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Half million copies of Deus Caritas est distributed in Spain during first month
Since its publication one month ago, more than 515,000 copies of Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical “Deus Caritas est” have... Read more
Samaritans of the Street reach out to drug addicts and troubled youth
An outreach ministry to juvenile delinquents and drug addicts is making news in Cali, Colombia, where it is offering food,... Read more
Pope promotes culture of solidarity inspired by evangelical values
In a telegram to the participants of a Vatican conference on micro-credit organized by the Pontifical Council for Justice and... Read more
Catholics should be proud of their faith and willing to share it, says newly appointed Cardinal Archbishop Ricard of Bordeaux.
In an interview granted to Catholic News Agency, Archbishop Ricard from Bordeaux, one of the 15 new Cardinals appointed by... Read more
Court rules abortion laws do not always require health exceptions
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a “per se” requirement Feb. 24 that all abortion statutes must contain an... Read more
Abortion dominates discussion on Catholic politicians
Abortion dominated a discussion Feb. 27 at Boston College among prominent Catholic pundits and journalists. Nearly 6,000 people attended the... Read more
Pro-life groups applaud Scheidler victory
Priests for Life and Concerned Women for America (CWA) applaud the unanimous Supreme Court decision that peaceful demonstrations outside abortion... Read more
Pope names new bishop for Galveston-Houston
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston, Texas. Coadjutor Archbishop Daniel DiNardo has been... Read more
Evangelization is main challenge for Church in Venezuela, says cardinal-designate
In an interview with the Catholic News Agency, Archbishop Jorge Urosa Sabino of Caracas, who will be made a cardinal... Read more
Pro-life groups launch effort to protect dignity of human embryo
As the Spanish Senate is set to debate a new law on assisted reproduction, the association Professionals for Ethics has... Read more
Cardinal Cipriani: interior pilgrimage should lead us to Christ
While commenting on Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten message, the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, underscored the importance of... Read more
Vatican to commemorate first anniversary of passing of John Paul II
The Pope’s vicar general for the Diocese of Rome, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, is inviting the faithful to participate in ceremonies... Read more
New document on care for much-persecuted Gypsies: Church must defend cultural identity, fight for greater justice
A new document addressing the unique issue of pastoral care for the world’s heavily-persecuted population of Gypsies, saw light today... Read more
Pope, Roman Curia mark beginning of Lent with annual spiritual retreat
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI, along with members of the Roman Curia will begin their annual Lenten... Read more
Thousands of people are rediscovering Christianity…and all thanks to the baby Jesus.
The mass distribution of fluorescent plastic figures of the Christ Child of 9cm is causing a resurgence of interest in... Read more
Fidelis urges South Dakota governor to sign abortion ban
A national Catholic advocacy organization is urging South Dakota governor Mike Rounds to sign House Bill 1215, which would ban... Read more
No papal visit unless North Korea admits priests, says new cardinal
Korea’s second cardinal, Archbishop Cheong Jin-suk, has suggested that North Korea would not get a papal visit as long as... Read more
New bishop ordained for Nashville
The Diocese of Nashville welcomed their new pastoral leader Feb. 27 with the Episcopal ordination of Bishop David Choby. Read more
Vatican artifacts on display at Milwaukee museum
A magnificent exhibit of more than 300 priceless Vatican artifacts has made its way to the Milwaukee Public Museum. Read more
Pope Benedict calls the youth to be "a new generation of apostles anchored firmly in the word of Christ"
In his message to all the youth in the world, for the celebration of the XXI World Youth Day, which... Read more
