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Nuncio in Haiti says Church should use 'moral authority' to distribute aid

Jan 20, 2010

The Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti, Archbishop Bernardito Auza called on volunteers in the country to use “their moral authority” in... Read more

Enu Zizi being rehydrated after a week under the rubble of the cathedral.

Rescuers find body of Vicar General in Haiti

Jan 20, 2010

The body of Vicar General Charles Benoit was found beneath the ruins of the Port-au-Prince Cathedral today, a week after... Read more

Martha Brown / Senator Scott Brown

Pro-life leaders cheer Brown's win over Coakley

Jan 20, 2010

Several prominent pro-life leaders are responding to Scott Brown's Senate victory in Massachusetts last night, with one saying that Brown's... Read more

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Knights of Columbus call for referendum to defend true marriage

Jan 20, 2010

The Knights of Columbus have called on both the Mexico City Legislative Assembly and the head of the federal government... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope calls special meeting with Irish bishops at the Vatican

Jan 20, 2010

Pope Benedict XVI will meet with the Catholic bishops of Ireland in a private audience at the Holy See in... Read more

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Aid to the Church in Need sends its first relief package to quake-stricken Haiti

Jan 20, 2010

Aid to the Church in Need sent $70,000 in emergency help for Haiti last Friday, with more aid planned in... Read more

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. / Dr. Alveda King.

Planned Parenthood is ‘lying’ about MLK, Alveda King charges

Jan 20, 2010

Dr. Alveda King, pro-life advocate and niece of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has attacked Planned Parenthood, saying its... Read more

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Speakers to describe the ‘pain’ of abortion at Supreme Court building

Jan 20, 2010

Pro-life activist Dr. Alveda King, actress Jennifer O’Neill and 45 women and men from the organization Silent No More will... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Chairman of CRS.

Catholic Relief Services sees ‘tremendous response’ for Haitian appeal

Jan 20, 2010

Catholic Relief Services on Tuesday reported it has received a “tremendous response” of cash donations for relief and recovery in... Read more

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Mexican Catholic newspaper clarifies why gays cannot adopt children

Jan 19, 2010

The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Mexico City, “Desde la Fe,” has published an explanation of the Church’s teaching... Read more

One of the icons and a cross floating in zero gravity on the ISS.

Relics, icons and crosses are onboard International Space Station, cosmonaut says

Jan 19, 2010

The Gospels, four icons, crosses and a relic of the True Cross have been taken aboard the Russian segment of... Read more

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Church in El Salvador urges spiritual reconciliation among country's citizens

Jan 19, 2010

As El Salvador celebrates the 18th anniversary of peace agreements between the country's government and rebel groups, the Apostolic Nuncio... Read more

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Thousands gather for abortion protest in Houston

Jan 19, 2010

On Martin Luther King Day, thousands of people, including nationally renowned pro-life leaders came from across the U.S. to protest... Read more

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Jewish-Catholic dialogue continues after papal synagogue visit

Jan 19, 2010

Since Pope Benedict's visit to the Synagogue of Rome on Sunday, media outlets have produced countless stories on the state... Read more

CRS workers unload aid packages in Port-au-Prince.

Catholic organizations continue relief efforts in Haiti

Jan 19, 2010

Despite numerous obstacles, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has continued its relief efforts in Haiti after the catastrophic earthquake that left... Read more

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Chilean bishop encourages collaboration between political parties

Jan 19, 2010

Bishop Alejandro Goic, president of the Chilean bishops' conference met with the newly-elected president of the country, Sebastian Pinera and... Read more

Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie

Chris Christie begins his inauguration day with Mass

Jan 19, 2010

The morning of his inauguration as governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie (R-N.J.) attended Mass in Newark, New Jersey, “looking... Read more

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Virtual March for Life drawing thousands

Jan 19, 2010

Americans United for Life president Dr. Charmaine Yoest has announced the first ever Virtual March for Life taking place on... Read more

Spanish drug agency confirms grave effects of morning-after pill

Jan 19, 2010

The Spanish Agency for Drugs and Health Care Products, which is under the Ministry of Health, recently stated in a... Read more

Vatican prepares for Middle East Synod by outlining regional issues

Jan 19, 2010

The Vatican Press Office presented on Tuesday the "Lineamenta" document in preparation for the convocation of the Special Assembly of... Read more