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Vatican spokesman praises decision to drop sex abuse lawsuit against Holy See
Following the decision of a group of plaintiffs in Kentucky to drop a lawsuit against the Holy See, Vatican spokesman... Read more
Leaders criticize anti-Prop. 8 ruling’s claim that religious beliefs harm homosexuals
The anti-Proposition 8 decision’s claim that religious opinions about the sinfulness of homosexuality harm homosexuals is “outrageous” and could endanger... Read more
Church in England asking for solidarity, not 'fee' to attend papal events in the UK
Mgr. Andrew Summersgill, coordinator of Pope Benedict XVI's upcoming visit to the United Kingdom, clarified on Sunday that pilgrims who... Read more
Breakaway Polish church in Missouri rejects archdiocese's reconciliation deal
Voting 257 to 158, a breakaway Polish Catholic church in Missouri rejected a reconciliation deal offered by Archbishop Robert Carlson... Read more
Bishop William Callahan to be installed in La Crosse on Wednesday
William Patrick Callahan on Wednesday will be installed as the new Bishop of La Crosse in Wisconsin. The incoming bishop... Read more
Brazilian Congress considers proposal to reject legalized abortion
Brazil’s Congress is considering accepting a motion that would free the country of any obligation to adhere to the “Brasilia... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico City rejects Supreme Court ruling on same-sex 'marriage'
In a press release, the Archdiocese of Mexico City criticized the country’s Supreme Court for ruling in favor of the... Read more
Scottish cardinal criticizes 'vengeance' in US justice system
A "culture of vengeance" is behind the U.S. justice system's desire to investigate the Lockerbie bomber again, said the U.K.'s... Read more
Archbishop denounces post-Christian paganism of Christian societies
The “post-Christian paganism fervently practiced by people who call themselves Christian,” is what makes people oblivious to the increasing inhumanity... Read more
Australia prepares for Blessed Mary MacKillop's canonization in October
Great excitement is emanating from Australia as the date for the canonization of Blessed Mary MacKillop approaches. She will be... Read more
Bishops call for dialogue and understanding in task of building up Bolivia
The Bolivian Bishops’ Conference has called on the nation to seek out dialogue and understanding in building up the country... Read more
Attempted theft of Padre Pio reliquary thwarted
A gold reliquary containing Padre Pio relics was the apparent object of thieves' interest on Sunday evening. Sacrilege has been... Read more
CNA launches 'Catholic Womanhood' site for reflections on faith and living
Catholic News Agency is officially launching a new resource, focusing on the experiences and spiritual lives of Catholic women. “Catholic... Read more
Today's world requires lower age for first communicants, stresses Vatican prefect
Children must not be deprived of the Eucharist, source of grace and assistance to them as they begin their walk... Read more
Haiti at crossroads in recovery from earthquake, U.S. bishops’ delegation reports
A delegation sent by the U.S. Catholic bishops has returned from Haiti after observing relief efforts for the January earthquake.... Read more
KC seminarians learn Spanish while working summer jobs
Joann Roa, director of the diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry, calls the idea “exciting.” Diocesan Vocations Director Father Richard Rocha... Read more
Jesus' advent gives life-changing hope, Benedict XVI teaches
Before Sunday's Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI taught the importance of leading our lives with trust and hope in the... Read more
Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, martyr of Auschwitz, to be celebrated August 14
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish Franciscan priest, missionary and martyr, will soon be celebrated throughout the Church on his feast... Read more
Anchorage attorney considers the cloistered monastery
Many find it hard to fathom why a woman would ever think of trading in a good job and the... Read more
Vatican paper: Raphael masterpiece is meant for the liturgy, not the museum
The place of Raphael's “Transfiguration” in an art museum and not in a place of worship means the “most beautiful... Read more
