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Pope Benedict sends “Thank You Note” to well-wishers
The Vatican has included a link on its website with a short message of thanks written by Archbishop Leonardo Sandi,... Read more
Archbishop Burke opposes Sheryl Crow concert out of pastoral necessity
Archbishop Raymond Burke said he had to oppose the upcoming benefit concert for a local Catholic hospital that features musician... Read more
Holy See denies political meddling by Pope in Mexico abortion controversy
The sub-director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Ciro Benedettini, denied this week that Pope Benedict XVI meddled in... Read more
Colombian court temporarily suspends arrest order against archbishop
A Colombian court in the city of Manizales has temporarily suspended an arrest order against Archbishop Fabio Betancourt Tirado, who... Read more
Conference will examine international responsibility to justice and charity, Vatican official says
The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, led by Harvard law professor Mary Ann Glendon kicked off a five-day plenary session... Read more
Sentence of Guatemalan bishop’s killers ratified
Guatemala’s Constitutional Court has ratified the 20 year prison sentence handed down against those responsible for the death of Auxiliary... Read more
Civil disobedience and media campaign urged to stop spread of abortion in Mexico
Various civil groups in Mexico have announced they will defer to the official reaction of the Archdiocese of Mexico City,... Read more
Abortion is new form of terrorism: Spanish foundation backs statements by Archbishop Amato
In response to the legalization of abortion by the Legislative Assembly of Mexico City, the Life Foundation in Spain said... Read more
Japanese Manga promoting vocations in the U.K.
In anticipation of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations – which the Church celebrates this coming Sunday, the 29th... Read more
Persecution of the Church comes with faithfulness, says Argentinean Cardinal
In his opening address for the 93rd Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, conference president Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio... Read more
Vatican official denounces “terrorism” of abortion and euthanasia
The Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said abortion and euthanasia represent “terrorism... Read more
Congress inspired in messages of Pope Benedict XVI at WMF Valencia 2006 concludes in Spain
This past Sunday, the Diocese of Segovia concluded a congress on the messages of Pope Benedict XVI during the World... Read more
Martyrs of the Armenian holocaust remembered in Holy Land
On Tuesday the Franciscans charged with the care of the Holy Land celebrated the “Day of Memory of the Armenian... Read more
Pontifical Council sends message to Buddhists: education for peace begins with family values
Made public today was the annual message to the world’s Buddhists as they celebrate their Feast of Vesakh. The message,... Read more
Australian Cardinal says Virginia Tech shootings demonstrate need for community
The tragedy at Virginia Tech demonstrates the human need for others and the devastating effect of isolation and loneliness in... Read more
Abortion legalized in Mexican capital
On Tuesday evening the Legislative Assembly of Mexico City, dominated by members of the leftist Party of the Democratic Revolution,... Read more
Religious groups, leaders advocate U.S. Farm Bill reforms
As Congress begins the work of reauthorizing the U.S. Farm Bill, more than a dozen Christian churches and faith-based organizations... Read more
Presidential candidates discuss politics and Catholic faith
Two 2008 U.S. presidential candidates — both Catholic — discussed their differing views and positions on politics and public policy... Read more
Orlando Diocese to verify 'crying' statue of Mary
Officials of the Diocese of Orlando are expected to visit a local shop and verify a marble statue of the... Read more
Benedict invites Catholics to “a prayerful reading” of scripture
In today's general audience Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to Origen of Alexandria, a third century historian and "one of... Read more
