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Zimbabwe's bishops rally behind accused archbishop
The embattled Archbishop of Bulawayo, Pius Ncube, has received the backing of his fellow Zimbabwean bishops. The show of support... Read more
Clock running out on Episcopal Church
As of yesterday, the Episcopal Church had only one month left to respond to the requests of the Anglican primates,... Read more
Visit of Pope John Paul II to San Antonio, TX to be commemorated
Commemorating Pope John Paul II’s historic visit to the Alamo city, an exhibit to mark the 20th anniversary of the... Read more
President of Creighton reveals why pro-assisted suicide speaker was turned away
The president of Creighton University said the decision to cancel the speaking engagement of an assisted suicide advocate was not... Read more
Pro-life movie "Bella" to be released nationwide Oct. 26
Roadside Attractions, an independent film distribution company, has purchased the rights to the movie, “Bella,” the recent winner of the... Read more
Second priest released from detainment, diagnosed with heart conditions
The diocesan chancellor of the underground Catholic community in Wenzhou, eastern China, was released Aug. 24, after an 11-month detainment,... Read more
Bishop says university plan to distribute abortion pill “immoral”
Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Marino of La Plata warned this week that the National University of La Plata is committing an... Read more
Pro-Life group rejects distribution of abortion pill at university campus
In a strongly worded statement, the organization “Pro-Vida” [For-Life] in Argentina has criticized a decision by officials of the National... Read more
Evangelicals in Guatemala throw support behind party of retired general
The National Association of Evangelical Ministers of Guatemala has taken the controversial step to politically back retired General Otto Perez... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State to preside at Mass at Shrine of St. Rose of Lima
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, will celebrate a special Mass in honor of St. Rose of Lima... Read more
Lesbian could head Episcopal diocese
A lesbian Episcopal priest has made the top-five list of bishop-candidates for the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. The list includes... Read more
Former Catholic school teacher settles suit
A teacher, who was fired from a Catholic school for using in vitro fertilization to get pregnant, has settled her lawsuit. Read more
Cardinal Bertone confirms Pope has been invited to visit Peru
Speaking on Vatican Radio from Chimbote, Peru, where he is participating in the 9th National Eucharistic Congress, Vatican Secretary of... Read more
Creighton, Archdiocese of Omaha disagreement grows
Creighton University has been in the news lately, but not because of a new research breakthrough or one of its... Read more
Bishop Pilla testifies in embezzlement case
Retired Bishop Anthony Pilla of Cleveland said he was shocked when evidence indicated that his former employees had stolen hundreds... Read more
New documentary to expose academic punishment for those against Big Bang Theory
While universities are known to be places where bright minds expand the frontiers of knowledge, in a new documentary, Ben... Read more
New movie spotlights danger of devotion to “Saint Death”
Armageddon Films has released a new film by producer and director Paco del Toro, entitled “Saint Death,” which focuses on... Read more
Day of Solidarity in Argentina commemorates Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Caritas Argentina has noted that the national Day of Solidarity which was celebrated on August 26, also coincided with the... Read more
Archbishop warns Venezuela is heading towards dictatorship
Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo warned Venezuelans this week that the constitutional reforms proposed by President Hugo Chavez are leading the... Read more
Negotiations for Papal Mass at Australian racehorse track take a turn for the worse
The dispute continues over whether the World Youth Day closing Mass with Pope Benedict XVI will be held at Randwick... Read more
