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Agreement not yet reached over baptism, USCCB expert clarifies
In a letter sent to Catholic News Agency, the Rev. James Massa, Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic... Read more
Child Jesus demonstrates God’s love for all, Pope tells children
Meeting with a group of children from the Italian Catholic Action group, Pope Benedict XVI said today that looking upon... Read more
Vatican's Christmas tree to be officially lit Wednesday evening
The Vatican announced that this evening Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, president of the Governorate of Vatican City State, will preside at... Read more
World still seeks true Savior, must avoid false prophets and shortcuts, Pope says
Meeting with nearly 8,000 pilgrims in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI reflected today on the coming celebration... Read more
Knights of Columbus Urges TV Viewers to ‘Help a Child in Need’
The Knights of Columbus is urging television viewers to help children in need this Christmas. The Catholic fraternal benefit society... Read more
Holy Father accepts California resignation, appoints new bishop
On Tuesday Pope Benedict XVI accepted the canonically mandated resignation of Bishop Sylvester Ryan of Monterey, California, due to age... Read more
New archbishop for Canada's largest English-speaking diocese
Pope Benedict XVI appointed a new archbishop for Canada’s largest English-speaking diocese. Archbishop Thomas Collins of Edmonton will succeed Aloysius... Read more
New Jersey State legislature passes bills funding embryonic stem cell research and allowing homosexual unions
The State Legislature of New Jersey struck twice last week, passing a bill that offers funding for embryonic stem cell... Read more
Catholic News Agency switching to limited service during redesign
In January 2007 the Catholic News Agency and its sister site, ACI Prensa, will complete a redesign of their websites. ... Read more
Human rights should be at the heart of immigration policy, Vatican says
Speaking to the United Nations International Commission on Migration today, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to... Read more
Pope Benedict offers special prayer for Iraqi refugees
Following the praying of the Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the especially difficult circumstances which face the many refugees fleeing... Read more
Benedict XVI: Jews and Christians must work together for peace in the world
Receiving a delegation from the Jewish organization B’nai B’rith International, Pope Benedict XVI said today that Christians and Jews, along... Read more
Church announces joy in the midst of trial, Pope reminds
Pope Benedict XVI greeted the thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday morning, praying the Angelus with them... Read more
Pope’s preacher suggests greater penitence for sins of Church ministers
Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the official preacher of the Papal household, began his Advent retreat for the Holy Father and members... Read more
Pope Benedict receives Egyptian Patriarch, praises Alexandrian tradition
Pope Benedict XVI met today with His Beatitude Antonios Naguib, the Patriarch of Alexandria for Catholic Copts who is officially... Read more
Argentinean bishops say CEDAW a threat to sovereignty
The executive committee of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina has issued a strong statement criticizing the government’s recent decision to... Read more
Catholic magazine calls for educational reform in Cuba
The magazine “Vitral,” which is published by the Center for Civic and Religious Formation (CCRF) of the Diocese of Pinar... Read more
President of pontifical council donates $1.3 million to Christians in the Holy Land
The president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes is in the Holy Land until December 19... Read more
International community guilty of lots of talk, no action regarding Darfur, says archbishop
It’s a lot of talk but no action when it comes to the international community's reaction to the devastating situation... Read more
Schoolboy starts village prayer center after claiming visions of Jesus
An abandoned hut on the outskirts of a central Indian town has become a prayer center at the instruction of... Read more
