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Steubenville alum addresses identity of Catholic colleges
The new rector of the Catholic University of Costa Rica, Father Fernando Munoz Mara, called on Catholic colleges to follow... Read more
Colombian bishops call for further debate on health care
During their 88th Plenary Assembly, the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia called for greater debate on the country's current health care... Read more
Illinois city reconsiders proposed ‘bubble zone’ after pro-life objections
Objections from pro-life advocates have prompted Rockford, Illinois city officials to reconsider a proposed abortion clinic “bubble zone” ordinance. The... Read more
Homeland Security assessed threat of pro-life rally in Wisconsin
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted a “threat assessment” of a pro-life and pro-abortion activists before a planned Wisconsin... Read more
Vatican official recalls impact of Eluana Englaro's death
A year after the death of Eluana Englaro, known as Italy's Terri Schiavo, the president of the Pontifical Academy for... Read more
Allentown Catholic bishop teaches fundamentals of basketball, faith
At a recent Catholic Youth Organization basketball clinic in Pennsylvania, Bishop John Barres of the Diocese of Allentown gave young... Read more
Malta bishops announce schedule for Pope Benedict’s April visit
The Archdiocese of Malta has announced the schedule of Pope Benedict XVI’s April visit to the island country for the... Read more
Bolivian bishop urges catechists to proclaim Christ in a world that rejects him
Auxiliary Bishop Sergio Gualberti of Santa Cruz encouraged new catechists in the Bolivian capital of La Paz to find inspiration... Read more
Planned Parenthood report criticizes Catholic Church for 'denying positive aspects of sex'
The International Planned Parenthood Federation recently issued a report that advocates sex education being given to children as young as ten... Read more
Catholic hospitals comprise one quarter of world's healthcare, council reports
During its 25th anniversary celebrations, the Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers announced that the Catholic Church... Read more
Pope extols St. Anthony of Padua's insights on prayer
In Wednesday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke on the life and history of “one of the most popular saints... Read more
Holy Father meets with Lutheran delegation, encourages prayer and dialogue
After today’s general audience, the Holy Father met with a delegation from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) in... Read more
New York City church to mark 40 years of First Friday nightlong vigil
A New York City church will mark the 40th Anniversary of its nightlong First Friday vigil in March. Read more
Focus on the Family reports 760,000 have watched Tebow's story
Gary Schneeberger, Vice President of Media Relations at Focus on the Family, has said his organization’s Super Bowl ad featuring... Read more
Catholic nominated for China's Top 10 People of 2009 awards
Media and government acknowledgment of two lay Catholics in China suggest an increasing social recognition of Catholics in the officially... Read more
Tensions over women bishops in Church of England continue at General Synod
As the Church of England’s General Synod begins, some Anglo-Catholic leaders have said if their concerns about the introduction of... Read more
Costa Rican president-elect praises Catholic values and teachings
Archbishop Hugo Barrantes Urena of Costa Rica sent his greetings to the country’s first female president, Laura Chinchilla, reminding her... Read more
Pro-family organizations denounce homosexual agenda in Chilean schools
Responding to a call by Archbishop Cristian Caro of Puerto Montt in Chile, numerous family organizations are urging a campaign... Read more
U.S. lawmakers nominate Chinese human rights defenders for Nobel Prize
Three Chinese human rights advocates have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers.... Read more
March for Life groups encourage support for mothers
The more than 80 organizations that have joined together for the March for Life in Spain have released a statement... Read more
