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Cardinal Rivera encourages pastoral work, guided by peace
During a Mass celebrating 25 years as a bishop and 15 as head of the Archdiocese of Mexico City, Cardinal... Read more
Mother Teresa left no future plans for her order, recalls Mother Mary Prema
The Missionaries of Charity, the religious order founded by Blessed Mother Teresa, has no set plan for the future, revealed... Read more
Brazilian bishops express hope that presidential debate will inform citizens
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Brazil expressed its desire last week that the presidential debate set for today will... Read more
Pope's second book on Jesus of Nazareth projected for Lent 2011 release
Vatican publishing house director Msgr. Giuseppe Costa announced to Vatican Radio that they are aiming to release the second volume... Read more
Church in Cuba responds to open letter from dissidents
The Archdiocese of Havana issued a press release on August 20 in response to an open letter recently sent to... Read more
After immigrant expulsions in France, Pope calls for education in brotherhood
Following Sunday's Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI invited parents to educate their children in "universal fraternity." The call came just... Read more
Catholic dissenters create homosexual political group, solicit reports of ‘anti-equality activity’
Prominent Catholic dissenters have created an organization to promote homosexual political causes and to change Catholic opinion through coordination with... Read more
Mother Teresa's relics make stop in Arkansas
For Margarita Butler, it was 30 years ago since she was in the presence of a saint. Butler, a member... Read more
After ACLU complaint about Catholic workers refusing to perform abortions, legal fund offers help
Responding to an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) request for a government investigation into and action against Catholic hospitals which... Read more
Pope prays for Mary's intercession against 'absurd logic' of violence
Benedict XVI made a special plea to Mary for her intercession for peace in the world on Sunday, the Feast... Read more
European Day of Remembrance honors Catholic martyrs among victims of Stalin and Hitler
On Monday, August 23, the European Union will mark its second annual “Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and... Read more
Catholic dissenters back Empire State Building’s refusal to honor Mother Teresa
In another development in the dispute over the Empire State Building’s refusal of a request to honor the 100th birthday... Read more
Pakistani officials 'overwhelmed' in efforts to feed refugees, provide shelter
As Pakistani citizens and government officials attempt to cope with the worst flooding in the country's history, many survivors of... Read more
Bridge-building bishop works for peace in Africa
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire, Bishop Nicolas Djomo is a bridge builder. Whenever the... Read more
Pontifical Council for Laity organizes evangelization congress in Asia
Ten days from now, hundreds of representatives from Catholic organizations in Asia will descend on the capital city of Korea... Read more
Nebraska attorney general declines to defend state's pro-life law
Last week, a law restricting abortions in Nebraska was permanently blocked from taking effect. The law, which was passed earlier... Read more
Cardinal Bagnasco: God's truth is weapon against dominant culture
"No one is exempt" from the influences of the world which push for conformity to the dominant culture, according to... Read more
Study finds that marriage could reduce stress
Being married or in a relationship reduces the level of cortisol, known as the stress hormone, according to a study... Read more
Iraqi bishop urges peace after withdrawal of US troops
In an interview given to Vatican Radio as the last American combat brigade leaves Iraq, Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad, Shlemon... Read more
Archdiocesan spokesman accuses Mexico City mayor of causing more harm than drug cartels
The spokesman for the Archdiocese of Mexico City, Father Hugo Valdemar, has refused to retract his statement that the city's... Read more
