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Celebration of St. Joseph moved by Vatican for 2008
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has transferred the celebration of the Solemnity of St.... Read more
Italian judge convicted for shunning courtrooms with crosses
An Italian judge campaigning about crosses being placed in public buildings has been convicted for the third time for refusing... Read more
Bishops of India plan defense against anti-Christian extremists
At a recent plenary meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), bishops held two unscheduled meetings to study... Read more
Vatican conference to examine ethics of end-of-life care
A press conference at the Vatican on Thursday presented the details of an upcoming meeting that will discuss the care... Read more
Parents should help young people respond to their vocation, says Spanish cardinal
In a pastoral letter published for Seminary Day 2008, the Archbishop of Sevilla, Cardinal Carlos Amigo Vallejo, said the entire... Read more
Catholic Church calling for reconciliation in Kosovo
The Apostolic Administrator of Kosovo, Archbishop Dodë Gjergji said the Catholic Church there supports the creation of a new state,... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State calls for Christian renewal in Cuba
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tariscio Bertone, who is visiting Cuba to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Pope John Paul... Read more
Rector of La Sapienza visits with the Pope
Pope Benedict was quite busy this morning with audiences, but notable among them was his meeting with Professor Renato Guarini,... Read more
Bible to be center of Lenten preaching at the Vatican
On Friday, February 22, in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel, in the presence Pope Benedict XVI, the preacher of the Papal... Read more
Benedict XVI’s message to Cuba: Hope in Christ, continue to evangelize
On Thursday morning, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone met with the Cuban Conference of Catholic Bishops (COCC) and delivered a message from... Read more
High-level officials in Cuba present at Cardinal Bertone’s arrival
High-level officials of the Cuban government were present on Wednesday night to welcome Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone,... Read more
Pope Benedict asks Jesuits to reflect deeply on their vow of obedience to him
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the participants of the Society of Jesus’ general congregation and encouraged them to continue in fidelity to... Read more
Solution to Serbia-Kosovo situation lies in Christian values, says the Pope
With the recent turmoil in Serbia, Pope Benedict’s reception of the new ambassador from Serbia today gave him an opportunity... Read more
WYD Stations of the Cross director still looking for Jesus
World Youth Day officials organizing the live depiction of the Stations of the Cross are still looking for an actor... Read more
Catholic soccer club agreement collapses over money dispute
An Italian endeavor to promote Christian values in sports through a partnership with an Italian soccer team has ended due... Read more
Man “angry at God” drives minivan into church sanctuary
A man who said he was angry at God drove a minivan through a Catholic church in Rancho Cordova, California... Read more
NY bill to declare abortion a “fundamental right” could threaten religious freedom
A New York state bill that would declare abortion a fundamental human right for women faces opposition from Catholics who... Read more
Clinton loses pro-abortion leader's endorsement to Obama
Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama has been endorsed by Frances Kissling, the former president of the pro-abortion group Catholics for... Read more
Immigrant ministry in Mexico denounces abuses against Central Americans
Father Alejandro Solalinde Guerra, coordinator of Immigrant Ministry for the Diocese of Tehuantepec, denounced military and police officials for continuing... Read more
Venezuelan bishops call for end to blockade against Cuba
The president of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Ubaldo Santana, said the bishops of Venezuela hope that the retirement of... Read more
