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Allen interview of Cardinal George supports report of ‘parallel magisterium’ worries
Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), in an interview last week agreed that the... Read more
Peruvian cardinal reminds fathers of their responsibility to teach children
The Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, called on fathers this week to remember their number one responsibility, which... Read more
American bioethicist appointed to Governing Council of Academy for Life
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the president of The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), John M. Haas, Ph.D., S.T.L., K.M.,... Read more
Pope Benedict names new auxiliary bishop for Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s faithful received news this morning that Pope Benedict has appointed the judicial vicar of their diocese, Bishop-elect Michael J.... Read more
Cuban bishops hopeful Vatican official’s visit will prompt more prisoner releases
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Cuba, Bishop Dionisio Garcia, said Monday that he hopes more political prisoners in... Read more
Philadelphia auxiliary appointed as Bishop of Harrisburg
On Tuesday morning, Pope Benedict XVI appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia to become the 10th Bishop of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Read more
Pastor of NY parish withdraws support for sale of vacant convent to Muslim group
The pastor of a Staten Island parish in a controversy over the proposed sale of a vacant convent to a... Read more
Prayer the most powerful weapon to prevent tragic war in Korea, bishop says
Calling for worldwide prayers for peace and reconciliation in Korea, the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK)... Read more
Lawsuit filed against Legionaries by alleged son of Fr. Maciel
A man claiming to be the son of Fr. Marcial Maciel, the founder of the Legion of Christ, is suing... Read more
Pope's previous writings focus on World Cup, reports LOR
L’Osservatore Romano published an article last week titled, “When Ratzinger wrote about soccer,” focusing on the reflection the former cardinal... Read more
Italian cardinal denies corruption in property deals
Stating that he has acted with “maximum transparency,” Archbishop of Naples Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe has said he will cooperate with... Read more
Mexican bishop urges responsible voting in elections
Bishop Rodrigo Aguilar Martinez of Tehuacan, Mexico called on citizens to cast their votes responsibly in the elections taking place... Read more
Helen Osman accuses CNA of fabricating report on Cardinal George and CHA
After CNA published a report on remarks Cardinal Francis George made about the disagreement between the Catholic Health Association and... Read more
Vatican says Polish reports of archbishop's resignation unfounded
Following claims in the media that the Vatican rehabilitated a Polish archbishop accused of sexual abuse and that his successor... Read more
Chilean missionary in South Africa discusses World Cup's impact
Father Sergio Lorenzini is a Chilean priest who has worked in the suburbs of Johannesburg for more than 10 years. ... Read more
Priests must not use vocation as social stepping stone, cautions Benedict XVI
During Pope Benedict's homily for the ordination of 14 priests on Sunday for the Diocese of Rome, he emphasized that... Read more
Cardinal Bergoglio calls for unity in Argentina
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, urged politicians last week to seek dialogue in order to resolve... Read more
Pope reminds Catholic bishops of Brazil to 'teach the truth boldly'
On Saturday morning, Pope Benedict XVI received prelates from the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil, who have recently completed... Read more
Vatican expert announces possible name of delegate to the Legion
Andrea Tornielli, the Vatican expert from the Italian newspaper Il Giornale, announced in an article on Sunday that Pope Benedict... Read more
US bishops encourage diocesan relief effort for gulf oil spill victims
In response to the recent catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has ravaged wildlife and decimated seafaring... Read more
