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Pope Benedict calls for revolution of holiness in Africa
In St. Peter’s Basilica, during Sunday’s Opening Mass for the Synod of African Bishops, Pope Benedict XVI preached holiness as... Read more
Catholics recall and honor life of St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi, "the little beggar," whose feast is celebrated on October 4, is perhaps the most popular saint... Read more
Synod launches with focus on issues facing Church in Africa
Over two hundred bishops and dozens of experts and observers are gathering in Vatican City today for the Second Special Assembly... Read more
Catholic University of America’s president to step down in 2010
Fr. David M. O’Connell, C.M., president of the Catholic University of America, has announced that he will step down as... Read more
Anchorage groups see link between needs of the body and soul
The chill of fall is descending on Anchorage, along with bright yellow birch leaves – signs of a disappearing summer.... Read more
Local bishop bars Medjugorje seers from parish, clarifies role of messages
Bishop Ratko Peric of Mostar-Duvno in Bosnia and Herzegovina has sent letters to the pastor and a parochial vicar in... Read more
Archbishop of Manila orders special collection as typhoons ravage the country
As another major storm approaches the typhoon-battered Philippines, the national government has declared a “state of calamity” and Archbishop of... Read more
Cuban dissident condemned to prison in summary trial
A prominent dissident who has been involved with the Christian Liberation Movement's (CLM) Varela Project, was condemned to two years... Read more
Famous Cibeles Square to welcome Benedict XVI for WYD 2011
World Youth Day organizers in Spain announced yesterday that they are expecting some two million to attend the international youth... Read more
Europe needs more priests, says Cardinal Erdö
During his remarks at the opening of the Plenary Assembly of the Council of Episcopal Conferences of Europe, council president... Read more
Spanish bishops urge faithful to participate in October 17 pro-life march
The Bishops’ Conference of Spain issued a statement this week calling on the faithful to participate in the pro-life march... Read more
Benedict XVI to visit Cyprus in June of 2010
The government of Cyprus announced on Thursday that Pope Benedict XVI has accepted an invitation to visit the country made... Read more
Pope calls for respect for life and protection of consciences in the U.S.
This morning at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received the letters of accreditation from the new U.S. Ambassador to the Holy... Read more
Bishops ask Senate to keep President Obama’s promises on health care
In a letter sent to the U.S. Senate on September 30, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Bishop William Murphy and Bishop John... Read more
Cardinal Rigali: Respect Life Sunday a day to remember the ‘shared gift’ of human life
Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia has written a letter for Respect Life Sunday which emphasizes the gift of human life,... Read more
Agenda announced for U.S. bishops’ Fall general assembly
The Fall General Assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will take place November 16-19 in Baltimore. The... Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Holy See to present credentials on Friday
Miguel H. Díaz, the U.S. Ambassador-designate to the Holy See, will present his letter of credentials from President Barack Obama... Read more
Church in Brazil celebrates national week for life and day of the unborn
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops of Brazil has announced that the Church will celebrate the National Week for Life... Read more
Extreme poverty is also a violation of human rights, says Argentinean cardinal
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has called for an ethical response to solve the problem of... Read more
At least 23 killed after church collapses in Nepal
At least 23 people were killed in the eastern Nepal when the three-story bamboo structure in which they were sleeping... Read more
