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Swine flu impacting Catholic Communion practices in Texas
Addressing liturgical matters amid concerns of a swine flu outbreak, Bishop of Dallas Kevin J. Farrell has advised his diocese’s... Read more
Former presidential speech writer gives ‘witness to life’ at Notre Dame
William McGurn, former speech writer for George W. Bush, spoke at Notre Dame on April 23, to affirm and be... Read more
Benedict XVI meets with Canadian aboriginal leaders, expresses sorrow for past abuses
Following today’s general audience, the Holy Father met with representatives from the Canadian aboriginal communities and expressed concern for the... Read more
Amidst health emergency, Cardinal Sandoval calls for 'strengthened trust in God'
In a recent press release entitled, “Trust in God and Personal Care,” Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez, of Guadaljara addressed the... Read more
Pope Benedict reflects on the 'Defender of Images'
Benedict XVI dedicated this morning's general audience to teaching on St. Germanus of Constantinople, the defender of icons. St. Germanus’ teaching,... Read more
Pro-life, pro-Obama Catholics collide over Sebelius confirmation
After the U.S. Senate voted 65-31 to confirm Kathleen Sebelius, a Catholic who strongly supports legal abortion, as the Secretary... Read more
Bishop Tobin: Catholic apathy on same-sex ‘marriage’ must end
“Abysmal” Catholic apathy must be overcome to oppose those who are “fiercely determined” to impose homosexual “marriage,” Bishop of Providence,... Read more
Charity helps Solomon islanders rebuild tsunami-damaged church
Aid to the Church in Need has announced that it will help the Catholics of the island of Gaomai in... Read more
Supreme Court upholds tough fines for broadcasts of ‘fleeting’ expletives
In what family advocates called a “huge victory,” the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)... Read more
Providence College blocks anti-immigration former congressman’s speech
Providence College has blocked a campus speech to be given by the vocal illegal immigration opponent and former congressman Tom... Read more
God alone satisfied aspirations of human heart, Cardinal Urosa says
The Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, said this week that consecrated men and women “bear witness that only... Read more
Salvadoran archbishop encourages congressmen to protect marriage
Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas of El Salvador recalled this week that the legislative term in that country ends on... Read more
Senate confirms Gov. Sebelius as HHS Secretary
Despite opposition from pro-life advocates concerned about Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius’ extensive support of abortion, her nomination as Secretary of... Read more
Pro-lifers assaulted while collecting signatures against abortion
On Saturday, April 25, three volunteers of the Right to Life organization and a Chilean in the town of El... Read more
Legal abortion has turned Mexican capital into 'murderous city,' archdiocese warns
The Archdiocese of Mexico City’s weekly newspaper, Desde la Fe, called the second anniversary of the legalization of abortion up... Read more
Cardinal Rivera urges prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe to halt swine flu
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, is encouraging the faithful to pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe... Read more
L'Aquila will 'arise once more,' Pope declares
Touring the earthquake-damaged Abruzzo region of Italy on Tuesday, Pope Benedict met with rescue workers and those impacted by the... Read more
Pope Benedict to ordain 19 new priests
One week after canonizing five new saints for the Church, Pope Benedict XVI will preside over the priestly ordination of... Read more
Italian quake victims comforted by Pope
Italians in the Abruzzo region are still recovering from the devastating earthquake that struck the area northeast of Rome on... Read more
Notre Dame donor protest claims $8.2 million withheld from university
Organizers of a website encouraging University of Notre Dame alumni and donors to withhold donations until its president is replaced... Read more
