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US bishops commit to protection of children
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has acknowledged the mistakes made by some bishops in transferring abusive priests from one... Read more
U.S. bishops to adopt national marriage initiative
Spurred by the current state of marriage and the debate on same-sex unions, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)... Read more
First book by Benedict XVI to be published Tuesday
The Italian daily Corriere della Sera reported last week that the first book by Pope Benedict XVI, entitled “The Example... Read more
Benedict XVI reminds faithful that Christian charity is nourished by participating in the Eucharist
From his office window, Pope Benedict XVI reminded all the people gathered to hear him in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
Mexican bishops condemn drug-related violence affecting the country
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico is denouncing the wave of drug trafficking violence that has spread across the northeastern region... Read more
Cardinal Poupard calls for a faith-based response to culture issues of the day
The President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Cardinal Paul Poupard, exhorted participants of the II Meeting of Directors of... Read more
Terminally ill patient thankful for cell phone call from Pope
A nun identified as Sister Maria Cristina became the first person to have a cell phone conversation with a Pope. ... Read more
Kiev patriarch says Orthodox Church and Vatican should work together
The Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches much in common and should cooperate more in teaching about the importance of the... Read more
International bishops show support, solidarity for pro-family march in Spain
Bishops’ conferences around the world have voiced their support for the national pro-family demonstration scheduled to take place June 18... Read more
Vatican to tackle growing problem of trafficking, sex trade
The Vatican will host its first international meeting to discuss the growing worldwide problem of the sex trade, namely human... Read more
Debate over gay-friendly books in public libraries rages in southern US
Public libraries in southern U.S. states have begun stocking gay-friendly books, and this has launched intense debate in local communities. Read more
Pregnant woman kept on life support to save baby
A Catholic man has committed to keeping his 26-year-old pregnant wife alive on life support in hopes that their baby... Read more
Bishops to issue document on death penalty
The U.S. bishops have voted to draft a document stating Catholic doctrine regarding the death penalty. Read more
USCCB approves budget for new study on causes of sexual abuse
The U.S. bishops decided Friday to approve a $1-million budget for new research on the "Causes and Context Study" of... Read more
Church's Commitment to protect children and youth remains strong, Cardinal George says
During the Spring meeting of the USCCB being held at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Cardinal Francis George, vice president... Read more
Venezuelan bishop said social decay is fruit of absence of God
Archbishop Mariano Parra Sandoval of Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela, said social decay in the country is the fruit of marginalizing God... Read more
Bishop tells Spanish Catholics not to fear “psychological torture”
In a letter celebrating the feast of St. Cyriacus and St. Paula, martyrs and patron saints of his diocese, Bishop... Read more
Organizers of WYD reject offer to house pilgrims on set of popular reality show
World Youth Day organizers have rejected an “offer” by the producers of a German television program called “Big Brother” to... Read more
Bishop exhorts Catholics in Cuba to bear witness to their faith
During his installation Mass as the new ordinary for the Diocese of Matanza in Cuba, Bishop Manuel Hilario de Cespedes... Read more
Retired bishop of Altoona-Johnstown dies
A retired bishop of Altoona-Johnstown died Monday at a nursing home in Hollidaysburg. Bishop-emeritus James Hogan was 93. Read more
