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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
Mother superior predicted man would be Pope's physician
In an interview with L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI's doctor reflected on his more than 30 years as a doctor... Read more
Rejection of gay adoption is not a matter of tolerance, asserts Mexican archbishop
Archbishop Alberto Suarez Inda of Morelia, Mexico explained this week that the adoption of children by gay couples is not... Read more
Cardinal George announces Vatican approval of new Roman Missal
The new English-language translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition has received Vatican approval and will be implemented on the... Read more
Brazilian presidential candidate: Abortion should be available to women 'in despair'
During a debate on Wednesday, Dilma Roussef, the presidential candidate of the Workers’ Party, said she is “personally” against abortion... Read more
Ruling forces last Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales to cease adoptions
The suppression of Catholic institutions in the U.K. continues as the only remaining Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales... Read more
Archbishop Nichols hopes Pope's visit will renew appreciation of faith
"We hope that the illuminating presence of Benedict XVI might help many in our lands to understand that faith in... Read more
Construction of cathedral named for Mother Teresa to be featured in documentary
As the 100th anniversary of Bl. Mother Teresa’s birth approaches, the Catholic Radio and Television Network (CRTN) has produced a... Read more
Atlanta church named basilica, Archbishop Gregory to celebrate elevation Mass
The Vatican has designated downtown Atlanta’s Sacred Heart Church the first Catholic basilica in Georgia. The Archbishop of Atlanta will... Read more
Argentinean professors reject university’s position on abortion
Professors from the University of Buenos Aires have rejected a declaration by the school’s board of directors supporting the legalization... Read more
First liturgy in 88 years celebrated at Turkish monastery
Last Sunday, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I presided over the first liturgical celebration at the Turkish monastery of Sumela... Read more
Benedict XVI encourages Argentinean youth to have greater apostolic zeal
Pope Benedict XVI sent his apostolic blessing to the participants of the upcoming National Children and Teen Mission Day in... Read more
European Catholics prepare host of celebrations for Mother Teresa's 100th birthday
The founder of the Missionaries of Charity will be remembered in celebrations all over Europe, and all over the world,... Read more
Released Cuban dissidents denounce mistreatment of deceased prisoner's mother
The latest two dissidents to be released from prison by the Cuban government have denounced the repression and “abuse” suffered... Read more
Argentinean bishops list concerns about impact of same-sex 'marriage' on schools
The 20 bishops participating in the 156th meeting of the Permanent Committee of the Argentinean Bishops’ Conference recently discussed strategies... Read more
Archbishop Dolan offers to help in NYC mosque debate
As the controversy over the planned building of a mosque and Islamic center near Ground Zero in New York City... Read more
New Mass translation provides chance for teaching about Liturgy, Msgr. Sherman explains
Speaking to CNA in an interview, Msgr. Anthony Sherman, executive director for the USCCB Secretariat for Divine Worship, gave an update... Read more
Wisconsin effort to expand Medicaid-funded contraception to minors draws fire
The state of Wisconsin is working to expand a program which uses federal Medicaid funds to provide free contraception and... Read more
Rep. Smith condemns human rights violations of Catholics in Vietnam
At an August 18 hearing in Washington D.C., Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) condemned the human rights violations of Catholics in Vietnam,... Read more
Susan Boyle will sing for Pope during UK visit
The surprise music sensation Susan Boyle will sing for Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the U.K., a spokesman... Read more
