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‘VITAE Monologues’ play depicts real-life effects of abortion
A new play called the VITAE Monologues aims to portray the traumatic effects of abortion in “real-life” stories about women... Read more
Activists vandalize parish under construction in Bolivia
A new parish being built in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz was attacked for the second time last week... Read more
EWTN to provide TV, radio and internet coverage of Holy Land visit
Those wanting to follow Pope Benedict XVI’s historic trip to the Holy Land will be able to tune in to... Read more
Fiat gives Pope special vehicle for visit to earthquake region
Pope Benedict XVI used a vehicle that was especially commissioned by Fiat for his visit to the region of Abruzzo... Read more
Israeli-Vatican talks continue as papal trip nears
Days before Pope Benedict’s trip to the Holy Land, the Vatican’s Bilateral Permanent Working Commission and the State of Israel... Read more
Priests must ‘abide in Christ’ through prayer, Pope teaches
On the fourth Sunday of Easter, Pope Benedict celebrated Mass at the Vatican Basilica and conferred priestly ordination on 19... Read more
Pope says he goes to the Holy Land ‘as a pilgrim of peace’
Members of the Papal Foundation met with Pope Benedict on Saturday and heard him speak about his trip to the... Read more
Italian president honors Pope with concert on his fourth papal anniversary
Celebrating the fourth anniversary of Benedict XVI’s pontificate, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano offered a concert for him last Thursday. The... Read more
Poll: Catholics likely to favor use of torture
A new survey from the Pew Center Forum on Religion & Public Life claims that Catholics are more likely than... Read more
The beauty of the contemplative life
At the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Valparaiso, Nebraska the Discalced Carmelite Sisters lead a life of prayer... Read more
Benedict XVI prays for vocations, upcoming Holy Land visit
Fifty thousand filled St. Peter's Square to pray the Regina Coeli with Pope Benedict XVI at noon on Sunday, following... Read more
U.S. bishops issue ‘adaptations’ for swine flu outbreak
Responding to reports of the spread of swine flu, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released a brief... Read more
Pennsylvania diocese blessed with second Carmelite community
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has announced that a second community of Discalced Carmelite nuns will be established... Read more
Chinese officials force paid surrogate mothers to have abortions
Echoing other reports of coercion in enforcement of China’s one-child policy, Chinese authorities have reportedly forced mothers to abort their... Read more
World’s oldest Benedictine monk dies at 108
The world’s oldest Benedictine monk died in Indiana on Wednesday at the age of 108. Read more
Uribe’s visit with Pope will foster peace in Colombia, says Cardinal Castrillon
Before meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Thursday, President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia attended a Mass celebrated... Read more
Survey finds church-going Catholics more likely to disapprove of ND Obama invite
While Catholics have mixed reviews regarding President Obama’s invite to speak at Notre Dame, research released by the Pew Forum... Read more
Mexican archbishop reiterates 'dependence on God' amidst flu epidemic
In a statement released this week, Archbishop Jose Fernandez Arteaga of Chihuahua, Mexico reflected on the health crisis facing the... Read more
Souter retirement reignites battle for judiciary
Supreme Court Justice David Souter plans to retire from his seat on the country's highest court when it completes its... Read more
NY governor offends religious leaders with gay ‘marriage’ explanation
This week New York Governor David Paterson attended a gay pride rally and lashed out at religious leaders for opposing... Read more
