 'soar,' says cardinal on feast day
St. Augustine's life is still a strong witness for youth in the search for truth today amid life’s distractions, Cardinal... Read more
New missionary community serves the spiritual needs of the Catholic minority in Russia
According to the U.S. Department of State, there are more than 100 million Orthodox Christians in Russia. Contrast that with... Read more
More details released on Ambassador Kmiec car accident
Authorities released more details surrounding a car accident earlier this week which killed a 74-year-old religious sister and caused serious... Read more
New Mother Teresa exhibition gets thumbs up from Cardinal Ouellet
For the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Mother Teresa's birth a "very moving" exhibition dedicated to the life and... Read more
Religious leaders speak out for freedom of expression in Mexico
This week numerous religious denominations in Mexico banded together to publish the “Interdenominational Manifesto of Mexico,” reaffirming that no religious... Read more
Holy Father's summer school sessions begin
Former students of Pope Benedict have gathered in Castel Gandolfo for their annual summer seminar sometimes called the "Ratzinger Schulerkreis."... Read more
Religious teachings can be 'decisive' in solving inter-religious conflict, stresses Cardinal Tauran
If religious leaders teach their adherents about other religions in an "objective way," they can have "a decisive impact" on... Read more
Trapped miners to set up make-shift chapel to pray for rescue
The 33 miners trapped in the San Jose Mine in Atacama, Chile have requested that statues and religious pictures be... Read more
Chilean bishop urges 'educated laity' to remain present in secular sphere
The president of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Alejandro Goic, called on the laity this week to remain engaged in... Read more
Chilean miner promises to marry in the Church after rescue
One of the 33 miners trapped in the San Jose Mine in Atacama, Chile has promised his family that once... Read more
National Organization for Marriage reflects on summer tour, announces organizing initiative
The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) has produced a video recapping its eventful Summer for Marriage tour and has announced... Read more
