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Cuban bishops pray for peace, protection for their country
In a statement which was written as Fidel Castro prepared for surgery and provisionally yielded power to his brother Raúl... Read more
Discharge for Cardinal George delayed by “bleeding episode”
The Archdiocese of Chicago said yesterday, that while Cardinal Francis George remains in stable condition, he has been held in... Read more
Oldest existing life-size crucifix to be used at papal Mass in Bavaria
The Cross of Enghausen, the oldest existing life-size crucifix in the world, will be used during the Mass celebrated by... Read more
Peace endangered by lack for respect for dignity of the person, says Dominican cardinal
The Archbishop of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, has warned that peace is... Read more
Bishop says Church did, in fact, denounce human rights violations during Argentinean dictatorship
Bishop Roberto Rodriguez of La Rioja has rejected criticism that the Church did not denounce human rights violations during Argentina’s... Read more
Cardinal George continues to improve, orders PB&J, hot chocolate
Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Francis George, continues to recuperate, the Archdiocese has announced. He’s also received clearance to have a few... Read more
Religious leaders in Rome blast pop singer’s ‘crucifixion’
In an uncommon show of solidarity, Rome's Catholic, Muslim, and Jewish leaders have collectively condemned pop star Madonna's decision to... Read more
World reacts to death of Church’s oldest cardinal, ecumenical leader
A tireless promoter of Christian unity and the Catholic Church’s oldest cardinal died this week. Cardinal Johannes Willebrands, president emeritus... Read more
Knights of Columbus pledge to fight for marriage, life, ‘under God’
The Knights of Columbus have adopted, this week, significant resolutions on a number of critical social issues including marriage, the... Read more
Catholic agency to continue adoption referrals for same-sex couples
Catholic Charities of San Francisco announced this week that it would end its work as a full adoption agency –... Read more
Portiuncula Indulgence can be obtained this Sunday
This Sunday Catholics can obtain the Portiuncula Indulgence by visiting any Franciscan parish or chapel around the world. Read more
Polish filmmaker: John Paul II was grateful media did not sensationalize his illness
Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi, who filmed a movie on John Paul II entitled, “From a Far Away Country,” said this... Read more
Benedict XVI shows that true joy in life comes from the faith
In an interview with Vatican Radio, Pope Benedict XVI’s personal secretary revealed that if there is any one thing that... Read more
Caritas calls for immediate opening of humanitarian corridor in Lebanon
Caritas International has asked all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to immediately open a humanitarian corridor in order... Read more
Venezuelan bishop says government, Church relations are improving
Bishop Mario del Valle Moronta Rodriguez, Bishop of San Cristóbal, has announced that, “at this moment, a level of prudence... Read more
Parental notification initiative splits California voters; just over half of Catholics support
While the majority of Christians in California support parental notification legislation, California voters in general are split on a measure... Read more
Knights of Columbus donate $100,000 for aid in Lebanon
The Knights of Columbus are making a $100,000 donation for humanitarian aid to those affected by the current conflict in... Read more
Senate passes bill to preserve Mt. Soledad Cross
The United States Senate swiftly passed a bill Tuesday, that will preserve a 29-foot concrete cross atop Mt. Soledad in... Read more
Hezbollah uses Christian villages as shields in missile attacks
Recent reports indicate that Hezbollah is using Christian villages to shield its attacks against Israel. Read more
Pope Benedict explains the reason for his examination of the Apostles
During his General Audience yesterday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict gave a brief insight into his reason for the... Read more
