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Boston Archdiocese contradicts school's decision to cancel admission of lesbian couple's child
The Archdiocese of Boston countered the decision of a local Catholic elementary school that denied admission to the 8-year-old child of a... Read more
Bishops must rediscover their role as fathers, declares Benedict XVI from Fatima
Meeting with the bishops of Portugal late Thursday afternoon in Fatima, the Holy Father called them to rediscover their role... Read more
Holy Father ignores security, greets children
On Wednesday Pope Benedict set aside protocol and ignored security measures in order to greet a group of children gathered... Read more
Pope places abortion, same-sex 'marriage' among most insidious threats
In an audience with social workers in Fatima on Thursday afternoon, the Holy Father urged them to apply the wisdom... Read more
Pope encourages sick to find peace in entrusting suffering to Jesus
Following the Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima this morning, the Holy Father greeted pilgrims in seven... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: Fatima reminds us that Heaven cannot wait
At Mass on Wednesday evening in Fatima, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone spoke about the importance of being like children, humble and... Read more
Fatima's prophetic mission not complete, Pope declares on Solemnity
At Mass this morning in the Fatima shrine's square, Pope Benedict said that it would be "mistaken" to consider the... Read more
Kagan pick is chance for 'national conversation' on role of judiciary, says law professor
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has intellect and integrity, but she needs to answer questions about particular legal issues such... Read more
Goa Catholics mourn priest who died saving drowning youth off Indian beach
Catholics in Goa are grieving the death of a 37-year-old priest who died saving three young parishioners from drowning in... Read more
Catholic bishops warn Kenyan constitution would allow abortion on demand
The proposed Constitution of Kenya is “fundamentally flawed” because it paves the way for “abortion on demand” and recognizes Muslim... Read more
Dissidents challenge Cuban government to publish Varela Project
The director of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, challenged the Castro regime to publish the Varela Project and “to... Read more
Rep. who supported health care bill loses primary following pro-life initiative
After a campaign run by a pro-life activist group that targeted pro-life members of congress who supported the health care... Read more
Making God visible is highest priority today, Pope says at vigil
We must not be afraid to share our faith, said Pope Benedict XVI from the shrine of Our Lady of... Read more
Pope consecrates priests of the world to Immaculate Heart of Mary
After praying Vespers this evening in Fatima, Pope Benedict XVIconsecrated the priests of the world to the Immaculate Heart of... Read more
Colombian doctor suspended for not performing abortion on minor
Colombia’s Attorney General, Alejandro Ordonez Maldonado, recently called on the country’s Constitutional Court to protect the fundamental rights of Dr.... Read more
Benedict XVI exhorts priests to be faithful to Catholic Church
Drawing inspiration from the Year for Priests, the Pope emphasized the importance of new vocations and fidelity to one's vocation... Read more
Vatican II laid foundation for authentic renewal, declares Pope Benedict
In Portugal on Wednesday, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of the Second Vatican Council in bringing the Church into... Read more
Bolivian president to meet with Benedict XVI on May 17
President of Bolivia, Evo Morales will meet with Pope Benedict at the Vatican on May 17, confirmed Bolivia's Minister of... Read more
Mary crowned with 'bullet' of our sufferings, Benedict XVI says in Fatima
"It is a profound consolation to know that you are crowned not only with the silver and gold of our... Read more
Portuguese soccer champions present Benedict XVI with team jersey
Prior to Mass in Lisbon on Tuesday, the current champions of the Portugal's soccer league gave Pope Benedict the team's jersey... Read more
