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Jesus changed the world by dying, not by killing, Pope says

Apr 10, 2009

Thousands of the faithful gathered in the Colleseum today for the Good Friday Way of the Cross ceremony led by Archbishop... Read more

President Barack Obama

Obama's candidates for Vatican ambassador failing 'simple standard'

Apr 9, 2009

The Obama administration has seen three possible candidates it floated for the position of U.S. ambassador to the Holy See... Read more

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School faces lawsuit for dismissing student who refused to condone homosexuality

Apr 9, 2009

A lawsuit was filed against Eastern Michigan University on Thursday after school officials allegedly dismissed a student from the school’s... Read more

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Jesus freely offers himself 'today,' Benedict XVI says at Mass of the Lord's Supper

Apr 9, 2009

This evening at 5:30 in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Benedict celebrated the Mass of the Lord's Supper with priests from... Read more

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Pope renews his priestly vows at Holy Thursday Mass

Apr 9, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI presided over the Mass of the Holy Oils and the renewal of priestly vows this morning at... Read more

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Ten Holy Cross priests write in objection to Notre Dame Obama invite

Apr 9, 2009

A letter from ten priests of the Congregation of the Holy Cross has been published in the University of Notre... Read more

Sr. Aine Hugues, from Caritas South Africa and Tracy, from SAZAM, (Photo: SABC)

Southern African Catholics donate 258 tons of aid relief for Zimbabwe

Apr 8, 2009

Responding to a call from their bishops, Southern African Catholics have gathered 258 tons of food and medicine to be... Read more

Abbey Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, Belmont Abbey College

Youths, young adults gather for Lenten prayer, reflection at Belmont Abbey

Apr 8, 2009

“We are all on a pilgrimage during the Lenten season,” said Bishop Peter J. Jugis.  This is a “time for... Read more

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Entering the holiest time in the Church

Apr 8, 2009

By Lisa Maxson

As Christians prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection at Easter, they must first remember his suffering and death, said Father Francis... Read more

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair

Just after joining Catholic Church, Tony Blair questions teaching on homosexuality

Apr 8, 2009

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, speaking in an interview with a homosexual magazine, has advocated that Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

Cardinal Edward Egan

Cardinal Egan released from hospital

Apr 8, 2009

Cardinal Edward Egan, the outgoing Archbishop of New York City, was released from St. Vincent’s Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Doctors... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez

Top ranking Hispanic bishop criticizes Notre Dame, supports local bishop

Apr 8, 2009

The highest ranking Hispanic bishop in the U.S., Archbisop Jose H. Gomez, has released a letter saying Notre Dame’s invitation... Read more

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CNA offering resources for the celebrating Easter

Apr 8, 2009

To help our readers celebrate Easter this year, CNA is providing a full list of resources focused on the Easter... Read more

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Cardinal Castrillon denies he has been asked to step down

Apr 8, 2009

Responding to reports in the media, the president of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, said that... Read more

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Oprah’s website buries Dr. Oz's ‘stem cell debate is dead’ statement

Apr 8, 2009

Yesterday, Dr. Mehment Oz appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show to voice his support for adult stem cell research and... Read more

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Pope plans visit to L'Aquila earthquake victims

Apr 8, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI said today at his weekly general audience that he will visit the earthquake plagued city of L'Aquila... Read more

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Trisimony 13 baby exceeding expectations, says Omaha mom

Apr 8, 2009

By Lisa Maxson

John Paul Hauser, a baby featured in a February article, is doing "really, really well" and developmentally is exceeding expectations,... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI

Holy Week is most important week of the year, Pope says

Apr 8, 2009

Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to attend Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly General Audience and catechesis.  The... Read more

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Scranton bishops ask Catholic higher ed to ensure fidelity in health services

Apr 8, 2009

Following a report of contraceptives being sold at a Pennsylvania Catholic university, the bishops of the Diocese of Scranton have... Read more

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Colorado contraception bill ventures into abortifacient debate

Apr 8, 2009

A “dangerously broad” proposed Colorado law written to protect contraception in response to a “personhood amendment” ballot measure is headed... Read more