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Church in Colombia exhorts FARC to begin releasing hostages
The Catholic Church in Colombia is urging the militant group FARC to begin the process of releasing the hostages it... Read more
Catholic bioethicist discusses IVF embryo mix-up
In reaction to the news that a woman was implanted with an embryo from another couple, Father Thomas Berg, Executive... Read more
Study confirms most Americans want health care change but not abortion funding
A new study has found that while most Americans agree that changes must be made to the current health care... Read more
British reports of papal visit bring Archbishop Nichols joy
Various British media outlets reported on Wednesday that Pope Benedict XVI has decided that he will visit Britain next September.... Read more
Vatican spokesman says media is creating confusion over SSPX bishop
The director of the Holy See’s press office, Father Federico Lombardi, denied again today that Pope Benedict knew Bishop Richard... Read more
Follow Padre Pio’s example of service to God and neighbor, Pope urges
At the conclusion of today’s general audience, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the example of St. Pio of Pietrelcina as the... Read more
Supreme Knight appointed to board of Vatican bank
The Commission of Cardinals which oversees the activities of the Vatican's bank, formally called the Institute for the Works of Religion... Read more
Pope encourages Christians to love the truth and thirst for God
Pope Benedict XVI traveled by helicopter from Castel Gandolfo to Rome for Wednesday’s general audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI... Read more
Atlanta archbishop appointed to Synod for Africa
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta as a member of the forthcoming Special Assembly for Africa... Read more
The Pope is the 'rock' of the Church, says Cardinal Lajolo
The president of the Vatican City State Governorate, Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, recalled this week that Pope Benedict XVI is the... Read more
Notre Dame pro-life efforts being tarnished by trespass charges, says law prof
Respected Notre Dame law professor emeritus Charles E. Rice has criticized University of Notre Dame President Fr. John I. Jenkins’... Read more
Tens of thousands to begin 40 Days for Life campaign on Wednesday
The 40 Days for Life autumn campaign will begin on Wednesday in 212 cities, starting efforts like prayer and fasting for... Read more
Catholic Church in Australia seeks refugee status for WYD pilgrim
The Catholic Church in Australia is trying to secure refugee status for a young Kenyan woman who came to Australia... Read more
Development goals must advance amid economic crisis, archbishop tells U.N. council
The present economic crisis may jeopardize development goals in other countries and could undermine human rights, Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi... Read more
Outgoing apostolic nuncio to Canada praised as a ‘bridge builder’
The CEO of Salt and Light Catholic television network has penned a tribute to the Apostolic Nuncio to Canada Archbishop... Read more
Peruvian cardinal warns against growing arms race in Latin America
During his Saturday radio program, “Dialogues of Faith,” Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima warned against using the media to... Read more
Government of Paraguay must reject arms race, bishop says
In a reference to arms deals recently closed by Venezuela and Bolivia, Bishop Claudio Gimenez of Caacupe in Paraguay said... Read more
Legionaries of Christ director in Chile laments revelations about Father Maciel
Father Jose Cardenas, the director of the Legionaries of Christ in Chile, has lamented the recent revelations about the order’s... Read more
Cardinal says Communion received kneeling and on the tongue is most reverent
In a homily Sunday at the Cathedral of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani said, “The most respectful manner of receiving... Read more
CNA introduces ‘In Good Company’ column
Focusing on the positive ideas, people and happenings in the world today, Catholic News Agency is pleased to announce a... Read more
