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The Church needs priests who live authentic obedience, says Peruvian bishop
Bishop Kay Schmalhausen of Ayaviri in southern Peru said this week that the Church needs priests who are willingly obedient... Read more
Chilean bishop backs legitimacy of labor strikes
The president of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Alejandro Goic, said on Chilean TV this week that striking “is a... Read more
Battle over human life to intensify, says Spanish cardinal
The Archbishop of Toledo, Spain, Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera, said this week that while the struggle for the defense of... Read more
Catholic radio station launches new channel with award winnings
Radio Pacis, a Ugandan radio station, has received the opportunity to launch a second FM frequency thanks to the prize... Read more
Ultrasound laws added in Ohio and South Dakota
Ohio and South Dakota now join 11 other states with laws in place that require abortion clinics to offer pregnant... Read more
Young Australians energized by World Youth Day preparations
World Youth Day preparations in Australia have inspired Catholic young people to grow in their faith as they perform Passion... Read more
Knight of Columbus head writes guide for changing culture
A new book by the head of the Knights of Columbus explores the themes the Pope is likely to address... Read more
San Jose cathedral to host Mass for California Democrats
California Democrats gathering for their state convention this weekend will have a special Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St.... Read more
“Magical” chants win Austrian monks recording contract
After “blowing away” music executives with their performance of Gregorian plainchant, a group of Austrian monks has been given a... Read more
Archbishop Ncube admits to breaking vow of celibacy
With elections in the beleaguered African country of Zimbabwe less than one week away, Archbishop Pius Ncube has admitted to... Read more
President Bush pens Easter message
As Christians around the United States celebrate Easter, President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush have issued the following Easter... Read more
Anti-war protesters disrupt Easter Mass at Chicago cathedral
Six people protesting the war in Iraq were arrested after they disrupted an Easter Mass at Chicago’s cathedral and threw... Read more
Intercession of Virgin Mary prevented war in South America, newspaper reveals
The Colombian daily “El Tiempo” revealed on Holy Saturday that a crisis that could have ended in an open conflict... Read more
Vatican's Triduum celebrations Chinese themed
The situation of China’s Roman Catholics was at the heart of the celebrations for the Holy Triduum at the Vatican,... Read more
Colorado Catholics forgive Mormon missionaries during Holy Week
An investigation that likely would have led to criminal charges against four Mormon missionaries who desecrated a Catholic shrine in... Read more
High-profile Muslim baptized by Pope asks Muslim converts to "come out"
A day after he was received into the Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI during the Easter vigil, Magdi Allam,... Read more
Pope urges all people to be open to redeeming power of the resurrected Jesus
Speaking this Sunday at noon, as pilgrims in St Peter's Square braved a steady rain, Pope Benedict XVI delivered his... Read more
All Catholics should be “men and women of light”, says Pope at Easter vigil
Pope Benedict XVI presided over the solemn celebration of the Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday evening. During... Read more
ACN representative: Church in Latin America should motivate faithful to give generously
The director of Latin America for Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Javier Legorreta, said this week trust in... Read more
Former abstinence educator blasts “unsound” teen STD study
The former state director of the Colorado Abstinence Education Program has attacked the media coverage of a recent Center for... Read more
