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Pro-lifers reject attempts to legalize abortion in Uruguay
On the eve of the country’s presidential elections to be held on November 29, the National Coordinating Association for Life... Read more
Archbishop of Detroit leads pro-life vigil 'rooted in Christian love'
On Saturday, nearly 700 parishioners of the Archdiocese of Detroit participated in a pro-life vigil led by Archbishop Allen Vigneron. ... Read more
Pope calls for solidarity in action for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The Holy Father released a message today regarding the 96th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, to be observed on... Read more
Producer of 'The Passion of the Christ' calls on students to 'make the world a better place'
The latest installment of the Franciscan University Distinguished Speaker Series, Steve McEveety, the producer of “The Passion of the Christ,”... Read more
Third phase of Catholic/Anglican dialogue to include cooperative investigation of 'divisive' issues
An interview on Vatican Radio Wednesday morning revealed that the third phase of official dialogue between the the Catholic Church... Read more
Nine Cardinals to take part in Novena for feast of Immaculate Conception
From November 29th to December 7th a novena dedicated to the Immaculate Mother will be led by nine cardinals in... Read more
Massachusetts priest and sister honored for service to black Catholics
A priest and a religious sister of Massachusetts have been honored for their service to the black Catholic community. Read more
Laity must bear witness to Christ, says Cardinal Bertone
During a Mass this week in Assisi celebrating the 10th anniversary of the reopening of the Basilica of St. Francis,... Read more
Proclaim Christ and promote reconciliation, Pope Benedict urges Vietnamese Catholics
The Holy Father has sent a message to Vietnamese Catholics who recently opened their Jubilee Year marking the 350th anniversary... Read more
Sioux Falls cathedral renovation project points to the divine
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls, S.D is undergoing a three-year makeover to restore the it to the... Read more
African dioceses assist Angolan refugees, appeal for help
In what is being called a “blatant act of revenge,” over 40,000 Angolan citizens have been expelled from the Democratic... Read more
Association in favor of crucifixes in schools to march on St. Peter's square
This Sunday, an Association called "Piccola Chiesa" a Movement for Family Love, is planning a march on St. Peter's square... Read more
International Theological Commission to discuss ‘theological methodology’ at plenary session
The International Theological Commission is scheduled to celebrate the first plenary session of its new five-year term Nov. 30 –... Read more
EU commission strikes down British religious freedom exemptions from anti-discrimination law
The European Union has compelled the British government to remove religious freedom exemptions from an anti-discrimination bill. The move will... Read more
Downtown Chicago Nativity Scene to be dedicated Saturday
The Chicago Nativity Scene will be dedicated in Daly Plaza in downtown on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m., organizers... Read more
Author encourages Alaska Catholics to boldly share the faith
While many Catholics might find the idea of evangelization intimidating and a bit scary, it doesn’t have to be, says... Read more
Reported hate crimes against U.S. Catholics up by nearly 25 percent
New FBI statistics on hate crimes show a nine percent increase in crimes against religious groups in 2008 and an... Read more
CNN chooses young Filipino Catholic as 'Hero of the Year'
CNN has chosen a young Filipino Catholic as the winner of the their annual prize, “Hero of the Year.” Efren... Read more
Buenos Aires governor should appeal ruling on homosexual 'marriage,' Cardinal Bergoglio says
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, said this week that the governor of Buenos Aires should have... Read more
Baltimore City Council passes law that would burden pro-life pregnancy centers
The Baltimore City Council on Monday night approved regulations that would require pregnancy centers to post notices that they do... Read more
