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Vatican could convert Lefebvrists into personal prelature, says Fellay
In an interview with the Chilean daily, “El Mercurio,” the Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X, Bernard... Read more
Oklahoma law that collects abortion stats won’t violate privacy, backers say
Proponents of Oklahoma legislation that would ban sex-selective abortions and would require the collection and internet publication of statistics on... Read more
Weigel: New provision marks ‘end of an era’ in Anglican-Catholic relations
Catholic commentator George Weigel says that the Vatican’s announcement of a new provision for Anglican groups who desire to convert... Read more
Traditional Anglican group ‘profoundly moved’ by Pope's new provision for converts
The Primate of the Traditional Anglican Communion has responded to the Vatican’s announcement of a new provision for Anglicans who... Read more
Mexican archbishop warns against profiting from poverty
This week Archbishop Victor Sanchez Espinoza of Puebla in Mexico City denounced those who “profit from poverty,” emphasizing the suffering... Read more
D.C. National Shrine to mark 50th anniversary in November
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will mark its 50th anniversary on Nov. 20, closing a... Read more
Archbishop Nichols gathers London financiers to study Caritas in Veritate
Finance leaders of global influence met at Schroders Bank in London’s financial district on Wednesday morning to explore the relevance... Read more
Towey to leave presidency of St. Vincent's at end of academic year
St. Vincent College has announced that Jim Towey will be stepping down as the institution´s president at the conclusion of... Read more
'Abortion crushes hope,' says Rep. Chris Smith at health care press conference
Pro-life leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the danger of federally-funded abortion being a part of... Read more
Archdiocese laments feminist praise for 30,000 legal abortions performed in Mexico City
The Archdiocese of Mexico City has criticized the so-called “success” celebrated by abortion supporters in the country after it was... Read more
Mother of Pope's personal secretary passes away
Gertrud Gänswein, the 78 year old mother of Pope Benedict's personal secretary, Msgr. Georg Gänswein died on Wednesday at her... Read more
Manual for proper celebration of the Mass officially presented to the Pope
Cardinal Antonio Canizares, Prefect of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, today officially presented... Read more
Peruvian Congress continues forward with measure to legalize abortion
A new bill that would legalize abortion in cases of rape and fetal deformation has moved through a Congressional committee... Read more
Understanding the Faith requires friendship with Christ, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI addressed almost 40,000 people on Wednesday about a figure known as “the last of the Fathers of... Read more
Catholic Campaign for Human Development aims collection at economic crisis
This year’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is intended to help struggling families in the midst... Read more
Synod for Africa expresses deep sorrow over continent's conflicts
The Seventeenth General Congregation of the Synod for Africa began in Rome on Tuesday with the reading of a letter... Read more
Mother Teresa’s remains will not be returned to Albania, Indian government says
The government of India has told the Albanian government that it will not allow the remains of Blessed Teresa of... Read more
Experts say Portuguese Nobel winner is showing ignorance of the Bible
Several experts said this week that the statements by Jose Saramago about the Bible, which he called “a manual of... Read more
Archbishop denounces murder of 400 children in Guatemala
The Office of Human Rights of the Archdiocese of Guatemala denounced the murders of over 400 children between January and... Read more
Spanish bishop denounces new law on abortion as 'venom of immorality'
Bishop Jesus Sanz Montes of Huesca in Spain has called the new law on abortion being promoted by the Zapatero... Read more
