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Former Newsweek editor slams NY Times for creating 'own version' of Church scandal
A former editor for Newsweek slammed the New York Times for their recent attempts to link the Pope with Church... Read more
Vatican expert points to Mexican cardinal as possible Legion commissioner
The Holy See’s Saturday statement regarding the Legionaries of Christ is “extremely significant,” Vatican expert Sandro Magister says. In his... Read more
College students to gather at UN for symposium on Catholic social teaching
The Path to Peace Foundation recently announced an upcoming week long intensive program in New York City for a select... Read more
Mexican bishops emphasize the dignity of chidren
The Mexican Bishops’ Committee on the Family, Youth and the Laity, called on Mexicans this week “to commit themselves before... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls life of cardinal, reflects upon eternal life
The Holy Father remembered the life and legacy of the recently deceased Cardinal Paul Augustin Mayer on Monday morning. During... Read more
Pope: The sick are integral part of God's beautiful mosaic
During the Pope's visit to Turin on Sunday to venerate the Shroud and confirm the people of the city in... Read more
Bishop of Venezuela call for improved quality of life for workers
In their message for International Workers’ Day on May 1, the bishops of Venezuela exhorted the country’s government to provide... Read more
Anglican bishops visit Vatican to discuss conversion
The Sunday Telegraph in Britain reported yesterday that several Anglican bishops met with Vatican officials to discuss the process of... Read more
Belgian bishops to speak with Pope about sexual abuse
The bishops of Belgium, led by Archbishop of Malines Bruxelles André-Joseph Leonard, are at the Holy See this week for... Read more
Holy Father reflects on love for music, art in new book
The Spanish daily, La Razon, announced the upcoming publication of new book by Pope Benedict XVI titled, “Praising God With... Read more
Bishop urges Argentinean lawmakers to uphold marriage, right to life
Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Marino of La Plata reminded Argentinean lawmakers last week to protect the non-negotiable values of marriage and... Read more
Pope Benedict exhorts youth not to fear commitment
Meeting with youth after lunch on Sunday in Turin, the Holy Father offered some thoughts he hoped would aid young... Read more
Shroud documents Christ's death but pulsates with life, says Pope
The Shroud is a reminder to us of the darkness and light of Holy Saturday, Pope Benedict said from the... Read more
Samoan priest employs culture to bolster faith of islanders living in Alaska
Towering, yet soft-spoken, Samoan Father Pale Schmidt is gently calling Samoans in Anchorage back to their spiritual homeland — the... Read more
Following Gomez appointment, LA archdiocese newspaper explains bishop’s role
Responding to the designation of Archbishop Jose Gomez as the next head of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the archdiocese’s... Read more
Legionaries pledge 'faith and obedience' after statement from Apostolic Visitation
Following the apostolic visitors' meeting on Saturday, the Legionaries of Christ expressed gratitude and promised to embrace the provisions of... Read more
Church to celebrate feast of 'Christian Brothers' founder
Wednesday, May 5, is the feast of Blessed Edmund Rice, an Irish businessman who was so moved by the plight... Read more
San Francisco parish prepares 500 for First Communion
Saturday morning first Communion instruction at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in East Palo Alto, Calif. is too big by... Read more
Mary helps us see the face of God in Jesus' face, Pope says during Turin visit
The Holy Father prayed the Regina Caeli after Mass in Turin's St. Charles Square on Sunday. Saying Mary teaches us... Read more
Suffering shown in Shroud of Turin gives us hope, Pope Benedict teaches
The Holy Father celebrated Mass Sunday morning in St. Charles Square in Turin. During his homily, he taught about the... Read more
