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Archbishop of Krakow honored by Colombian president
During his recent trip to Colombia, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, who was John Paul II's personal secretary for 40 years, was... Read more
Christians fleeing Mosul as targeted murders continue
The Vatican communicated on Wednesday that the Holy Father reacted with "deep sorrow" upon hearing the news of the most... Read more
Haitians remain in dire circumstances as media attention wanes
The Vatican's newspaper reported on Tuesday that just six weeks after the catastrophic earthquake, the plight of Haitians has already become old news, even though... Read more
St. Joseph’s Seminary boasts largest enrollment in Argentina
St. Joseph’s Seminary in La Plata, Argentina has become the formation center with the highest number of students in the... Read more
German bishops publicly ask forgiveness for sex abuse
On Tuesday, the German Conference of Catholic Bishops began their plenary session. On the first day of meetings, president of... Read more
Video of Milwaukee Planned Parenthood shows tenth case of sex abuse cover up
In their latest sting operation at a Planned Parenthood clinic, a pro-life group has produced footage that documents the 10th... Read more
Missouri sales tax proposal would affect Catholic school tuition
A proposed Missouri “mega-sales tax” would affect private school tuition and would unfairly burden parents who send their children to... Read more
Catholic Medical Association says flaws in health care bills require new beginning
The Catholic Medical Association has called for the legislative process on health care reform to “begin anew,” citing “substantial flaws”... Read more
Cardinal Rodriguez visits Haiti to encourage quake victims and relief workers
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, the president of Caritas Internationalis, visited Haiti on Monday to deliver aid from Honduras and to... Read more
Terri’s Day to be marked by memorial Mass and advocacy for disabled
The fifth anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo will be marked by a memorial Mass and a day of... Read more
Survey investigates effect of higher education on religious and moral beliefs
A new survey reports that college professors were more likely than the general population to think that the Ten Commandments... Read more
Abortion to blame for impending retirement crisis, asserts family advocate
The president of the Institute for Family Policy in Spain, Eduardo Hertfelder, stated this week that “Spain is now paying... Read more
Image of Jesus with beer and cigarette causes conflict in northern India
Reactions to the "blasphemous" use of an image of Jesus in Indian school textbooks resulted in the damage of two... Read more
Catholic leaders in Haiti thankful for donation to destitute seminarians
In a recent letter sent to the Catholic charity, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Archbishop Louis Kébreau, President... Read more
Rep. Stupak calls Obama health care proposal 'unacceptable' on abortion
Pro-life Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) released a statement on Tuesday morning, calling President Obama's latest health care proposal “unacceptable” on... Read more
Pope likely to draw huge crowds in Malta
In preparation for Pope Benedict's coming visit to Malta, the Holy See has released some numbers concerning the Church there.... Read more
International convention marking Year for Priests open to all faithful
To mark the end of the Year for Priests in June of this year an international convention will be held... Read more
Feminists manipulating women to promote abortion, warns population expert
In an attempt to pressure officials in Nicaragua to legalize abortion, feminist groups are drawing attention to the dramatic case... Read more
JPII beatification process nearly complete, reveals personal secretary
Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, who was John Paul II’s personal secretary for 40 years, told participants at a... Read more
Pope gives Catholics in Scranton new bishop
Pope Benedict appointed a replacement today for the diocese left vacant by the unexpected resignation of Bishop Joseph Martino last... Read more
