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Mexican bishops reiterate 'zero tolerance' for pedophilia
The Bishops' Conference of Mexico praised Pope Benedict XVI this week for his efforts addressing clerical sexual abuse and underscored... Read more
Cardinal Ruini speaks on Pope Benedict and 'cleaning' of the Church
This "isn't the first time the Church has suffered," Cardinal Camillo Ruini said as he reflected on the current state... Read more
Before attacks of the world, penance is a necessary grace, Pope Benedict says
"We must obey God instead of men," said the Holy Father in a memorable address to members of the Pontifical... Read more
Cardinal Hummes calls priests to Rome to close Year for Priests
"Come to Rome and God will bless you," the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy Cardinal Claudio Hummes wrote... Read more
Bishops of Uruguay begin plenary assembly
Yesterday, the Bishops’ Conference of Uruguay opened its first Plenary Assembly of 2010 in the Uruguayan city of Florida. The... Read more
Strong majority of priests are good men, affirms Mexican official
A high-ranking federal official in Mexico asserted this week that “the vast majority of priests are good men who work... Read more
Benedict XVI emphasizes Real Presence of Jesus in Eucharist
That "Jesus Christ continues alive and truly present in the consecrated host and the chalice" is the central point of... Read more
Christopher West taking break from speaking to reflect on advice
Catholic speaker Christopher West has taken a six-month sabbatical at the Theology of the Body Institute after mutual agreement with... Read more
Several dead after Al Qaeda-linked militants bomb cathedral in Philippines
Abu Sayyaf militants conducted a bombing assault on Isabela City in the Philippines on Tuesday morning, killing several people and... Read more
California Catholic Lobby Day denies abortion solves state budget problems
In anticipation of Catholic Lobby Day, the California Catholic Conference (CCC) has called for an end to state funding of... Read more
Catholic pro-life leader demands protection for abused, pregnant girls
The chairwoman of Alliance for the Family, Christine de Marcellus de Vollmer, denounced the media push to decriminalize abortion in... Read more
Vatican paper says Beatles don't need absolution
On Wednesday, L’Osservatore Romano (LOR) followed up on an article from last Saturday’s edition which paid homage to the legacy... Read more
Dissident asks Norway to facilitate 'dialogue between Cubans'
The coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has asked the government of Norway to facilitate dialogue between Cuban... Read more
Beatification dates set for three Spaniards, three Italians and a Pole
The Holy See has announced the official dates for the upcoming beatifications of seven European candidates for sainthood. Three Spaniards,... Read more
Mexico City sees increase in church-goers over Holy Week, despite media attacks
Father Juan Jose Cedeno, the associate communications director for the Archdiocese of Mexico City reported this week that a massive... Read more
Fr. Lombardi: Bertone's linkage of pedophilia and homosexuality refers to cases in priesthood
The relationship Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone spoke of in Chile this week between pedophilia and homosexuality refers to documented cases within... Read more
Expert affirms that happiness is possible while living in celibacy
Speaking at the 31st Symposium on Theology held at the University of Navarra in Spain, the Symposium President Jutta Burggraf... Read more
Pope calls for solidarity after earthquake in China
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck western China on Wednesday morning, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The Holy Father called... Read more
Voice of the Good Shepherd should be heard in priests, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his weekly catechesis to the priestly duty of teaching the faith at today's General Audience. He told... Read more
Prop. 8 backers unsurprised as failed petition drive stalls repeal effort
Backers of an initiative to redefine marriage in California have failed to gather enough signatures for the November ballot, an... Read more
