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Archbishop Gomez warmly welcomed in Los Angeles
Archbishop Jose Gomez was officially welcomed at a Rite of Reception Mass in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on Wednesday,... Read more
Cardinal shares previously unpublished details about beatification of Fatima chlidren
In an interview with L’Osservatore Romano, the prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Portuguese Cardinal... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Pope is not CEO and bishops are not his employees
In the midst of lawsuits attempting the implicate the Vatican for the failure of individual bishops to properly handle clerical... Read more
Pope receives Muslim, Orthodox delegations hoping for improved relations
L'Osservatore Romano reported several hopeful encounters the Holy Father had after Wednesday's general audience in St. Peter's Square. Hopes for... Read more
Mexican cardinal urges priests to be 'divine anchors' for humanity
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, called on priests this week to be transformed by the Holy... Read more
Priestly authority comes only from Jesus, Pope Benedict teaches
In his last catechesis on the priesthood, Pope Benedict dedicated his Wednesday audience address to the authority that priests receive... Read more
US government brief criticizes abuse lawsuit against Vatican
In a lawsuit attempting to sue the Vatican for sexual abuse by a priest, the U.S. government has for the... Read more
Catholic bishops in Sudan fear recent election could lead to war, says media group
A media initiative dedicated to promoting the causes of persecuted Christians around the globe reported on Tuesday that Catholic bishops... Read more
Law professors from 11 countries urge repeal of ban on crucifixes
Thirty-seven law professors from countries around the globe have written to the European Court of Human Rights, urging them to... Read more
Family group asks lawmakers not to approve gay 'marriage' in Argentina
The Parents’ Network in Argentina recently called on Senators Jose Cano, Sergio Mansilla and Beatriz Rojkes de Alperovich to vote... Read more
Portuguese bishops to follow Pope's suggestions for evangelization
The bishops of Portugal released a message last week emphasizing the value of the Holy Father's words to the Portuguese... Read more
Archbishop says human and Christian values will build a stronger Argentina
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata in Argentina said this week during the county's celebration of its bicentennial, that “the... Read more
Los Angeles Catholic school vandalized, religious items desecrated
On May 24, the school of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, which is located in the Archdiocese of Los... Read more
Poll finds majority want military leaders to decide on 'don't ask, don't tell'
A recent Zogby poll commissioned by the Family Research Council shows that by a margin of nearly three to one... Read more
Cardinal saddened by those who 'wish to tarnish' the Catholic priesthood
The president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Cardinal Julian Herranz, expressed sadness this week over those who... Read more
Religion department created at Hamburg University with Vatican approval
An agreement has been reached between the Vatican and the German city of Hamburg on the creation of a formation... Read more
Former Colombian model shares conversion story
Amada Rosa Pérez was one of Colombia’s top models before she disappeared from the public eye five years ago. Now... Read more
Catholic Church announces adult stem cell venture with Neostem
The Vatican issued a communique on Tuesday announcing a joint initiative with an international bio-pharmaceutical company to raise awareness and... Read more
Senate urged to wait for Clinton documents before holding Kagan hearings
A pro-life group urged the Senate to postpone the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, citing their concern... Read more
Local bishop offers prayers and condolences after deadly Air India crash
Bishop of Karwar Derek Fernandes has expressed grief and sorrow at the loss of “precious lives” in the airplane crash... Read more
