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CALL chairman Mario Paredes meets with Archbishop Nicola Eterovic.

US Catholic Latino leaders meet with Vatican officials, discuss ‘Hispanic reality’

May 5, 2010

During the week after Easter, members of the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) held a series of meetings at... Read more

NASA's satellite image of Mt. Ararat.

Noah's Ark discovery could be hoax, critic says

May 5, 2010

The Christian Science Monitor published an article last week which cast doubt on the recent alleged discovery of Noah's Ark... Read more

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Knights of Columbus in Mexico criticize new Arizona illegal immigration bill

May 4, 2010

During their National Convention in Mexico, the Knights of Columbus harshly criticized Arizona's new law designed to curtail illegal immigration.  Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput.

Arizona immigration law shows need for reform, Archbishop Chaput writes

May 4, 2010

Arizona’s new immigration law has some flaws but shows the brokenness of the immigration system, Archbishop of Denver Charles J.... Read more

Youtube video encourages praying the Rosary for priests

May 4, 2010

An elderly priest enters a chapel with a Rosary in hand as a young woman is heard speaking about the... Read more

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Only love and forgiveness can end violence in Venezuela, remarks bishop

May 4, 2010

Venezuelan Bishop Mariano Parra Sandoval of Ciudad Guayana issued a statement this week in response to the murder of Father... Read more

Swiss Guards prepare to swear-in 30 new recruits

May 4, 2010

The Pontifical Swiss Guard plans to swear-in 30 new recruits during a Thursday ceremony which will also commemorate the 147... Read more

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Holy Father recalls late cardinal's priestly zeal, ability to grow the Church

May 4, 2010

Today the Holy Father sent his condolences for the death of Cardinal Luigi Poggi, former apostolic nuncio, and recent archivist... Read more

Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez.

Cardinal Sandoval says others better prepared for Legion job

May 4, 2010

After speculation by a Vatican expert that Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez would be selected as the commissioner to oversee the... Read more

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Benedict XVI offers condolences for murder of Christians in Iraq

May 4, 2010

Pope Benedict XVI sent a telegram to Archbishop Basile Georges Casmoussa of Mosul in Iraq this week expressing condolences for... Read more

Patron saints announced for WYD 2011 in Madrid

May 4, 2010

“All of these saints are of Spanish origin, in order to root WYD in the culture of the host country,... Read more

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Middle East synod to help Christians witness in Muslim countries

May 4, 2010

During meetings at the Holy See from April 23-24, Middle Eastern patriarchs and Vatican prefects drew up a draft of... Read more

Mr. Dale McAlpine.

Preacher arrested in UK for calling homosexual conduct sinful

May 4, 2010

In a case which has disturbed religious freedom advocates, a preacher in the English town of Workington was reportedly arrested for describing homosexual... Read more

Connecticut state Rep. Beth Bye.

Sponsors withdraw Conn. bill waiving limits on sex abuse lawsuits

May 4, 2010

Citing a lack of legislative support, sponsors have withdrawn a controversial bill that would have waived a 30-year time limit... Read more

Archbishop Nona and Bishop Shlemon Warduni.

Four dead after terrorist attack near Mosul targets buses of Christian students

May 4, 2010

A Sunday terrorist attack against a column of buses taking young Christian students to Mosul killed four and injured 171,... Read more

Kenneth Woodward

Former Newsweek editor slams NY Times for creating 'own version' of Church scandal

May 4, 2010

A former editor for Newsweek slammed the New York Times for their recent attempts to link the Pope with Church... Read more

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Vatican expert points to Mexican cardinal as possible Legion commissioner

May 4, 2010

The Holy See’s Saturday statement regarding the Legionaries of Christ is “extremely significant,” Vatican expert Sandro Magister says. In his... Read more

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College students to gather at UN for symposium on Catholic social teaching

May 3, 2010

The Path to Peace Foundation recently announced an upcoming week long intensive program in New York City for a select... Read more

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Mexican bishops emphasize the dignity of chidren

May 3, 2010

The Mexican Bishops’ Committee on the Family, Youth and the Laity, called on Mexicans this week “to commit themselves before... Read more

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Benedict XVI recalls life of cardinal, reflects upon eternal life

May 3, 2010

The Holy Father remembered the life and legacy of the recently deceased Cardinal Paul Augustin Mayer on Monday morning. During... Read more