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Be faithful witnesses to Christ amidst trials, Pope tells Vietnamese bishops
Pope Benedict XVI received bishops on Saturday from the Episcopal Conference of Vietnam who have just completed their "ad limina"... Read more
Italian cardinal says true society must originate in the family
The president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, said last week that a culture and society that is... Read more
Pope Benedict praying for injured and dead in train explosion
Upon learning that a freight train derailed and exploded Monday night in northern Italy, Pope Benedict expressed his sorrow and... Read more
Pope reminds new archbishops of their role as shepherds
On yesterday's Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Benedict XVI bestowed the pallium, a narrow circular woolen band signifying authority, upon... Read more
Central American bishop calls for peace in Honduras after military coup
Auxiliary Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez of San Salvador called for prayers for peace this past weekend in Honduras after a... Read more
Challenge filed against court order permitting ‘Plan B’ for 17-year-olds
Several Christian and pro-life groups have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit challenging a court order which requires... Read more
Obama's new budget for D.C. allows taxpayer funding for abortions
President Obama has issued a budget recommendation for the 2010 fiscal year that would ease the restrictions on taxpayer funds... Read more
Obama family's church search continues
A White House spokesman has described as “inaccurate” a report that President Barack Obama had decided to make a Camp... Read more
Nuncio to U.N. calls for ‘ethical approach’ to economic crisis
In his remarks at a U.N. economic meeting on Friday, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the head of the Holy See’s permanent... Read more
Catholic environmental group announces upcoming conference
This summer, the Catholic environmental organization, Creatio, will host a conference on environmental issues, seeking to examine the balance between... Read more
Church fosters vote because she desires good of democracy, says Mexican bishop
Bishop Rodrigo Aguilar Martinez of Tehuacan, Mexico said last week the Church encourages citizens to exercise their right to vote... Read more
Midwest students take mission trip to NYC
Twelve high school and college students from southeastern Nebraska traveled to New York City early this month to spend a... Read more
Test ‘seems to confirm’ bone fragments are St. Paul’s, Pope Benedict says
Speaking at a service to mark the end of the Pauline year, Pope Benedict has announced that scientific tests apparently... Read more
Most Spaniards still marry, but divorce on the rise
The Vice President of the Institute for Family Policy, Mariano Martinez-Aedo, said marriage continues to be the civil state of... Read more
Faithful to honor life of St. Thomas
On Friday, the Church will celebrate the feast day of St. Thomas the apostle. Best known for his initial unwillingness... Read more
Holy See to decide future of Uruguayan bishop accused of sexual misconduct
Church leaders in Uruguay are awaiting a decision from the Holy See on how to proceed with the case of... Read more
No room for pedophiles in priestly ministry, says Cardinal Hummes
The prefect for the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, said last week pedophilia is a “terrible crime” that... Read more
Praise for aid program run by Christian Life Movement in Ecuador
After only seven years since its inception, the aid program, “Bread for my Brother,” operated by the Christian Life Movement... Read more
ACLU affiliate sides with Diocese of Bridgeport over lobbying investigation
The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut has protested a state investigation into whether the Diocese of Bridgeport should be categorized... Read more
Pope Benedict sums up Pauline Year as Year for Priests begins
On Sunday Pope Benedict XVI addressed thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the recitation of the Angelus... Read more
