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Official data shows 13,000 baptized in China during Easter Vigil
The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples reports that during the Easter Vigil over 13,000 people were baptized in China. Read more
Catholics call on Raul Castro to reveal his political agenda
The Archdiocese of Havana’s magazine, Espacio Laical, has called on Raul Castro to unveil his political agenda and to allow... Read more
Renowned oncologist changes position on euthanasia after contracting cancer
The Spanish magazine Huellas has published an interview with Sylvie Menard, one of the most renowned oncologists in Europe who... Read more
Magdi Allam canceled trip to Spain over security concerns
Egyptian journalist Magdi Christian Allam, who recently converted to Catholicism, canceled his planned visit to Spain because the Spanish government... Read more
Pope memorabilia in high demand
As Pope Benedict XVI, prepares to touch down in the U.S. next Tuesday, New Yorkers are gobbling up Pope-related merchandise,... Read more
Vietnam state-owned media ramps up attacks on Catholic demonstrators
A standoff between protestors and police at a Redemptorist monastery in Hanoi continued yesterday as the state-owned media accused the... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans to close more parishes in Katrina aftermath
Calling it a “pivotal moment in the history of the archdiocese,” Archbishop of New Orleans Alfred C. Hughes announced on... Read more
Air Force Academy cuts “anti-Catholic” film clips from religion seminar
A seminar at the Air Force Academy that had been organized to discuss religion and war removed several movie clips... Read more
Polish bishops seek return of John Paul II’s heart to Poland
Polish bishops are trying to have Pope John Paul II’s heart extracted and moved to the Polish cathedral where the... Read more
Pope to pray terrorists “turn to the way of love” in Ground Zero visit
Pope Benedict XVI will pray for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and for the conversion of “those whose... Read more
D.C. children to sing “Happy Birthday” to Pope
Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate his 81st birthday next Wednesday during his trip to the United States. That day, a... Read more
175 children to sing for Pope in Washington D.C.
One hundred and seventy five children chosen from a group of 400 will be part of a special choir that... Read more
Italians say goodbye to courageous mother who sacrificed her life to save child
Bishop Corrado Pizziolo of Vittorio Veneto celebrated the funeral Mass on Wednesday for Paola Bredda, a courageous 38 year-old mother... Read more
Award-winning movie “Bella” to be made into novel
With its debut in Mexico one month away, Nelson Publishers has announced it will publish a novel based on the... Read more
Feminists seeking pressure from Europe to legalize abortion in Latin America
The pseudo-Catholic organization Catholics for a Free Choice, together with other feminist groups, has asked the European Parliament to “encourage”... Read more
Holy Father announces appointment of Bishop of Little Rock
Today Pope Benedict appointed Father Anthony B. Taylor as the seventh bishop of Little Rock. Bishop-elect Taylor is currently a... Read more
Bishop Richard Pates becomes third Twin Cities bishop sent to Des Moines
The third consecutive auxiliary bishop from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has been appointed to be bishop of... Read more
Benedict XVI appoints Fr. William Justice auxiliary bishop for San Francisco
The Holy Father has appointed William J. Justice, who is a priest of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, as an... Read more
Pope appoints auxiliary for Archdiocese of Denver
This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict has appointed Msgr. James D. Conley of Wichita, Kansas as an auxiliary... Read more
Pope gives San Antonio youngest bishop in U.S.
At 5 a.m. Central Time this morning, the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict has named Fr. Oscar Cantú as an... Read more
