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Couple in prison ministry carries faith behind bars
What started as a penance after confession has blossomed into long-term labor of love for a husband and wife who... Read more
Feminine beauty created for 'spousal love,' says Catholic professor
Writing for this week's edition of the Thomas More College journal, Catholic professor Mary Shivanandan addressed the topic of feminine... Read more
Pope leaves Castel Gandolfo on unannounced pilgrimage for Transfiguration
In a symbolic gesture, the Holy Father went to the mountains to pray on the Feast of the Transfiguration. During... Read more
Ministry of Health promotes contraception in rural areas of Peru
The director of the Population Research Institute’s office for Latin America, Carlos Polo, has harshly criticized the launch of a... Read more
Vatican and bishops express desire to work for peace in Colombia
The president of the bishops’ conference in Colombia, Archbishop Ruben Salazar, stated this week that the bishops of the country... Read more
Anti-Prop. 8 ruling claims Pope Benedict’s teachings ‘harm’ homosexuals
The federal ruling which overturned California’s Proposition 8 cites a document by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, as... Read more
Protest rally organized at Empire State Building on birthday of Bl. Mother Teresa
Responding to the Empire State Building's refusal to display lights in honor of Bl. Mother Teresa's 100th birthday later this... Read more
Mexican official clarifies that women are not in jail for seeking abortions
Mexico’s Attorney General, Carlos Zamarripa Aguirre, clarified this week that there are no women in jail in the state of... Read more
Faithful in Sicily to show Pope their commitment to 'building the Kingdom of God'
The Holy Father will be making a pastoral visit to Italy's largest island in October. Local bishops are looking forward... Read more
Pope's purchase of immunization bonds highlight of ambassador's service
The greatest moment in the tenure of the U.K. ambassador to the Holy See was the Pope's contribution to a... Read more
Catholic League calls author Anne Rice's rejection of Christianity a 'tragedy'
The Catholic League responded to the recent statement of author Anne Rice, who in 2008 announced that she had returned... Read more
Pro-family leader reiterates research confirming child's need for heterosexual home
This week, the president of the Mexican Institute of Sexual Orientation, Oscar Rivas, noted that current research in psychology affirms... Read more
Academic journal’s latest issue to explore John Paul II’s theology of the body
Scholars will explore Pope John Paul II’s theology of the body from several perspectives in the latest issue of St.... Read more
UK ambassador highlights significance of events during papal visit
The Holy Father's September visit "speaks of rapprochement" - that is, cordial relations - between the Vatican and the United... Read more
After referendum, Kenyan bishops urge reform for ‘flawed’ aspects of new constitution
Responding to voters’ approval of a new constitution, the Catholic bishops of Kenya professed respect for the outcome but urged... Read more
Cardinal Mahony: Prop. 8 ruling based on feelings, not God’s plan for mankind
A federal judge’s decision overturning Proposition 8 relied solely on feelings and not God’s plan for human society, Cardinal Roger... Read more
Father of girl who awoke from coma says, 'if there is life, there is hope'
In an interview with Colombian radio, Guillermo Yelting recounted the story of his 23-year-old daughter Sara, who awoke from a... Read more
Controversy normal as Pope's visit approaches, says UK ambassador
According to the U.K. ambassador to the Holy See, Britain is "very proud" of its shared relationship with the Catholic... Read more
Knights of Columbus to promote worldwide Rosary for Mexico's bicentennial
The Knights of Columbus announced today that to celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexico’s National Independence, the organization will hold a... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rules same-sex 'marriage' as constitutional
Despite heavy opposition from various organizations defending traditional marriage, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that same-sex “marriage” in the country's... Read more
