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Pope Benedict XVI

Pope tells Belgian groups that donations build peace

Feb 27, 2009

Echoing his message for the 2009 World Day of Peace, Pope Benedict spoke today with two Belgian associations that support his... Read more

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Pope praying for women and Church in China

Feb 27, 2009

This next month, Pope Benedict will devote himself to praying that women around the world will be more appreciated and... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson

K of C to fight greed of economic crisis with generosity of volunteers

Feb 27, 2009

Today the Knights of Columbus and Fairfield University’s Center for Faith and Public Life will host a summit on the role... Read more

United Flight # 1549 sits in the Hudson after its stunning landing

Catholic survivors attribute ‘miracle on the Hudson’ to God’s mercy

Feb 27, 2009

"The odds were against us but God was with us," said Fred Berretta, a survivor of US Airways Flight 1549... Read more

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Ave Maria University to host ‘Terri’s Day’ Mass

Feb 27, 2009

The Ave Maria Oratory at Ave Maria University will host the “National Mass for Terri’s Day” on March 31 to... Read more

Late-term abortionist George Tiller

Kansas late-term abortionist to face trial

Feb 26, 2009

A judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss the criminal case against Kansas late-term abortionist George Tiller, who has been accused... Read more

Ash Wednesday services at Protestant university attract interest

Feb 26, 2009

Ash Wednesday services at Belmont University have become an annual tradition, with Bishop of Nashville David Choby joining Todd Lake,... Read more

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Fasting shows love and solidarity with the poor, says Argentinean cardinal

Feb 26, 2009

In his Lenten message, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, said amidst the atmosphere of “sadness” on... Read more

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Caritas Nigeria calls for aid for poor amidst global financial crisis

Feb 26, 2009

The office for development, justice and peace of Caritas Nigeria expressed concern this week over “the global recession and the... Read more

Fr. Thomas Rosica

Fr. Thomas Rosica named consultor to Pontifical Social Communications Council

Feb 26, 2009

This morning Fr. Thomas Rosica CSB was appointed as a consultor to the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. Speaking to... Read more

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Court rulings on Education for the Citizenry fail to address main concern, cardinal says

Feb 26, 2009

The new Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, warned this... Read more

Society of St. Pius X Bishop Richard Williamson

Bishop Williamson expresses ‘regret’ for Holocaust comments’ effects

Feb 26, 2009

Society of St. Pius X Bishop Richard Williamson has expressed regret to the Church and to Holocaust victims and their... Read more

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Cardinal Rivera demands priests be allowed to deliver sacraments in hospitals

Feb 26, 2009

The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, has complained that priests and extraordinary ministers of Communion are not... Read more

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Fire at Chicago cathedral doesn’t stop parish life

Feb 26, 2009

As workers cleaned up Holy Name Cathedral and evaluated the damage caused by a Feb. 4 fire, clergy and parishioners... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope calls Catholics to prayer and sacrifice during Lent

Feb 26, 2009

Pope Benedict began Lent yesterday by presiding over Mass at the Church of Saint Sabina and calling on Catholics to... Read more

Targeted Proposition 8 supporter urges Catholics to ‘stand up’ despite critics

Feb 26, 2009

The owner of a family-owned ice cream shop and restaurant in Sacramento who has been targeted by angry phone calls... Read more

Bishop Joseph Martino

Bishop asks university to consider closing Diversity Institute

Feb 26, 2009

Following controversy over the Diversity Institute at Misericordia University’s hosting of a homosexual activist, Bishop of Scranton Joseph F. Martino... Read more

‘Fund to Protect Human Life’ established at Notre Dame

Feb 25, 2009

A new fund for pro-life activities has been established at the University of Notre Dame under the auspices of the... Read more

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Novena begins for Proposition 8 legal case

Feb 25, 2009

The San Francisco-based group Catholics for the Common Good has announced a novena of prayer and fasting for the seven... Read more

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Cardinal Lozano: greater access to abortion in Spain builds ‘the common evil’

Feb 25, 2009

The president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, said this week a proposed reform of... Read more