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Tomb of St. Paul to be visible for pilgrims
One side of a Roman tomb, long revered as that of St. Paul, has been freed from a 19th-century block... Read more
Violence not a means for achieving respect for human rights, says Paraguayan bishop
Bishop Candido Cardenas of Benjamin Aceval said last week violence is not a legitimate means for bringing about change or... Read more
Advent invites man to continue building the ‘house of God’ in the world, Pope says
Shortly after returning from the dedication of a new Roman parish, Pope Benedict XVI appeared at the window of his... Read more
Pope Benedict expresses continued concern over situation in the Middle East
After praying the Angelus, the Holy Father spoke of his concern for the situation in the Middle East, "where glimmers... Read more
Milingo ‘ordains’ two married men, confirms links with man who claims to be Messiah
An excommunicated Roman Catholic archbishop attempted to ordain another two married men as priests on Sunday. The Vatican has not... Read more
Fulton Sheen Radio is now live on the Internet
Thanks to the work of a leading Catholic layman hundreds of classic talks and homilies by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen... Read more
Knights commit another $1M to national shrine
The Knights of Columbus have made a $1-million gift to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception... Read more
Cardinal commends Muslims for extending Christmas wishes
In his Christmas message this year, Cardinal Keith O'Brien criticized public institutions which, in an effort to be politically correct,... Read more
Massive Marian celebrations take place throughout Latin America on feast of Immaculate Conception
Catholics throughout Latin America gathered in great numbers to mark the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, with... Read more
Parishes should be a beacon of faith in a secularized world, Pope Benedict says
Pope Benedict XVI consecrated a new parish church for the city of Rome yesterday. Celebrating Mass for the second Sunday... Read more
Return the Church and moral law to their proper place in society, Pope Benedict tells Italian lawyers
Saturday Pope Benedict XVI received participants in the 56th national study congress, promoted by the Union of Italian Catholic Jurists,... Read more
Spanish cardinal calls on Catholics to be courageous amidst difficulties of today’s world
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares Llovera, called on the faithful this week to strive to renew Christian initiation... Read more
Pope prays that mankind might give their "yes" like Mary
After praying the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square today, Pope Benedict XVI, traveled to the Spanish Steps to lay flowers... Read more
Vatican supports excommunication of Call to Action group
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops has sent a letter supporting Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz’s decision... Read more
Irish bishops attack schools proposals
The Catholic bishops of Northern Ireland say proposed changes to the state’s education plan would "radically undermine" the Catholic education... Read more
Man files lawsuit over polling station at Catholic church
A nonobservant Jewish man, whose polling station last month was in a room connected to a Catholic church, has filed... Read more
Knights of Columbus continue campaign to ‘Keep Christ in Christmas'
The Knights of Columbus have continued with their North American media campaign to “Keep Christ in Christmas”. Read more
Married former priests warn against Milingo's group
Two groups made up of former Catholic priests, who are pushing for a married priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church,... Read more
The Immaculate Mary shows the Church its vocation, to receive Christ and offer Him to the world, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI greeted thousands of pilgrims and faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square today for the Solemnity of the... Read more
Pope appoints new members to Pontifical Academy for Life, including one American
Pope Benedict XVI appointed four new members to the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life. The new appointees include Dr. John... Read more
