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Catholic actor canned for refusing sex scenes to star in 'Vigilante Priest' series
The Catholic actor Neal McDonough, who lost a lead role for his refusal to do heated love scenes, will produce... Read more
Book aims to help Catholics who remain faithful to vows despite separation or divorce
An English-language version of Maria Pia Campanella’s book “The Gift of Self” is now available to the general public. The... Read more
Peruvian bishop reminds youth that Christ never abandons anyone
During the second day of the Eucharistic and Marian Congress being held in Piura, Peru, Bishop Kay Schmalhausen of Ayaviri... Read more
Police recover relic stolen from Boston cathedral
The Archdiocese of Boston declared Monday that the prayers of its faithful were answered after a relic of the True Cross that... Read more
Medical school dean calls for life to be respected at conception
Dean of the medical school at the University of Buenos Aires, Alfredo Buzzi, spoke out last week explaining that he... Read more
Vatican conference for Catholic press to examine how to cover controversy
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications (PCCS) has organized a conference to examine the role of the Catholic press in... Read more
Chilean bishop urges defense of life in order to end 'culture of death'
While in Mexico attending an event organized by the Latin American Bishops’ Conference, Auxiliary Bishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago in... Read more
Pro-life groups denounce new drug ella as abortifacient
After the Federal Drug Administration recently approved the new drug ella, which is being marketed as emergency contraception, numerous pro-life... Read more
Church in Cuba announces government's release of six more political prisoners
The Archdiocese of Havana recently announced that the Cuban government will soon release six more political prisoners, adding to the... Read more
Lourdes evacuated for bomb scare, evening events uninterrupted
Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate the Marian Sanctuary in Lourdes on Sunday because of a bomb... Read more
Eighteen language-specific Facebook pages help expand World Youth Day's reach
World Youth Day (WYD) Madrid has opened four more language-specific pages on Facebook, bringing its total Facebook pages to 18.... Read more
Pope discusses Christian promise of eternal life in heaven
The destination of Mary assumed is a reality founded on the love of God, taught the Pope on Sunday. The... Read more
Bishops bless the mission of the ACE program teachers at Notre Dame
A vocation to work in Catholic education is “a noble mission, a holy mission,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades told more... Read more
Benedict XVI at Angelus: Mary's mission of salvation and intercession continues today
Although Mary was assumed into heaven, she "has not abandoned her mission of intercession and salvation" on Earth, explained Pope... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Violence in movies only appropriate when it 'teaches us not to be violent'
At a recent film event in Denver that explored the topic of violence in movies, Archbishop Charles Chaput weighed in... Read more
Church celebrates Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15
Today, Catholics and many other Christians will celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The significant... Read more
Pope Paul VI Institute to celebrate 25 years in Omaha
Early next month, the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction in Omaha, Nebraska will celebrate 25... Read more
Project Hope and Compassion marks five years in Mississippi
It has been five years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the recovery/rebuilding effort is ongoing, albeit... Read more
Taize leader emphasizes importance of ecumenism and trust
The importance of trust would be on founder Br. Roger's mind if he were at Taize's celebrations this weekend. The... Read more
Sr. Jeannine Gramick claims disconnect between laity and bishops, says half of priests are homosexual
Sr. Jeannine Gramick, founder of a dissenting outreach effort to homosexual persons, in an interview with a Dallas-area homosexual paper... Read more
