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Catholic Association of Latino Leaders issues first position papers
The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders has published its first two “position papers” in its newsletters to further its mission... Read more
University in hot water with Bishop Brandt for inviting Kmiec to speak
The U.S. presidential election is having influence in ways previously not imagined. Upon learning that Prof. Douglas Kmiec, a Catholic... Read more
Most accurate pollster from 2004 race: McCain now leading among Catholics
Investor's Business Daily and the TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics (IBD/TIPP) has just released a tracking poll that shows... Read more
Bishop’s column on Obama abortion policies prompts call for IRS action
A New Jersey bishop’s newspaper column has prompted the activist group Americans United for Separation of Church and State to... Read more
Archbishop of Monterrey calls on political parties to watch out for 'drug politics'
The Archbishop of Monterrey, Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega, called on the country’s political parties and organizations to take action to... Read more
Pope meets with old seminary friend
At the conclusion of this week’s Wednesday General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI greeted one of his old friends from seminary,... Read more
Sonora becomes second Mexican state to pass law protecting unborn
By a vote of 27-5, the Sonora State Congress in Mexico amended the state’s constitution and enshrined protection of human... Read more
Website promotes Hispanic Catholic vote in U.S.
With elections less than two weeks away in the U.S., a new website has been launched to help instruct Hispanic... Read more
Argentina and Chile celebrate 30-year peace brokered by John Paul II
Pope John Paul II is a Pontiff remembered for helping bring about the fall of the Iron Curtain, but less... Read more
Abortions cannot be reduced without overturning Roe v. Wade, bishops say
In a response to groups claiming that pro-life organizations should find ways to reduce abortions through government programs rather than... Read more
Bishop Finn calls his diocese to prayer and sacrifice for election
With the presidential election only days away, Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph is calling his flock’s attention to... Read more
Brazilian archdiocese rejects campaign by pro-abortion priests
Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Luiz Stringhini of Sao Paulo in Brazil has criticized the decision by a group of Catholic priests... Read more
Knights call for a compendium for Mass readings to improve preaching
Addressing the assembly of Catholic bishops from around the world at the Synod on the Bible, Mr. Carl Anderson, the... Read more
Large pro-family coalition in Panama rejects anti-parental laws
During a press conference on Monday, the Panamanian Alliance for Life and the Family, a large coalition of organizations and... Read more
Spanish governments extends controversial course to schools in foreign countries
Parents of the Spanish institute Giner de los Rios in Lisbon, Portugal have expressed their surprise at the decision by... Read more
Zogby finds Obama’s lead widening among Catholics
A Zogby poll released today shows that Senator Barack Obama’s lead has widened to nearly 10 points among Americans, and 12... Read more
Día de los Muertos blends Catholic tradition and Latin American culture
Death can easily consume a family with grief and sadness. But for Catholics, death is also a time of remembrance... Read more
Church in Mexico slams attempt to legalize marijuana
The Archdiocese of Mexico’s weekly publication, “From the Faith,” published a strong editorial this week rejecting a proposal by the... Read more
Bishop shows up unannounced at election forum, defends Church’s stance on abortion
An election forum at a Pennsylvania parish that took place last Sunday was organized to allow Catholics the opportunity to... Read more
The Resurrection is crucial for understanding Paul’s teachings, Benedict explains
In the presence of 17,000 people at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the necessity of the Resurrection... Read more
