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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
French cardinal says legal status of the unborn should be recognized
The Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, has expressed his support of a decision by a French court to grant... Read more
Cuba: "Resignation of Fidel Castro could be a great opportunity for the Church"
Father Joaquín Alliende, the spiritual director of the international Catholic pastoral charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), is... Read more
Catholics must support the Church, say Argentinian bishops
In a letter addressed to the Catholic faithful of the country, the bishops of Argentina reiterated that all Catholics are... Read more
Cuba specialist sees Bertone’s visit as providential for the country
Following the resignation of Fidel Castro, Javier Legorreta, an Aid to the Church in Need specialist on Cuba, says that... Read more
German bishop clarifies Church is not planning to abolish celibacy
Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Muller of Ratisbona told reporters in Germany today that the Catholic Church does not intend to abolish... Read more
St. Augustine’s teachings are relevant even today, says Pope Benedict
At today's general audience Pope Benedict XVI returned to his catechesis on St. Augustine of Hippo saying that his works... Read more
Cardinal asks Catholics to protest British embryo bill
Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, sent a pastoral... Read more
Georgia legislature considers “Human Life Amendment”
The Georgia legislature on Monday held a hearing about a proposed constitutional amendment that would grant legal personhood to human... Read more
Philippines corruption fight requires different kind of “People Power,” archbishop says
Though critics of government corruption in the Philippines have called upon Catholic bishops to lead the reform movement, the nation’s... Read more
Papal trip to Cuba possible, Vatican Secretary of State says
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has suggested that Pope Benedict XVI could visit Cuba in the future, the... Read more
Vatican advises moderation in response to Kosovo independence
Reacting to the Serbian province of Kosovo’s Sunday declaration of independence, the Vatican called for “prudence and moderation,” according to... Read more
