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Church to honor life of Reformation martyr
On March 10, the universal Church will celebrate the life of Saint John Ogilvie, a former Calvinist who was martyred... Read more
Archdiocese defends enrollment guidelines for Catholic schools
On Friday, the Archdiocese of Denver defended its decision to not readmit a local same-sex couple's child into a Catholic... Read more
Denver chancery to offer sacred art exhibit
An exhibit of sacred works by a Denver artist depicting Lenten and Easter themes ranging from the passion of Christ... Read more
Pope's brother directed Regensburg choir after abuses took place, clarifies bishop
In response to a sexual abuse claim that surfaced this week involving a member of the famed boys’ choir of... Read more
Vatican commission reportedly formed to investigate Medjugorje apparitions
The Italian media is reporting that Pope Benedict XVI authorized an official inquiry into the Marian apparitions at Medjugorje. The... Read more
Last Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales threatened by gay equality laws
Church leaders are defending the last remaining Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales against homosexual equality laws that will... Read more
Be living models of the Good Samaritan, Benedict XVI encourages volunteers
The Holy Father met with thousands of members of the Italian Civil Protection Service on Saturday in the Paul VI... Read more
American bishops visit Port-au-Prince, see hope in Haiti
Early this week, a delegation of Catholic bishops from the U.S. toured Port-au-Prince, the recently-devastated capital of Haiti. During their... Read more
Elements of Western society reject grace in favor of independence, says papal preacher
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa gave his first of three Friday Lenten meditations this morning in the Redemptoris Mater chapel of the... Read more
Despite anti-Christian violence, cardinal urges Iraqis to vote in elections
With elections just days away, and after weeks of violence by Muslim extremists that have left numerous Christians dead, the... Read more
Scranton bishop-elect laments young death of priest who struggled with drugs
Bishop-elect of Scranton Joseph C. Bambera has lamented the “unexpected and untimely death” of a priest who struggled with drug... Read more
Bishops offer support on key health care vote if pro-life conditions are met
An official with the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference has said that the bishops would work to secure a “key vote”... Read more
Work together as a people of hope, urge Chilean bishops
The bishops of Chile released a message Thursday encouraging Catholics to “lift their spirits, recover their confidence, and work together... Read more
Vatican paper looks at faith connection between saints and their mothers
Italian historians are taking interest in the role mothers in transmitting faith to their sons. Referring to the examples of... Read more
Christian Life Movement standing in solidarity with Chile
The Christian Life Movement has launched a solidarity program to assist those affected by the earthquake in Chile, providing food,... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for deeper Catholic culture in Uganda
Pope Benedict XVI met with the bishops of Uganda this morning in the Vatican on the occasion of their “ad... Read more
Meeting between Israel and Holy See postponed
The Plenary meeting planned between the Holy See and the State of Israel for May has been moved back. Talks... Read more
Rep. Stupak prepared to strike down healthcare reform over abortion
On Thursday, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) commented that he and his 11 Democratic allies within the House are prepared to... Read more
Officials deny JPII beatification cause facing difficulties
A Polish daily published an article Thursday claiming that the beatification cause of John Paul II has hit a roadblock... Read more
Italian bishops donate 1 million euros to Chile quake relief efforts
The Italan Bishops' Conference has announced their support, both financially and through prayer, to assist Chile after the devastating earthquake... Read more
