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Northernmost diocese in NY receives bishop from Pope Benedict
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict appointed Fr. Terry LaValley of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, N.Y. as its 14th... Read more
Pope praying for victims of disaster on Portuguese island
The Holy Father offered his profound condolences today for the victims of the recent flooding on the Portuguese island of... Read more
Proposed textbook’s treatment of Roe v. Wade changed after Catholic opposition
A proposed North Carolina school textbook that described Roe v. Wade as a ruling against government oppression of rights has... Read more
Church leaders welcome South Africa president’s proposed dialogue on morality
Lamenting that the legacy of Nelson Mandela has been “substantially squandered,” South Africa’s National Church Leaders’ Consultation has said it... Read more
Facebook group targets Down's syndrome kids in Italy
An Italian Facebook group that calls for children with Down syndrome to be used for target practice has drawn protest... Read more
Archdiocese strongly condemns murder of Mexican priest
The Archdiocese of Mexico City released a statement last week strongly condemning the murder of Father Jose Luis Parra Puerto,... Read more
Education is learning how to judge and choose correctly, teaches Italian bishop
During Mass at a seminar on education held in Rome last week, the secretary general of the Italian Bishops' Conference,... Read more
Philippines bishop urges protection of civilians amid severe conflict
A Catholic bishop from the Philippines recently urged the local military and an Islamic separatist group, who are engaged in... Read more
Irish bishop expects Pope to accept his resignation
Following the recent meetings between Pope Benedict VXI and Irish bishops on the sex abuse scandal plaguing the Church in Ireland,... Read more
Deal Hudson calls for 'Catholic Tea Party' at CPAC meeting
At the American Conservative Union's recent annual meeting, Deal Hudson, president of the Catholic Advocate, hosted an event with the... Read more
Cardinal George to speak at Brigham Young University
On Tuesday, Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will give a talk on religious... Read more
Benedict XVI goes on one-week Lenten retreat
The second day of Lenten spiritual exercises took place in the "Redemptoris Mater" chapel on Monday. In three meditations, Fr.... Read more
President's health care proposal comes up short for pro-life leaders
President Barack Obama’s Monday proposal of a revamp of health care legislation drew criticism but also cautious speculation from various... Read more
Stop the massacre of Christians in Iraq, bishop pleads
After the recent murder of four Christians in the city of Mosul, Iraq, the Chaldean Patriarchal Vicar of Baghdad, Bishop... Read more
Legionary priest urges movement to 'assume consequences' and correct mistakes
Over the weekend, the Secretary General of the Legionaries of Christ, Father Evaristo Sada addressed members of the movement about... Read more
European court no longer able to rule on crucifixes in Italy
During meetings last week in Switzerland, 47 countries represented in the Council of Europe adopted a declaration regarding the scope... Read more
Pope hopes for continued Lebanese example of peace in Middle East
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI received the prime minister of Lebanon, Saad Rafic Hariri, in audience. During their meeting he... Read more
Pro-life doctors challenge proposed New Zealand abortion guidelines
Pro-life doctors have gone to court to challenge new medical guidelines that require doctors to advise patients who have doubts... Read more
Cloistered nun tells of life in Alaska monastery
On a recent snowy morning, Blessed Sacrament Monastery in Anchorage looked especially quiet. There were no cars in the parking... Read more
Lent provides time to renew fight against temptation, teaches Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the significance of Lent in his words before the Angelus on Sunday at the Vatican. ... Read more
