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Fr. Lombardi reflects on Church's efforts to assist abuse victims
How can we "stay the course" after Holy Week in regard to sexual abuses? Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi asked... Read more
Colombian bishop asks public to cooperate in eradicating abuse
Bishop Jaime Prieto Amaya of Cucuta, Colombia has issued a statement urging the country's citizens to assist in ending the... Read more
After bruising health care fight over abortion, Rep. Stupak to retire
Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), the U.S. Representative who secured an executive order he claims will bar federally funded abortions in the... Read more
Pope Benedict, resting after Easter, catches a movie
While resting up at Castel Gandolfo, the Holy Father will be taking the time to catch a film on Friday.... Read more
Catholics in U.S. donate nearly $60 million to Haiti relief effort
A collection initiated in January by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to help victims of the catastrophic earthquake... Read more
Diocese of Fargo to close college seminary program
Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo, North Dakota has announced the closure of the diocese’s college seminary program after the upcoming... Read more
Archbishop Gomez appointment brings pride to LA Latinos
Following a bland introductory story and a somewhat hostile column, the Los Angeles Times has published a positive story about... Read more
Woman returns autographed photo of Spanish King after he signed law on abortion
A flight attendant recently sent back a signed photo of the King of Spain after he signed the country's new... Read more
National Review editor responds to Maureen Dowd's latest attack on the Church
Kathryn Jean Lopez, editor of National Review Online, responded to Maureen Dowd's latest column attacking the Church, calling the the... Read more
Group denounces efforts to introduce same-sex ideology into Catholic education
The Spanish organization, Professionals for Ethics (PFE), warned this week that the State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals... Read more
Vatican rebuffs claim Pope blocked Fr. Maciel investigation
"It's paradoxal - and for informed people ridiculous - to attribute to Cardinal Ratzinger the reponsibility of covering-up or concealing... Read more
Benedict XVI formally invited to Chile
On Wednesday, the president of Chile, Sebastian Pinera, extended an official invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to visit the South... Read more
Bishops encourage Colombians to vote in upcoming elections
The Bishops of Colombia are urging citizens to vote in the country's upcoming presidential elections. In a letter to Catholics... Read more
Christian Youth association organizing sit-ins to support Pope
Italy's Gioventu Cristiana (Christian Youth) association is organizing a national demonstration in major cities across the country "to say 'enough'... Read more
Holy Shroud was hidden from Hitler's grasp in Benedictine Abbey
The Holy Shroud was transferred from Turin during World War II to keep it out of reach of Adolph Hitler,... Read more
Population expert sees dangers as U.S. birthrate falls below replacement
The U.S. birthrate fell from 2007 to 2008 and is now below replacement rate. One population expert, noting that children... Read more
Southern Catholic College announces abrupt closure, cites lack of funds
Southern Catholic College, a Legionaries of Christ institution, has announced that due to a lack of funds it will close... Read more
Britain drops controversial sex-ed legislation from bill
The British parliament dropped clauses in an education bill that would have made it mandatory for Catholic schools to provide,... Read more
W. Virginia bishop says Mass for victims of coal mine explosion
On Tuesday Bishop Michael J. Bransfield presided at a Mass for the victims of the West Virginia coal mine explosion.... Read more
Catholics Come Home to launch organization to encourage priests
A new Catholic lay organization called EncouragePriests.org launched on Holy Thursday, April 1, to support clergy. Read more
