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Bolivian bishops reject president’s ‘abuse of power’ with the press
The Bolivian Bishops’ Committee on Social Education has rejected the “authoritarianism and abuse of power” exercised by President Evo Morales... Read more
Christ brings new hope and splendor, Pope tells donors of Vatican Christmas tree
During an audience Sunday with pilgrims from Austria who brought the Christmas tree that will adorn St. Peter’s Square, Pope... Read more
On feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, faithful pray for justice and end to violence in Mexico
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, the rector of the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico... Read more
Foundation assists dwindling Christian presence in the Holy Land
In an effort to combat the decline of Christians in the Holy Land, a Franciscan Foundation has been working tirelessly... Read more
Holy Father sends condolences to U.S. upon hearing of cardinal’s death
One day after the death of Cardinal Avery Dulles, Benedict XVI sent a telegram to Cardinal Edward Egan, the Archbishop... Read more
Young community of sisters spreads beauty with 'Echos of Ephesus'
A very young, rapidly growing vibrant community has recently released a new CD in an attempt to raise funds for... Read more
USCCB releases Spanish-language resources on new Missal translation
New resources for Spanish-speaking Catholics have been added to the web page of the Committee of Divine Worship of the... Read more
Cardinal calls for release of abducted Zimbabwean human rights worker
In reaction to her “disturbing” abduction, Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga, the president of Caritas Internationalis, has called for the immediate... Read more
Virginia Santa Claus brings Christ front-and-center
It’s a sight to see: a real, live Santa Claus on his knees, hands folded, inclining his head reverently toward... Read more
Obama will not moderate on social issues, commentator predicts
Despite President-elect Obama’s move to the center on economic and national security issues, he will nonetheless be a radical on... Read more
Catholic leaders remember Cardinal Dulles' service as 'great theologian'
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops president Cardinal Francis George and Catholic commentator George Weigel have both written statements eulogizing Cardinal... Read more
Pope Benedict: Christmas comes to remind us ‘love draws near!’
The Holy Father delivered his Angelus address today on the theme of today’s entrance antiphon at Mass: “Rejoice in the... Read more
Catholic schools save U.S. $19.8 billion annually, education group says
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) claims that Catholic schools save $19.8 billion to the U.S. annually in savings by... Read more
Medical director receives degree in bioethics from pontifical university
Dr. Brungardt, medical director of Wichita’s Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, has received a licentiate degree in bioethics from the Rome-based... Read more
Catholic hospital and bishop at odds over sterilizations
Controversy over alleged unethical sterilizations performed at a Catholic hospital continues in the Diocese of Tyler as Trinity Mother Francis... Read more
Cardinal George welcomes new Vatican bioethics document
Cardinal Francis George, the Archbishop of Chicago and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has welcomed the... Read more
Scholars call for gender ideology to be removed from public education in Puerto Rico
The president of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Marcelina Velez de Santiago, together with other academic scholars, is... Read more
New law would make Spain the country with highest number of abortions in EU
The president of the Institute for Family Policy, Eduardo Hertfelder, warned this week that the new law on abortion currently... Read more
Christmas is about Christ, not gifts, cardinal reminds Catholics
The Archbishop of Guatemala, Cardinal Rodolfo Quezada Toruno, called on the faithful in that country not to reduce Christmas to... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Church defends true marriage between man and woman
During a press conference on Thursday to present Pope Benedict XVI’s Message for the World Day of Peace 2009, the... Read more
