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Famous author slams “adult” Catholics who say they don’t need Mary
Vitorrio Messori, the most popular Italian Catholic writer has slammed so-called “adult” Catholics who want to minimize the role of... Read more
Venezuelan Catholic daily denounces “hunt for kids” in Tachira
The director of the Diario Catolico in Venezuela, Father Jose Laureano Ballesteros Blanco, has denounced the “hunt for kids” in... Read more
Without Christ man cannot live in fullness, says Italian soccer player
The captain of the Milan soccer team Inter, Javier “Pupi” Zanetti, said this week, ‘I firmly believe that without Christ,... Read more
Security increased for Colombian priests under death threats
Death threats against priests in the Colombian town of Magdalena Medio have led Church officials to move two priests from... Read more
God can miraculously restore Christian unity if we are open, Pope Benedict urges
The Holy Father and His Holiness Karekin II, the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, met privately at the Vatican... Read more
Priestly crop for 2008 is quite diverse
A study of potential ordinands for 2008 reveals a diverse set of men will present themselves for priestly ordination this... Read more
Human cloning bans advance in “radically changed” stem cell field
In one of the first legislative actions involving embryonic cloning since the discovery of a breakthrough stem cell production technique,... Read more
Anglicans must clarify their identity, Cardinal Kasper says
Cardinal Walter Kasper has called for the Anglican Church to “clarify its identity,” saying the church must make “certain difficult... Read more
Court overturns conviction of Brazilian rancher accused in nun slaying
A Brazilian rancher accused of ordering the murder of American religious sister Dorothy Stang has had his conviction overturned in... Read more
Catholic magazine in Cuba says new government should step up changes
The latest edition of the Archdiocese of Havana’s publication “Espacio Laical” features an extensive article on the new government of... Read more
Michigan court rules that marriage law bans same-sex partnership benefits
The Michigan General Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the state’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages also blocks Michigan governments... Read more
Cardinal Hummes: The priesthood can only be lived radically
In a letter to all of the episcopal conferences of the world to mark the feast of the Sacred Heart... Read more
Expert explains Church’s criteria for confirming Marian apparitions
Salvatore M. Perrella, an expert in dogma and Mariology from the Mariunum Pontifical School in Rome, explained this week the... Read more
Benedict XVI’s visit to Genoa and Savona joyfully awaited, says Cardinal Bagnasco
In a little more than a week Pope Benedict will visit the Italian diocese of Genoa and the city of... Read more
Law that would have legalized abortion in Brazil unanimously rejected
On Wednesday Brazil’s Social Security and Family Commission unanimously voted to reject a new law that would have legalized abortion... Read more
Clergy should refrain from political life, preach the Gospel instead, says Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict received a large delegation of Melkite Greek Catholics this morning at the Vatican. The Pontiff called on the... Read more
Chinese orchestra plays Pope’s kind of music
The Paul VI Hall was the scene of an unusual performance on Wednesday afternoon—the 75 member Chinese Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied... Read more
McCain pledges to use Roberts, Alito as model Supreme Court nominees
In a Tuesday speech that could have significant ramifications for the pro-life cause, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain... Read more
Pope to text message World Youth Day pilgrims
This July, Pope Benedict XVI will text message thousands of Catholic pilgrims at World Youth Day, sending messages of hope... Read more
University administrator placed on leave for column critical of homosexuality
An administrator at the University of Toledo has been placed on paid administrative leave after writing a column in a... Read more
