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Kenyan conference calls for urgent methods of AIDS prevention
Participants at the Fifth Pan-African Youth Alive Education for Life Conference have called for urgent programs which address behavior change... Read more
Pope's December prayer intentions emphasize respect for children
Tuesday, the Holy See press office released the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of December. Read more
Connecticut Court orders diocese to release documents in long-resolved sexual abuse cases
The Diocese of Bridgeport has been ordered to release thousands of documents connected to several sexual abuse cases settled in... Read more
Long Island religious sisters say apostolic visitation will be helpful
An order of Benedictine nuns living a life of prayer and care for the elderly on Long Island, New York... Read more
Same-sex ‘marriage’ support is overstated, New York Catholic Conference cautions state legislature
Responding to reports that the New York Senate could vote on same-sex “marriage” today, the New York State Catholic Conference... Read more
Bible reading is central in conversions to Catholicism in Shangai, reports organization
Many conversions are taking place in Shanghai, China, in part thanks to the encouragement of Bible reading and youth outreach... Read more
Same-sex 'marriage' expected to be approved in D.C.
On Tuesday, Dec.1, council members in D.C. are expected to vote in favor of a bill that will legalize same-sex... Read more
AIDS orphans need meaning, not just medical assistance
The Pontifical Mission of Austria reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of AIDS in a declaration sent to Fides News... Read more
Movie about Fatima released on DVD
“The 13th Day,” a movie based on the memoirs of Sister Maria Lucia de Jesus, is being released today on... Read more
Fall meeting of Catholic-Jewish dialogue focuses on witnessing
The fall dialogue between the U.S. bishops and the National Council of Synagogues (NCS) of America Catholic and Jewish leaders... Read more
AIDS victims need effective compassion and a ‘message of conversion,’ Catholic Medical Association leader says
The head of a Catholic medical organization says that World AIDS Day is a time to show “effective compassion” to... Read more
African bishops send World AIDS Day message: 'the Church is second to none in facing HIV in Africa'
In light of World AIDS Day, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) released a statement in... Read more
Spanish bishops say politicians who vote in favor of abortion are ineligible to receive Communion
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martinez Camino of Madrid, said last week... Read more
Car safety researchers using ‘pregnant’ crash-test dummy to protect mothers and unborn
Responding to an increasing number of women who continue to drive late in their pregnancies, car manufacturers are researching safety... Read more
Crucifix is essential to European identity, say bishops of Poland
The Bishops of Poland have joined in the chorus of outrage over a ruling by the EU Human Rights Court... Read more
Italian Bishops turn to 'commercials' to secure funding for 38,000 diocesan priests
The Catholic Conference of Italian Bishops will broadcast a series of spots on national television meant to raise awareness for... Read more
Christian witness 'more credible' in union, writes Pope in letter to Eastern Patriarch
Pope Benedict XVI reached out to Bartholomew I and the Eastern Church Monday in his annual letter to the Patriarch... Read more
N.J. bishops encourage faithful to stand up for marriage
The New Jersey bishops asked pastors to read a statement to their parishioners last weekend which explained the Catholic Church's... Read more
St. Louis Archbishop responds to gay rights protest outside cathedral
In a statement Monday, Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis responded to a demonstration held outside the city's cathedral... Read more
Archbishop of Melbourne celebrates Bushfire Recovery Mass
On Sunday, November 29, Archbishop of Melbourne Denis Hart gathered to celebrate Mass with members of the communities affected by... Read more
