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Cardinal Keith O'Brien launches Scotland's logo for papal visit
In a statement released on July 1, Cardinal Keith O'Brien of Edinburgh launched Scotland's official logo for the Holy Father's... Read more
Iowa parishioner takes financial expertise to Africa
Roger Holck retired as community president with F&M Bank last July. But the member of St. Mary Parish in Grinnell,... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Mary a 'perfect model' of obedience to divine will
Before leading the Angelus prayer from the Italian city of Sulmona he visited on Sunday, the Holy Father proposed Mary... Read more
Holiness never goes out of style, declares Pope Benedict XVI
The Holy Father dedicated his Sunday homily to reflections on the life of St. Celestine as he visited the Italian... Read more
True freedom is in acknowledging dependence on God, says Archbishop Dolan
As Americans across the country celebrate the nation's Independence Day this weekend, they should humbly remember their dependence on their... Read more
Catholic faithful to celebrate witness of 120 Chinese Martyrs
On Friday, July 9, the Church will celebrate the feast of the 120 Martyrs of China. Religious persecution has a... Read more
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds marriage protection amendment
A lawsuit challenging a Wisconsin constitutional amendment which protected the definition of marriage failed to persuade the Wisconsin Supreme Court,... Read more
Pope’s visit with prisoners will help teach ‘interior freedom,’ chaplain says
During his pastoral visit to Sulmona, Italy on Sunday, in addition to events on the official program, the Holy Father... Read more
Chalice connects three priests over 99 years
". . . then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it all... Read more
Papal spokesman describes week of Benedict XVI's evangelical witness to the Gospel
Pope Benedict XVI’s “exquisitely evangelical witness” this week show his "personal and direct commitment" to creating communion in the Church,... Read more
Archbishop Wenski prays for 'soft landing' in Cuban transition
Recently created metropolitan archbishops from around the world descended on Rome for the conferral of the pallium on June 29... Read more
Italian government optimistic court ruling on crucifixes in classrooms will be overturned
The Italian government has expressed optimism about the outcome of an appeal against a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)... Read more
Youth registered for WYD Madrid at 600,000 so far
With 409 days remaining before the World Youth Day celebrations open in Madrid, the organizers of the event are reporting... Read more
‘Ultrasound Jesus’ to herald true meaning of Christmas in UK
Though Christmas is still six months away, the organization ChurchAds.net has chosen the design for its Christmas ad campaign. The... Read more
Belgian bishops lament authorities' lack of respect for confidentiality
Bishop of Belgium's Diocese of Tournai, Guy Harpigny, made a statement on Thursday expressing the regret of Belgian bishops at... Read more
Spanish bishop surprised at lack of support for restoring historic churches
Bishop Demetrio Fernández of Córdoba, Spain, recently remarked that he was surprised "at arriving in Andalucía," to discover the "little... Read more
Christians and Muslims must unite in their shared suffering to build better Iraq, says Pope
Recognizing the democratic election of the new president in Iraq, the Holy Father hoped on Friday that the change would... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI to Castel Gandolfo next week
The Holy Father will spend most of July at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo. Although he will still be... Read more
Pope looks forward to occasion provided for international youth in WYD 2011
The Holy Father met on Friday with the Cardinal Archbishop of Madrid Antonio Maria Rouco Varela and sponsors working for... Read more
