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WYD Madrid to help recover Christian identity of Europe, says Vatican spokesman
In an interview with Vatican Radio, the director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Father Federico Lombardi, said... Read more
More than six thousand young people celebrated WYD in northern Iraq
Although only a dozen Iraqi young people were able to attend World Youth Day in Sydney, more than six thousand... Read more
Secretary of Nicaraguan bishops slams Chavez’s praise for Castro
Bishop Rene Sandigo, secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua, has joined other Catholic leaders in criticizing Venezuelan President Hugo... Read more
Vatican official warns Lambeth Conference to beware of 'spiritual Alzheimers'
The Anglican bishops assembled for the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England heard a speech from the Catholic Cardinal Ivan Dias... Read more
Seek new ways to proclaim the Gospel and protect Africa’s culture, Pope says
A meeting of Catholic bishops from around Africa is being held in Tanzania this week to discuss the need to... Read more
New documentary to highlight 40 Days for Life pro-life campaign
A new documentary about the 40 Days for Life campaign, which involves educational outreach, personal prayer and fasting, and prayer... Read more
Muslim ‘warriors’ threaten harm if Catholic bishop does not convert to Islam
A Catholic bishop in the southern Philippines’ Basilan province has received a letter from self-described “Muslim warriors” possibly linked to... Read more
World Youth Day makes it ‘a good time to be Catholic,’ Cardinal Pell says
Pilgrims for World Youth Day have all gone their separate ways with the close of the international Catholic youth gathering.... Read more
Pope Benedict travels to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo
Having returned from his visit to Australia for World Youth Day, Pope Benedict XVI has moved to his summer residence... Read more
Cardinal Rode warns Europe is going backwards in religious matters
During an international meeting with the heads of various religious communities, Cardinal Franc Rode, prefect of the Congregation for Institutes... Read more
Colombia bishop: guerillas should pay attention to massive protests
Bishop Fabian Marulanda, secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, has called on the rebel group FARC to free... Read more
WYD 2011 to be held August 15-21 in Madrid
The governor of Madrid, Esperanza Aguirre, has announced that the dates for World Youth Day 2011 will be August 15-21.... Read more
Civil rights group denounces 'gay pride' parade in Spain for inciting religious hatred
The civil rights watchdog organization Hazteoir.org filed a complaint with Spain’s Attorney General this week against the organizers of a... Read more
Archbishop Chaput authors new book on faith in the public square
Charles J. Chaput, the Archbishop of Denver, has written a new book about Catholic participation in public life, where faith... Read more
Iraqi PM to discuss Christian situation with Pope Benedict
As part of an effort to bolster Iraq’s diplomatic relations in Europe, Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki is making stops in... Read more
Professor who threatened to desecrate Eucharist has not been disciplined, university says
The University of Minnesota has told CNA that disciplinary action has not been taken against Professor Paul Zachary Myers, a... Read more
Courts in Spain continue to support conscientious objection to school course
The organization Professionals for Ethics reported this week that courts in Spain have now issued 18 rulings supporting the right... Read more
Pro-life groups still waiting for City of Denver’s approval for DNC vigil
Pro-life groups have asked the City of Denver to permit them to conduct a prayer vigil at the Pepsi Center... Read more
Baby growing outside womb shows science can save both mother and child
Commenting on the recent birth of a baby who developed outside his mother’s womb, one of the doctors present at... Read more
U.S. bishops launch Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched “Natural Family Planning Awareness Week” to promote Catholic teaching about human... Read more
