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Apostolic nuncio to Haiti reports relief work continues in ‘chaotic’ times
The apostolic nuncio for Haiti has announced that the reconstruction of churches destroyed by the January earthquake should start early... Read more
Climate expert: International weather emergency alert system needed
The world community should establish a shared alert mechanism for weather-related emergencies, urged an Italian climatologist on Thursday. In light... Read more
Planned Parenthood strips affiliation from San Francisco-based clinic network
Citing a failure to meet standards, the abortion provider Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) has disallowed its San Francisco-based... Read more
Catholic university says it declined Obama appearance over logistics
As President Obama makes a fundraising tour for the Democratic party through Texas, St. Edward’s University has announced its decision... Read more
Scottish archbishop hopes Pope will reinvigorate UK Catholics
Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow said the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United Kingdom, will be “a... Read more
Pope reportedly rejects resignations of two Irish bishops
Pope Benedict XVI has reportedly rejected the resignations of two bishops in Ireland who submitted their letters of resignation last... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court declares same-sex 'marriages' valid for entire country
The Supreme Court of Mexico has ruled that gay “marriages” that take place in Mexico City, must be recognized throughout... Read more
Benedict XVI remembers Taize community on bittersweet anniversary
Pope Benedict has joined himself in prayer with the Taize community as the anniversary of the death of their founder,... Read more
Vatican website undergoing upgrade
The director of the Vatican’s website, Msgr. Lucio Adrian Ruiz explained this week in an interview that the site is going... Read more
Argentinean cardinal recalls that consecrated life bears witness to love of Christ
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, thanked the members of the consecrated life living in his archdiocese for... Read more
Pope Benedict focuses on martyrs and Christian call to transform world
Christians are asked to dedicate their lives to the Lord in the same way as the martyrs, taught Pope Benedict... Read more
Poll finds Catholic identity of young Latinos decreasing
A recent poll found that, while the majority of Hispanics in the United States identify as Catholics and take morally conservative... Read more
Philippines pro-life group argues that legalizing abortion does not save lives
A push to legalize abortion in the Philippines is “unacceptable” because the country “should be saving lives, not taking them,”... Read more
FOCUS reaching 50 schools with addition of eight new campus programs
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), a college campus outreach program, recently added eight more universities to the number... Read more
Bishop says Mass for trapped miners in Chile
Bishop Gaspar Quintana of Copiapo, Chile presided over a Mass in which he prayed for the timely rescue of the... Read more
Dawn Eden releases free copy of Theology of the Body thesis on CNA
Responding to the recent call of Cardinal Justin Rigali to spread the message of the Theology of the Body –... Read more
Bishop Olmsted says Prop. 8 decision puts culture's sanity at risk
Weighing in on what he called the “misguided” ruling by a federal judge who struck down California's Proposition 8 last... Read more
Mexican archdiocese suggests ‘moral revolution’ to combat violence
The communications office of the Archdiocese of Xalapa, Mexico recently released a statement pointing out that legalizing drugs will not... Read more
Mexican law experts claim decision legalizing gay ‘marriage’ is ideological and unconstitutional
Mexican law experts spoke out this week against the ruling by the country’s Supreme Court which upheld the constitutionality of... Read more
Bishops of Costa Rica call for defense of marriage and the family
At the conclusion of their 100th Plenary Assembly, the Bishops’ Conference of Costa Rica urged the faithful to defend marriage... Read more
