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First of 53,000 altar servers arriving in Rome on pilgrimage
On Monday, St. Peter's Square and the streets of Rome were already teeming with youth from many places in Europe... Read more
Mexican bishops express solidarity with Arizona immigrants
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico published a message of solidarity with those affected by Arizona’s new... Read more
Human trials for embryonic stem cell treatment a crime, says Bishop Sgreccia
Following Friday's news that a U.S. company has been given the go ahead to experiment with embryonic stem cells on... Read more
US priest appointed as secretary of Vatican council for religious
Redemptorist Fr. Joseph William Tobin was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as the new secretary of the Congregation for Institutes... Read more
Pope welcomes cluster munitions ban, urges more countries to sign
It was with "great contentment" that Benedict XVI observed the first day of the worldwide ban on cluster munitions, which... Read more
Illinois baseball team hosts pre-game Catholic Mass
Thanks to discussions between a priest and a minor league baseball team official, the Kane County Cougars of the Class... Read more
Lawyer realized he could help people in a spiritual role
Not that long ago Father Carlos Vargas was on track to becoming a successful lawyer. While working on a case... Read more
The saint's 'wise heart' rejects dependence on transient things, Pope teaches
The person who trusts in the Lord and does not give in to a fear of adversity or death shares... Read more
Theology of the Body Institute presents awards during first annual congress
During its first annual congress in Pennsylvania, the Theology of the Body Institute presented five awards to organizations and individuals... Read more
Roman and Byzantine Catholics to celebrate feast of the Transfiguration
Both Roman and Eastern rite Catholics will soon celebrate the Church's feast of the Transfiguration on its traditional date for... Read more
Vatican preparing new document on effects of abortion on women
The new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula, announced that his dicastery is preparing... Read more
Diocese of Peoria applauds reinstatement of Catholic professor
The Diocese of Peoria praised the University of Illinois' decision to reinstate Dr. Kenneth Howell, who had been told at... Read more
Newspaper: Damien of Molokai film from Vatican archives shows reality of the saint
A newly digitized 1950's film on Fr. Damien of Molokai still offers a relevant message for today, remarked L'Osservatore Romano... Read more
Arkansas native devotes life to poor women in Thailand
Some people dream of making a difference in the world and others actually do it. Arkansas native Elizabeth Lachowsky Thaibinh... Read more
Cardinal’s letter to China calls entire Church to holiness and unity, says Fr. Lombardi
Reflecting on Cardinal Ivan Dias' July letter to Chinese Catholic clergy, Vatican Radio director Fr. Federico Lombardi on Saturday said... Read more
Author Anne Rice repudiates Christianity ‘in the name of Christ’
The author Anne Rice, who in 2008 announced that she had returned to the Catholic faith in which she was... Read more
No members of Spanish committee on maternal health are pro-life, organization charges
The president of Professionals for Ethics (PPE) in Catalonia, Ramon Novella, denounced the government of the Spanish region because it... Read more
Former Swiss Guard reflects on 15 years of service
An interview with former Swiss Guard Joseph Schmidt, was released this week in which he addressed the meaning behind his... Read more
Young missionaries to gather in Ecuador to evangelize and serve
The Technological University of Loja in Ecuador announced that the 2010 Idente Mission titled, “Disciples and Missionaries of Christ, Let’s... Read more
Cardinal Newman's official beatification biography set for September release
The biography written as part of Cardinal John Henry Newman's cause for canonization will be released at a conference in... Read more
