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LA Times accused of using skewed poll in showing support for same-sex 'marriage'
After the Los Angeles Times ran a piece citing a “nonpartisan” survey showing that the majority of Californians support same-sex... Read more
Defense of life is not a religious issue, maintains family leader
An expert on family issues reminded Mexicans last week that the defense of life is not a religious issue and... Read more
Benedict XVI underscores religious, human and social richness of grandparents
The apostolic nuncio to Spain, Archbishop Renzo Fratini, recently sent a message on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI to those... Read more
Scottish bishop suggests creative fundraising to cover costs of papal visit
Responding to reports that people are being asked to pay a donation for free tickets to the papal Mass during... Read more
Catholic Church urges peace between Colombia and Venezuela
In the wake of last week’s decision by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to break off diplomatic ties with Colombia, bishops... Read more
Celebration to honor first Roman Catholics of Nova Scotia
The 400th anniversary celebration of a Nova Scotian chief's baptism will be held next week. His baptism, along with others... Read more
Jubilee year brings over 100,000 pilgrims to shrine of St. James
St. James reminds us to be faithful to our apostolic tradition as Christians, the Archbishop of Santiago of Compostela said... Read more
Pope to designate Barcelona church as basilica
On November 7, the one-of-a-kind Church of the Holy Family, or "Sagrada Familia," will be consecrated by Pope Benedict and... Read more
Cardinal Comastri urges families to 'wake up' and love each other
St. Anne's Church, the pontifical parish in the Vatican, celebrated the feast of its patroness and her husband on Monday.... Read more
Apostolic Vatican Library to reopen this fall
After being closed for three years for restructuring and restoration, the Apostolic Vatican Library will reopen on September 20. The... Read more
Bishop Jaime Soto invites participation in Sacramento prayer vigil for life
As part of a prayer vigil for life, Bishop of Sacramento Jaime Soto will celebrate a Mass and benediction and... Read more
Catholic Latino leaders set ambitious goals for future
Members of the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) gathered this weekend at St. Malo Retreat and Conference Center near... Read more
Pennsylvania college student runs and bikes to help those in need
Sylvan Pinto IV biked 301 miles from West Newton, Pa., to Washington, D.C., biked 15 miles on another trip and... Read more
Benedict XVI remembers victims of German techno festival tragedy
After Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Benedict remembered the victims of a tragic incident during a celebration in Germany this weekend. Read more
Through the ‘Our Father,’ we are never alone, teaches Pope Benedict
The “Our Father” helps us to confront the difficulties in our lives, said the Holy Father on Sunday. In reciting... Read more
Author calls Dietrich Bonhoeffer a man of 'staggering' relevance for our time
Discussing his recent and critically acclaimed book on Dietrich Bonhoeffer – the famed Lutheran theologian who was killed in the... Read more
Universal Church to honor feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola
On July 31, the Universal Church will mark the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. St. Ignatius is known... Read more
Archbishop Fulton Sheen returns to silver screen in new documentary
A documentary on the life of Archbishop Fulton Sheen is being shown in pre-release screenings across the country, as part... Read more
Courage apostolate offers annual conference for Catholics who experience same-sex attractions
Courage, the Church-approved ministry devoted to helping Catholics who experience same-sex attractions live in accordance with Catholic moral teaching, will... Read more
Catholic Church will never ‘celebrate same-sex unions,’ asserts Scottish bishop
"Not now, not in the future, not ever," wrote a Scottish bishop on the possibility of same-sex marriages in the... Read more
