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World reacts to death of Church’s oldest cardinal, ecumenical leader
A tireless promoter of Christian unity and the Catholic Church’s oldest cardinal died this week. Cardinal Johannes Willebrands, president emeritus... Read more
Religious leaders in Rome blast pop singer’s ‘crucifixion’
In an uncommon show of solidarity, Rome's Catholic, Muslim, and Jewish leaders have collectively condemned pop star Madonna's decision to... Read more
Cardinal George continues to improve, orders PB&J, hot chocolate
Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Francis George, continues to recuperate, the Archdiocese has announced. He’s also received clearance to have a few... Read more
Kung Foundation reports arrest of 82 year old Chinese bishop
According to a press release yesterday, from the U.S. based Cardinal Kung Foundation, Bishop Yao Liang, 82, was arrested again... Read more
Unborn child in Argentina saved from death as doctors refuse to administer abortion
The unborn child of handicapped woman who conceived through rape has been spared because he is too far developed for... Read more
Archbishop of Miami appeals to Cuban exiles for calm
The Archdiocese of Miami has called on Cuban exiles to remain calm amidst news that Fidel Castro has undergone surgery... Read more
Mexican bishops call on Lopez Obrador to carry out election dispute in courts, not on the streets
The Mexican Bishops’ Conference has criticized presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador for carrying out his dispute of the July... Read more
Retired U.S. Nuncio, Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, dies in Rome
Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, died yesterday in Rome at the age of 76. Montalvo... Read more
Pope Benedict explains the reason for his examination of the Apostles
During his General Audience yesterday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict gave a brief insight into his reason for the... Read more
Hezbollah uses Christian villages as shields in missile attacks
Recent reports indicate that Hezbollah is using Christian villages to shield its attacks against Israel. Read more
Senate passes bill to preserve Mt. Soledad Cross
The United States Senate swiftly passed a bill Tuesday, that will preserve a 29-foot concrete cross atop Mt. Soledad in... Read more
Knights of Columbus donate $100,000 for aid in Lebanon
The Knights of Columbus are making a $100,000 donation for humanitarian aid to those affected by the current conflict in... Read more
Parental notification initiative splits California voters; just over half of Catholics support
While the majority of Christians in California support parental notification legislation, California voters in general are split on a measure... Read more
Supreme Court of Buenos Aires allows handicapped woman to undergo abortion
The Supreme Court of the province of Buenos Aires in Argentina issued a 6-3 ruling this week allowing a 19... Read more
Salesians bringing hope to refugees in Lebanon
Amidst the continuing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the Salesian houses in Lebanon at Al Fidar and El Houssoun are... Read more
Cardinal Rivera calls on Mexicans to pray for peace and reconciliation
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, has called on the faithful to participate in the days of... Read more
One million Costa Ricans to pay homage to Our Lady of the Angles
An expected one million Costa Ricans will visit the Basilica of the Angels in Cartago this week to honor the... Read more
Pope tells altar servers to be open to the call of the Lord
Pope Benedict XVI used much of his General Audience today to greet the thousands of altar servers who are visiting... Read more
U.S. Bishops react to FDA move toward approving Plan B for over-the-counter use
A pro-life spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops reacted strongly against the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to... Read more
Dominican named director of Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., has a new interim director. Fr. Steven Boguslawski, a Dominican... Read more
