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Administrator fired for criticizing gay rights alleges First Amendment violation
An administrator at the University of Toledo who was fired for writing an editorial objecting to the comparison of homosexual... Read more
“Overwhelming” food crisis requires coherent response, archishop tells UN
A “coherent response” is necessary to address the “overwhelming challenge” of the food crisis caused by a surge in global... Read more
Men who assaulted UK priest sentenced to four years in prison
Three men who attacked a priest in his own home have been sentenced to a total of 12 years in... Read more
Sts. Cyril and Methodius should inspire evangelization, Christian identity
The feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius brought delegations from Bulgaria and Macedonia to the Vatican on Saturday as they... Read more
Diocese of Prince-Albert receives new bishop
The Vatican announced today that the Holy Father has appointed a new bishop for the Diocese of Prince-Albert in Canada.... Read more
Cardinal Danneels appointed papal envoy for Virgin of the Poor anniversary
The 75th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to an eleven year-old girl named Mariette will take place... Read more
Pro-lifers prepare to protest birth control pill
The American Life League (ALL) says that its preparations for a national day of protest against the birth control pill... Read more
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German radio documentary says exorcisms are being outsourced
A radio documentary reporting that hundreds of Germans believe themselves to be possessed by demons has drawn attention to the... Read more
Pope prays for Church in China, earthquake victims
After praying the Angelus prayer and imparting his apostolic blessing, the Pope gave a special greeting to pilgrims from China,... Read more
Eucharist should make us attentive to needs of the poor, Benedict XVI teaches
Speaking to pilgrims about the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Benedict XVI said "the Eucharist reveals the true beauty of... Read more
Calif. Supreme Court asked to delay same-sex marriage decision
Opponents of same sex marriage have asked the California Supreme Court to delay its decision to allow homosexual marriages until... Read more
World Day of Prayer for China to be held on May 24
Pope Benedict XVI has specially composed a Marian prayer for the World Day of Prayer for China, a day which... Read more
Custodian of Holy Land praises Middle East diplomatic progress
Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Custodian of the Holy Land, on Thursday praised the official announcement of Israel-Syria negotiations and the recent... Read more
Truth is not a threat to tolerance, Spanish archbishop says
As the Spanish government escalates its efforts to impose secularism on the country, Cardinal Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, responded this... Read more
McCain repudiates Hagee endorsement after Hitler remark revealed
Presumptive republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain has rejected the months-old endorsement of Texas pastor John Hagee after the publication... Read more
7 year-old girl who escaped death twice is WYD ambassador
Her name is Sophie Delezio, and at eight years old she has already miraculously survived two serious accidents. In spite... Read more
Pope exhorts universities to encourage a passion for the truth
On Friday, after receiving participants of a conference promoted by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, the Holy Father stressed... Read more
Neocatechumenal Way announces definitive approval of statutes
The official website of the Neocatechumenal Way in Italy announced this week that Pope Benedict XVI has approved the definitive... Read more
Christianity is the most profound revolution in history, Pope declares
On Thursday evening Pope Benedict led a series of liturgical events dedicated to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. In his... Read more
Our freedom is greater when we open our hearts to God, says Pope Benedict
The Holy Father sent a message on May 22 for the 97th "Deutscher Katholikentag," a celebration organized by the Catholic... Read more
