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Michigan group plans new Catholic college

Jan 28, 2008

Organizers with the Cardinal Newman Liberal Arts Project believe they have found a good location for a new Catholic college... Read more

CNA

Author explains how the Democratic party became liberalized

Jan 28, 2008

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

Jan 28, 2008

Following the brutal killing of a Catholic priest on Saturday, the Diocese of Nakuru began an operation on Monday evening... Read more

Cardinal Eusebio Oscar Scheid of Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian cardinal recalls personal story about relative to speak against abortion

Jan 28, 2008

During the presentation of the Brazilian bishops’ upcoming Lenten campaign “Fraternidad y Defensa de la Vida (Brotherhood and the Defense... Read more

CNA

Holy Father invites people to join 'invisble monastery' of prayer for Christian unity

Jan 28, 2008

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

CNA

The Church does not impose or accept impositions says Spanish cardinal

Jan 28, 2008

The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, said on Sunday the Catholic Church does not impose its teachings, but neither... Read more

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Expo of ecumenical translations of the Bible to open in Rome

Jan 28, 2008

The Salesian Pontifical University has organized a special showing of all the ecumenical translations of the Bible produced up to... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Ngô Quang Kiêt

Archbishop of Hanoi responds to government threats and accusations

Jan 28, 2008

Over the weekend, members of the Vietnamese government issued a statement about the recent Catholic protests in the capital city... Read more

The family of "Ramoncito", Source: Mercedes Corrientes

Argentinean courts confirm boy was killed in satanic ritual

Jan 28, 2008

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

Jan 28, 2008

A joyful Pope Benedict spoke this morning with academics gathered at the Vatican to study the human person. While applauding... Read more

CNA

Pope reminds Church court to apply uniform standards of justice

Jan 28, 2008

Members of the Roman Rota, the second highest Church court, met with Pope Benedict this  Friday to inaugurate their 100th... Read more

CNA

Polling station at Mass. Catholic church won’t cover crucifix

Jan 27, 2008

A Catholic church to be used as a polling site for the Massachusetts presidential primary will not have to cover... Read more

CNA

Filipino priest’s healing ministry under observation after two die

Jan 27, 2008

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

Jan 27, 2008

Sunday marked the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, with schools in the Diocese of Columbus planning many events to mark... Read more

CNA

Catholic priest killed in Kenya violence

Jan 27, 2008

A Catholic priest was killed in Kenya on Saturday, yet another victim of the massive violence following contested December elections,... Read more

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British MPs seek free conscience on cloning and IVF bill

Jan 27, 2008

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

Jan 27, 2008

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

Jan 27, 2008

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

Jan 27, 2008

Throughout his entire life Fr. Paul Wattson, the founder of the Society of Antonment, was always devoted to the urgent... Read more

CNA

Interest in the priesthood is on the upswing

Jan 27, 2008

When Father Gerard Francik recently interviewed a 19-year-old man who was thinking about becoming a priest, the archdiocesan vocations director... Read more