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Priest denies Vietnamese media’s charges of ‘counter-revolutionary’ activity
A Vietnamese priest has denied media accusations that he has engaged in “counter-revolutionary” activities, including the possession on his laptop... Read more
Catholic radio show to feature novel: Mariette in Ecstasy
On Wednesday, Catholic Radio International (CRI) began its presentation on Ron Hansen’s highly praised novel, Mariette in Ecstasy, on its... Read more
Holy See ambassador nominee faces ‘difficult task’ in Rome, Weigel says
Catholic commentator George Weigel has written an “open letter” to Dr. Miguel Diaz, President Obama’s nominated ambassador to the Holy... Read more
Planned Parenthood to open new Florida clinics after past mismanagement closes five
A year after five Planned Parenthood clinics in Florida were shut down amid financial mismanagement including a missing $440,000, the... Read more
Argentinean archbishop calls recent political campaign 'strange'
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata in Argentina, said yesterday that the political campaign leading up to this weekend’s elections... Read more
Cardinal Rivera makes energetic call to defend life and women in Mexico
During his homily on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City called for... Read more
Court permits Prop. 8 backers to defend law for Attorney General
The U.S. District Court has agreed to allow ProtectMarriage.com to defend Proposition 8 in a lawsuit, after the state's Attorney General, Jerry... Read more
Apostolic visit to Legionaries of Christ to begin July 15
After the announcement on March 31 that Pope Benedict XVI had ordered an Apostolic Visitation of the Legionaries of Christ, many... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Uruguayan bishop accused of sexual misconduct
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Francisco Domingo Barbosa Da Silveira of Minas in Uruguay, in accord... Read more
Holy Father explains mission and meaning of priestly ministry
At the general audience in St. Peter’s Square this morning, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the Year for Priests, laying... Read more
Benedict XVI urges state aid for victims of extortion
As typically done following his Wednesday general audience address, Pope Benedict gave public greetings to groups who were present. Today... Read more
Holy Father’s social encyclical to be released July 7
The Vatican has announced that Pope Benedict’s third encyclical, “Caritas in veritate” (Charity in Truth) will be presented on Tuesday,... Read more
Pope praying for reconciliation around the world in July
For the month of July, Pope Benedict XVI has chosen two prayer intentions that focus on unity and reconciliation throughout... Read more
Man in SUV attempts to run over 60-year-old pro-life demonstrator
A man allegedly tried to run over a 60-year-old protestor outside a Planned Parenthood office in Chico, California on June... Read more
Obama’s LGBT Pride remarks insulted mainstream America, pro-family leader says
President Barack Obama on Monday addressed an “LGBT Pride” reception at the White House, characterizing opponents of homosexual political issues... Read more
‘Groundbreaking’ invention creates life-sized 3D models of unborn children
An art design student in Britain has developed a new method to use ultrasound and MRI scans to create life-sized... Read more
True culture of peace is born of charity, says Cardinal Bertone
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said last week the true culture of peace is born out of the... Read more
Planned Parenthood counselor admits clinic sometimes ‘bends the rules’ for minors
Another student investigation into Planned Parenthood’s treatment of alleged statutory rape victims has caught on video an Alabama counselor’s admission... Read more
Cuban dissident receives award, vows not to abandon prisoners of conscience
The coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement in Cuba, Oswaldo Paya, said last week the organization would continue promoting the... Read more
Canadian bishops' report: Mexican aid partners ‘imprudent’ but not pro-abortion
An investigating committee with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has released its report concerning allegations a CCCB-affiliated agency... Read more
