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Vatican spokesman says fathers of the Church, centrality of the liturgy essential elements of Benedict XVI’s pontificate
On the occasion of Pope Benedict XVI’s 80th birthday, the director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi,... Read more
Spanish cardinal slams ideologies “that seek to wrench God from heart of man”
The Archbishop of Toledo and Vice President of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares has renewed his opposition to... Read more
Experts from five continents to gather at the World Congress of Families
Organizers of the IV World Congress of Families, which will be held May 11-13 in Warsaw, have published the roster... Read more
False Catholics scandalized by term “murder” but still support it, Mexican archdiocese states
The spokesman for the Archdiocese of Mexico City, Father Hugo Valdemar Romero, criticized the group “Catholics for a Free Choice”... Read more
Pope Benedict prays that God will send consolation and spiritual strength to all involved in Virginia Tech killings
The Vatican made public this morning a message from Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, on behalf of Pope... Read more
Pope to visit tomb of St. Augustine
On Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 23, the Holy Father will make a pastoral visit to the Italian dioceses... Read more
Los Angeles to host Rosary Bowl
Families from across the country and as far away as the Philippines are expected to attend the Rosary Bowl in... Read more
EWTN to hold Family Celebration this summer
The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) will hold a Family Celebration this summer. Read more
Pope praises power of music to raise gaze of man to “absolute Good and Beauty”
The Church’s celebration of Pope Benedict XVI’s 80th birthday concluded yesterday with a concert in his honor. The Holy Father... Read more
Archbishop reconsiders, attends Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem
Archbishop Antonio Franco, the Papal Nuncio to Israel, reversed his earlier decision and attended a Holocaust memorial service on Sunday,... Read more
Virginia bishop offers love and prayers following Virginia Tech massacre
Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, whose flock includes the faithful at Virginia Tech University, issued a short statement Monday morning lamenting... Read more
U.S. bishops express solidarity with Zimbabwean people
The U.S. bishops have issued a letter lending their support to the bishops of Zimbabwe, who are leading the Zimbabwean... Read more
Children, parents crowd Montreal Cathedral for visit with bishop
More than 1,500 people - children preparing for the sacrament of confirmation, and their families - crammed into Montreal’s Mary... Read more
Scottish bishops ask faithful to vote for parliament members who share Christian values
The Scottish bishops have written a letter to the voters of their dioceses, who are going to elect a new... Read more
Christ brings mercy and peace, Holy Father recalls on Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday, thousands of pilgrims flocked to St. Peter's square on a hot April day to hear the Holy Father speak... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates birthday, gives thanks to God for His Mercy
On the eve of his 80th birthday, the Holy Father celebrated Mass with 60 Cardinals, Bishops and Archbishops, and the... Read more
Founding bishop of Catholic magazine in Cuba hopeful closing will be temporary
In statements to the website EncuentroEnLaRed.net, Bishop Emeritus Jose Siro Gonzalez of Pinar del Rio and founder of the Catholic... Read more
Pius XII saved thousands of Jews, “black legend” spread by the Soviets
Italian historian and professor Gian Maria Van of the Sapienza University of Rome said the “black legend,” which claims that... Read more
Judge approves priest-abuse settlement in Portland
The Archdiocese of Portland’s $75-million settlement plan for about 175 alleged victims of abuse was approved by a judge on... Read more
Lay Catholic-Jewish conference intended to intensify community relations
Lay Catholics and Jews will meet at the Vatican for a five-day conference aimed at intensifying relations between the two... Read more
