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President of Colombian bishops: No to legalizing the killing of innocents in Colombia
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Ruben Salazar Gomez has issued a statement about the efforts to... Read more
World financial crisis is a consequence of idolatry of money, Peruvian cardinal says
The Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, said this week the financial crisis in the United States and the... Read more
Pope Benedict to open Bible Synod at St. Paul’s basilica
This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI will convene the greatly anticipated Synod on the Bible by celebrating... Read more
Vatican makes museums and catacombs free for European Heritage Day
Along with 48 other countries from across Europe, Vatican City will celebrate the annual European Heritage Days by opening the... Read more
Leading Catholic entrepreneur pens book on how people should relate to money
Many in our society view money as a “necessary evil.” Instead, entrepreneur and author, Frank Hanna explains, “money is a... Read more
Major Welsh adoption agency to cut Catholic ties due to new same-sex adoption rules
A Welsh Catholic adoption agency, which has been in operation since 1947, is cutting its ties with the Catholic Church... Read more
WYD showing positive effects among Hong Kong pilgrims
The Diocese of Hong Kong continues to benefit from its World Youth Day 2008 pilgrims, observing increased participation, strengthened faith... Read more
Nuncio in Bolivia calls for peace in the country
In response to the violence and confrontations that are sweeping across Bolivia, the Apostolic Nuncio to that country, Archbishop Luciano... Read more
Archbishop of Newark’s sci-fi novel Space Vulture selling ‘decently’
A new science-fiction novel co-authored by Archbishop of Newark John J. Myers and “Roger Rabbit” creator Gary K. Wolf has... Read more
Liberal Democrat argues same-sex marriage makes society less 'pro-child'
A self-described liberal Democrat has explained his opposition to same-sex marriage in an opinion column for the Los Angeles Times.... Read more
Venezuelan lay group rejects Chavez’s authoritarian laws
The National Council of Laity in Venezuela expressed its rejection this week of a package of 26 laws passed by... Read more
Vietnamese gang ransacks Catholic chapel as police stand by
The simmering property disputes between the Catholic Church and the Vietnamese government were again aggravated on Sunday when a Hanoi... Read more
Holy Father reminds new bishops to be inspired by St. Paul during struggles
On Saturday Benedict XVI addressed a group of 100 recently-appointed bishops who are participating in a training seminar on the... Read more
Details of first investigation into Padre Pio’s stigmata revealed
In an article published by the L’Osservatore Romano, Francesco Castelli, a biographer of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, has revealed details... Read more
Pontiff exhorts Benedictines to proclaim the ‘primacy of God’ and evangelize youth
Meeting with participants of the International Congress of the Benedictine Federation on Saturday, the Holy Father encouraged the group to... Read more
Reconcile your differences before approaching the altar, Benedict XVI preaches
Before reciting the Angelus on Sunday morning, Pope Benedict traveled to the small town of Albano to dedicate a new... Read more
Parishes get creative with efforts to go 'green'
They call him Recycle Sam, although his name is Ross. The pastor of St. Casimir, Canton, earned the nickname for... Read more
Parable of Workers in the Vineyard is about being called by God, Pope says
After returning from the dedication of the altar at the cathedral in Albano, Italy, Sunday morning, Pope Benedict spoke about... Read more
Blood of Saint Januarius liquifies again in Naples cathedral
The blood of Saint Januarius, patron saint of Naples, has reportedly liquefied again in a continuation of the centuries-long miracle. Read more
Obama campaign attacks political ad featuring abortion survivor Gianna Jessen
The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama has responded to an ad which features abortion survivor Gianna Jessen... Read more
