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Chilean bishops propose Jubilee Indult to mark country's bicentennial
During a cordial meeting on Wednesday with President Michele Bachelet, the executive committee of the Chilean Bishop’s Conference proposed a... Read more
Spain's Justice Minister says doctors not allowed to object to abortion
The Collegial Medical Organization and various pro-life groups in Spain have strongly rejected statements by the country’s Minister of Justice,... Read more
Church in Nicaragua rejects Sandinista attacks outside Cathedral of Managua
The clergy of the Archdiocese of Managua said Wednesday they were “profoundly worried and saddened” by the attacks on peaceful... Read more
Mexican bishop extremely saddened by fatal accident he caused
The Diocese of Cordoba in Mexico has expressed sadness over an accident caused by Bishop Eduardo Patino Leal, who fainted... Read more
Cardinal Castrillon confirms reports of telephone conversation with FARC leader
The president emeritus of the Ecclesia Dei Pontifical Commission, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, confirmed to reporters this week that he... Read more
Pope to close Year for Priests in Rome with huge meeting
The Congregation for the Clergy, headed by Cardinal Claudio Hummes, announced this week that the Pope Benedict XVI plans to... Read more
California same-sex ‘marriage’ proponents conflicted over future plans
Backers of California’s Proposition 8 have said that same-sex “marriage” proponents are in “ongoing conflict” about their plans to try... Read more
Court waives charges against pro-lifer accused of blocking abortion clinic traffic
A Kansas court has dismissed criminal charges filed against a pro-life woman who was arrested in the driveway of an... Read more
Kansas parish opens adoration chapel
When Father James Billinger finished talking to Bishop Michael O. Jackels last year about his reassignment to Holy Savior Parish... Read more
Family is fundamental to society, World Congress of Families declaration says
Concluding its 2009 meeting, the World Congress of Families (WCF) has issued its Amsterdam Declaration on the Family. The document... Read more
Youth endangered by music with suggestive lyrics, Filipino bishop says
Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez, the head of the Diocese of Caloocan, is urging music composers and radio stations not to promote... Read more
Audit finds Planned Parenthood affiliate overcharged $629,000 to Medicaid
An audit has uncovered information that Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest has required unnecessary office visits by its poorest... Read more
Archdiocese of St. Paul says ‘reform’ group not associated with Catholic Church
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has announced that a group of Catholics planning a “synod” for church “reform”... Read more
Strong Catholic presence at large music festival in the northeast
More than 100 performers proclaimed God’s overwhelming love during the four-day SoulFest Christian music festival held on Gunstock Mountain. Read more
Former Attorney General responds to attempt to legalize anencephaly abortion in Brazil
The former Attorney General of Brazil, Claudio Fonteles, has strongly called for the defense of the unborn in response to... Read more
Archbishop Gomez proposes community service for illegal immigrants instead of deportation
Discussing the topic of immigration reform, Archbishop of San Antonio José H. Gomez is warning that those who break U.S.... Read more
Catholic playwright works to impact culture by showcasing heroic sanctity
A Catholic California playwright says that theatre is “the grassroots of entertainment” that can have a “profound impact” on young... Read more
Speakers at World Congress of Families decry anti-family ‘cultural imperialism’
Speakers at the Fifth World Congress of Families in Amsterdam on Tuesday discussed the place of the family in the... Read more
N.Y. archbishop takes stock of challenges in the American Catholic Church
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York told CNA last week that the Catholic Church is currently facing many challenges, four... Read more
Pope reminds Ecuadorans to rely on God in building their society
In a telegram sent to Archbishop Raul Vela Chiriboga of Quito, Pope Benedict XVI joined in Ecuador’s bicentennial celebrations and... Read more
