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Brazilian bishops pen memorial in support of babies with anencephaly
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Brazil have sent a letter to Supreme Court Minister Carmen Lucia reaffirming their defense... Read more
Pro-life leaders rebuke ‘propaganda’ surrounding Sebelius appointment
Critical reaction to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services continued... Read more
Pro-lifers decry Sebelius nomination as divisive
Reactions against President Obama’s pick of Kathleen Sebelius to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services are coming... Read more
Catholic Church reports growth in seminarians and members
This past Saturday the 2009 edition of the “Annuario Pontifico,” or pontifical yearbook, was presented to the Holy Father. The... Read more
Diocese of Biloxi ends its wait for a bishop
The Diocese of Biloxi, Mississippi received word from the Vatican this morning that its almost year-long wait for a bishop... Read more
Jesuit universities criticized for ‘obscene’ events promoting sexual ideologies
Three Jesuit universities are facing criticism for hosting events promoting sexual license, cross-dressing and homosexual ideologies just as Lent begins,... Read more
Eleven members of ethnic minority group Confirmed at last
Eleven men and women who had "been longing and thirsting for their own faith" for years in refugee camps overseas... Read more
Holy Father recalls importance of angels in the life of Christ
Pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to pray the Angelus prayer at noon with Pope Benedict XVI. In... Read more
Pro-abortion Kansas governor accepts position as HHS secretary
Saturday evening it was announced that Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, a professed Catholic who supports abortion, has accepted a position... Read more
Seven bishops join Catholic Leadership Institute’s Episcopal Advisory Board
Seven U.S. bishops have joined the Catholic Leadership Institute’s Episcopal Advisory Board, the institute announced on Thursday. Read more
Beatification cause for Oblates’ founder takes a step
An Italian nun who founded a religious order may be one step closer to beatification as the Catholic Church investigates... Read more
Bishop Martino writes Sen. Casey over vote against Mexico City policy
Bishop of Scranton Joseph Martino has written again to Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey concerning his vote against the Mexico City... Read more
Lent reminds us that Christian life is a relentless battle, says Mexican cardinal
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass at the archdiocesan Cathedral and said, “Lent... Read more
Pope blames idolatry of money for economic crisis
Meeting with pastors and clergy of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the economic crisis, the... Read more
Obama administration may toss pro-life conscience protections
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is preparing to rescind regulations which made explicit the existing legal protections... Read more
Dissident leader asks Spain and EU to support dialogue in Cuba
Carlos Paya, spokesman for the Christian Liberation Movement in Spain, has asked the European Union and Spain to promote dialogue... Read more
President of bishops conference urges National Accord for peace in Colombia
Colombia’s National Commission on Reconciliation has announced a proposal for a “National Accord for Peace and Reconciliation in Colombia.” Read more
Dr. Dobson steps down as chairman of Focus on the Family
Today it was announced that Dr. James Dobson, has resigned as chairman of the Christian group, Focus on the Family. Read more
Vatican rebuffs Bishop Williamson’s Holocaust apology
On Friday, the Vatican’s spokesman discarded an apology from Bishop Richard Williamson over remarks he made diminishing the extent of... Read more
Benedict XVI appoints bishop for Brazil’s most prominent diocese
This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Archbishop Orani João Tempesta to head the Church in... Read more
