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“Rapid divorce” results in broken families in Peru, warns archbishop
In a statement issued this week, the president of the Bishops’ Conference of Peru, Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos rejected the new... Read more
Msgr. Michael Duca appointed as bishop for Diocese of Shreveport
The Diocese of Shreveport, Louisiana, home to around 40,000 Catholics, received a new bishop today. Monsignor Michael Duca from the... Read more
Pope Benedict’s prayer intentions for April published
The Vatican’s press office released Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions today for the month of April. Read more
Scientist removed from screening of “Expelled” Intelligent Design documentary
After being accused of sneaking into the presentation, a biologist and science writer was removed from a private, invitation-only screening... Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore bicentennial to begin during Pope’s visit
Beginning next month the Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate its bicentennial, with some events coinciding with Pope Benedict XVI’s first... Read more
Social commentator calls on McCain to advocate traditional values
Social commentator Star Parker has written an open letter to John McCain asking him to promote traditional values to combat... Read more
California bishops back repeal of “reverse-bias” anti-discrimination law
The California Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the state’s bishops, is backing an effort that would remove sexual... Read more
Rev. Jeremiah Wright delivers blessing at Chicago Catholic church
Senator Barack Obama’s controversial former spiritual adviser, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, made a surprise appearance at a Catholic church on the... Read more
Deal Hudson gets Rev. John Hagee’s real opinion of Catholicism
Reverend John Hagee has been in the news over the last month for his endorsement of presidential candidate John McCain... Read more
Spanish bishop hopes abortion will be eliminated from law
Bishop Juan Jose Asenjo Pelegrina has called for abortion to be eliminated “from all of our laws” because “human life... Read more
Christian hope does not involve resignation, bishop reminds Venezuelans
Bishop Mario Moronta Rodriguez of San Cristobal in Venezuela said last week, “Thanks to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus,... Read more
Diocese of Orlando pioneers Festival of Faith
The Diocese of Orlando, Florida will host its first-ever Festival of Faith on May 8-10. Venturing into the digital world,... Read more
One-armed soccer player gives Paraguayans a lesson in faith
Four months ago Julio Gonzalez surprised all of Paraguay when he returned to the soccer field after having one of... Read more
Vatican: Muslims now outnumber Catholics
Islam has surpassed Roman Catholicism as the world's largest religion, L’Osservatore Romano reported on Sunday. Read more
Encourage passion for evangelization, Pope tells Salesians
This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father received participants in the 26th General Chapter of the Salesians and called... Read more
CNA introduces "Nothing Left Unsaid"
Catholic News Agency is pleased to announce that it has added Hugh McNichol, as a featured daily columnist. McNichol’s column,... Read more
Summorum Pontificum bringing back many separated bretheren, says Vatican cardinal
In an interview with L’Osservatore Romano, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, president of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, explained that Pope... Read more
Houston prepares to dedicate new Co-Cathedral
The "stunning" Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be dedicated in Houston by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo next Wednesday, ABC affiliate... Read more
John Paul II was an apostle of Divine Mercy, says Pope
Speaking from the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will preside over Mass in... Read more
Notre Dame to hold fourth annual Eucharistic Procession
The University of Notre Dame will hold its fourth annual Eucharistic Procession across campus on Sunday, April 20. According to... Read more
