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Vatican responds to Belgium’s ‘protest’ against Pope over condoms in Africa
In response to Belgium’s diplomatic protest against Pope Benedict’s comments that condoms could potentially "increase the problem" of AIDS being... Read more
Holy Father reflects on the hope that John Paul II shared with the world
Yesterday at the Vatican Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI presided over a Mass in commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the... Read more
Pope Benedict expresses ‘great sadness’ over death of Cardinal Umberto Betti
This morning Pope Benedict XVI sent a letter of condolence to Fr. Jose Rodriguez Carballo O.F.M., minister general of the... Read more
Archbishop Vincent Nichols to become next Archbishop of Westminster
Today Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Birmingham to become the 11th Archbishop of Westminster. The "prayerful" and... Read more
Benedict XVI speaks of importance of ‘an emptying of self’ in letter to Buddhists
Touching on the importance of emptying ourselves in order to listen to God and to respect our brothers and sisters,... Read more
Pope approves heroic virtues for ten on path to canonization, including the Brazilian ‘Mother Teresa’
In a meeting with Archbishop Angelo Amato S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Holy Father... Read more
Nurse shares lessons learned on suffering from Columbine
The Columbine massacre of April 20, 1999, in unincorporated Jefferson County remains the worst mass shooting to have ever taken... Read more
Catholics begin ‘ongoing dialogue’ after university’s porn screening canceled
The University of Maryland at College Park has canceled a screening of a “hard-core” pornographic film after state lawmakers threatened... Read more
New CNA column helps readers understand the teachings of Vatican II
Even though January 25, 2009 marked the 50th anniversary of the convocation of the Second Vatican Council, many Catholics remain... Read more
Kansas parishioners plan ahead for future priest or religious life vocation
Holy Name Parish in Winfield, Kansas has never produced a vocation to the priesthood and hasn’t had a vocation to... Read more
Constitutionality of Mt. Soledad veterans’ memorial cross to be defended in court
Arguing that removing the memorial would cause “real, irreparable harm” to war heroes and their families, the Thomas More Law... Read more
S. Philippines Christians fear abductions, mortar attacks by Muslim radicals
Months after the abduction of three Red Cross workers at the hands of Muslim militants, Christians in the apostolic vicariate... Read more
Virginia Gov. Kaine restricts funding for fetal and embryonic stem cell research
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, on Monday signed a bill banning the use of... Read more
Five thousand Spanish youth to receive WYD Cross in Rome
A red sea of five thousand Spanish youth will be in Rome April 3-6 to receive the World Youth Day... Read more
Catholics must announce and witness to the Gospel, instructs Holy Father
The Holy Father spoke today of the importance of evangelization through the witness of one’s life and by sharing the... Read more
Spanish expert uncovers connection between Socialist leader and Planned Parenthood
Spanish expert David del Fresno has published a report on the career of Leire Pajin, Secretary of Organization of the... Read more
Archbishop Beltran: 'Notre Dame has certainly turned against the Catholic Church'
Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran of Oklahoma City has sent a letter to University of Notre Dame President John Jenkins in... Read more
Vatican official says beatification cause of John Paul II moving forward
In an interview with Vatican Radio, the prefect for the Congregation of the Causes of the Saints, Archbishop Angelo Amato,... Read more
Vatican says arrest of Chinese bishop creates obstacles to dialogue
As a meeting on the Church in China drew to a close yesterday, news reached participants that Bishop Julius Jia... Read more
Congressman Smith: Mrs. Clinton, choose either Our Lady of Guadalupe or Margaret Sanger
In an impassionate address to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Congressmen Chris Smith (R-NJ,) argued that Secretary of State... Read more
