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Michigan group plans new Catholic college
Organizers with the Cardinal Newman Liberal Arts Project believe they have found a good location for a new Catholic college... Read more
Author explains how the Democratic party became liberalized
In an interview with CNA, Mark Stricherz, the author of the book “Why the Democrats are Blue: How Secular Liberals... Read more
Kenya diocese evacuates Catholic priests and personnel from violent areas
Following the brutal killing of a Catholic priest on Saturday, the Diocese of Nakuru began an operation on Monday evening... Read more
Brazilian cardinal recalls personal story about relative to speak against abortion
During the presentation of the Brazilian bishops’ upcoming Lenten campaign “Fraternidad y Defensa de la Vida (Brotherhood and the Defense... Read more
Holy Father invites people to join 'invisble monastery' of prayer for Christian unity
On Saturday at the Roman basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls, the Pope presided at the celebration of the second Vespers... Read more
The Church does not impose or accept impositions says Spanish cardinal
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, said on Sunday the Catholic Church does not impose its teachings, but neither... Read more
Expo of ecumenical translations of the Bible to open in Rome
The Salesian Pontifical University has organized a special showing of all the ecumenical translations of the Bible produced up to... Read more
Archbishop of Hanoi responds to government threats and accusations
Over the weekend, members of the Vietnamese government issued a statement about the recent Catholic protests in the capital city... Read more
Argentinean courts confirm boy was killed in satanic ritual
In Argentina the trial of Cesar Beguiristain has begun, the 20 year-old leader of an Afro-Brazilian, satanic cult accused of... Read more
Pope: Science cannot fully understand the mystery of man
A joyful Pope Benedict spoke this morning with academics gathered at the Vatican to study the human person. While applauding... Read more
Pope reminds Church court to apply uniform standards of justice
Members of the Roman Rota, the second highest Church court, met with Pope Benedict this Friday to inaugurate their 100th... Read more
Polling station at Mass. Catholic church won’t cover crucifix
A Catholic church to be used as a polling site for the Massachusetts presidential primary will not have to cover... Read more
Filipino priest’s healing ministry under observation after two die
A priest’s healing ministry in the Philippines that attracts thousands of people will continue to be monitored following two deaths... Read more
Ohio celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Sunday marked the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, with schools in the Diocese of Columbus planning many events to mark... Read more
Catholic priest killed in Kenya violence
A Catholic priest was killed in Kenya on Saturday, yet another victim of the massive violence following contested December elections,... Read more
British MPs seek free conscience on cloning and IVF bill
British cabinet members are demanding a “free vote” over a bill that would promote cloning and the creation of human-animal... Read more
Jesus heals the whole man, recalls the Holy Father
Before his weekly Sunday Angelus, the Pope noted that the kingdom of God announced by Jesus Christ is manifested in... Read more
Pope releases two doves in prayer for peace
Accompanied by two children, Pope Benedict XVI released two small white doves from the window of the Apostolic Palace, to... Read more
Catholic convert’s desire for unity led him to create Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Throughout his entire life Fr. Paul Wattson, the founder of the Society of Antonment, was always devoted to the urgent... Read more
Interest in the priesthood is on the upswing
When Father Gerard Francik recently interviewed a 19-year-old man who was thinking about becoming a priest, the archdiocesan vocations director... Read more
