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Pope Benedict prays for an end to violence in Gaza
Following the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square today, Pope Benedict XVI called on Israelis and Palestinians to find a... Read more
Suspected anti-Prop. 8 vandals strike San Francisco church
Opponents of Proposition 8 are suspected to have vandalized Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in San Francisco over the weekend,... Read more
Medical system in Gaza nearing collapse
The latest reports coming out of the Gaza Strip indicate that medical personnel are having difficulty reaching the wounded and... Read more
Celebrations to mark 100th birthday of ‘Rosary priest’ Father Peyton
Celebrations are being held to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Servant of God Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC,... Read more
Abortion restrictions enjoy significant support, survey finds
A national survey commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) reports that about half of U.S. adults support... Read more
Pope makes bishop appointments to Detroit and California
Over the weekend Pope Benedict XVI made a number of appointments for North America, including selecting Bishop Allen Vigneron from... Read more
Alaska celebrates 230th anniversary of first Catholic Mass in the state
Nearly 230 years ago, three Roman Catholic priests sailed from Mexico to Alaska where they would celebrate the first Catholic... Read more
Fight violence and build peace by tackling poverty, Pope urges
Presiding over the celebration of Mass for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, Pope Benedict XVI re-emphasized the need... Read more
God is the true source of peace in the world, Benedict XVI teaches
Today during his Christmas homily, Pope Benedict XVI explained that wherever God is, “there is peace.” By being born as... Read more
CNA wishes you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy 2009!
Beginning Monday, December 22, CNA will briefly suspend its news service until 2009. During this time, members of the CNA... Read more
Christmas gift can help save Christian presence in the Holy Land
The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land has launched an initiative that allows people around the world to send their... Read more
Catholic Mobile now offering Christmas ringtones and wallpapers
Catholic Mobile has announced it is now offering Christmas ringtones and wallpapers to help users prepare for the Christmas season. Read more
Holy Father reflects on cosmic dimension of salvation
With thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Angelus prayer today, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about today’s... Read more
Pastor Rick Warren challenged to reconsider participation in inaugural ceremonies
President of Human Life International, Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer, has challenged Pastor Rick Warren to rethink his participation in the... Read more
Sri Lankan government declines Catholic-Anglican call for Christmas ceasefire
Despite appeals from Catholic and Anglican bishops, the Sri Lankan government on Thursday said it will not declare a ceasefire... Read more
Pro-abortion groups have ‘long list’ of desired U.S. abortion policy changes
Abortion advocates have handed over a "long list" of policies they want to see implemented under the administration of President-elect... Read more
Atheism vs. Religion debate at Colorado campus
Two influential speakers will face off next month at the University of Colorado in a debate titled: "What’s so Great... Read more
Complaint filed after Slovakia police hinder pro-life protest
The Center for Bioethical Reform in Slovakia has filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court of the Slovak Republic alleging... Read more
U.S. announces new conscience protection rules for medical workers and institutions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday issued a final regulation explicitly clarifying the rights of... Read more
Vatican U.N. delegation calls for end to unjust discrimination against homosexuals
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the apostolic nuncio leading the Holy See’s permanent observer mission to the United Nations, has called for... Read more
