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Thirty-seven U.S. Senators call for release of Vietnamese priest Fr. Ly
On Wednesday 37 members of the U.S. Senate called on President Nguyen Minh Triet to release Fr. Thadeus Nguyen Van... Read more
Renowned moral theologian weighs-in on Theology of the Body debate
Fr. Maurizio Faggioni, OFM, a professor at the top pontifical institute for moral theology, the Pontifical Academy “Alphonsianum,” said in... Read more
Pioneer community of fraternas in Denver turns 10
On the evening of June 12, a small group of consecrated laywomen celebrated the 10th anniversary of their apostolic ministry... Read more
Vatican investigator finds 'compelling case' for miracle in Witchita
Considering the beatification of the Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun, a Vatican investigation has found enough evidence of a... Read more
Holy Father names new Archbishop of Saint Boniface in Canada
This morning it was announced that Bishop Albert LeGatt of Saskatoon will become the next Archbishop of Saint Boniface in... Read more
Twelve move closer to sainthood
Today the Holy Father authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to publish decrees declaring miracles, martyrdom ot heroic... Read more
Vatican officials discuss findings from the sarcophagus of St. Paul
Today at the Vatican, Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo, archpriest of the papal basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls, and... Read more
Schedule for papal trip to the Czech Republic released
Today the itinerary for Pope Benedict’s September 26 -28 trip to the Czech Republic was made public. His visit will... Read more
Annapolis woman healed of cancer through intercession of Bl. Seelos
An Annapolis woman whose cancer disappeared without explanation has become the focus of canonization efforts for a priest who was... Read more
Turkish authorities may give further permission for services in Church of St. Paul
Turkish authorities may indefinitely extend permission for Christians to pray in the ancient Church of St. Paul in Tarsus, the... Read more
Catholics responds to Orthodox Jews’ grave concern over proselytism and bishops’ note
Representatives of the U.S. bishops and two Orthodox Jewish associations met last week to discuss a recent bishops’ document on... Read more
Women Against Abortion petition signed by more than 30,000 in Spain
The organization Women Against Abortion in Spain has collected more than 30,000 signatures against the government’s plan to liberalize abortion... Read more
Catholic leaders protest D.C. funding for abortions, same-sex ‘marriage' decision
Pro-lifers and defenders of marriage reacted critically on Tuesday to an Obama administration proposal to use taxpayer funds for abortions... Read more
Douglas Kmiec nominated to become U.S. Ambassador to Malta
Today the White House announced that President Obama will nominate Douglas Kmiec, a Catholic and self-described pro-life law professor, as... Read more
Expect a 'robust conscience clause,' President Obama says
President Obama promised a “robust conscience clause” in a 41-minute meeting with some members of the Catholic press this morning. Read more
President Obama explains details of family church search
At a meeting today with press members in the White House's Roosevelt Room, President Obama revealed the difficulties that he... Read more
Christians must work with those who win elections, says Mexican archbishop
Archbishop Jose Fernandez Arteaga wrote in an article this week that after the elections in Mexico this coming Sunday, Christians... Read more
Statue of John Paul II unveiled at hospital where he recovered from assassination attempt
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, Poland, who was Pope John Paul II’s personal secretary for more than 40 years, unveiled... Read more
Church in Honduras rejects accusations of aiding in ouster of president
The executive secretary of Caritas Honduras, Father German Calix, said the Church in that country rejects accusations that it was... Read more
Rogue priest asks clergy to push Knights from parishes, exploit insurance policies
Citing the organization’s support for traditional marriage, a suspended Catholic priest who has turned to homosexual activism has called for... Read more
