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Vietnamese Catholics continue pressuring government over stolen property
The Vietnamese government continues to face petitions from Catholics over properties confiscated by the government after 1954, the Associated Press... Read more
Bishop apologizes for spending mission funds on vestments
Edward Braxton, Bishop of Belleville, has issued a public apology for spending restricted mission funds on liturgical vestments, altar linens,... Read more
Rancor over ESPN anchor’s comments dies down
Controversy over anchorwoman Dana Jacobson’s derogatory remarks about Jesus and Notre Dame University is beginning to die down as ESPN... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet to launch immigrant aid program during Eucharistic Congress
Cardinal Marc Ouellet of Quebec announced this week an immigrant assistance program will be launched during the upcoming 49th International... Read more
“Dogs have more rights than people,” Chilean bishop complains
Bishop Bernardo Bastres of Punta Arenas, Chile complained this week that dogs have more legal protection than the rights of... Read more
Holy Father reminds Slovenia to remain faithful to its Christian foundation
After the completion of their “ad limina” visit, the prelates from the Slovenian Episcopal Conference were received by Pope Benedict. ... Read more
Ex-priest invited pro-abortionists to participate in “pro-life” video
Fr. Luiz Carlos Lodi Da Cruz, president of the Pro-Life Group of Anapolis in Brazil, revealed this week that the... Read more
New poll reveals vast majority of Brazilians reject abortion
A new poll carried out by the Datafolha firm in Brazil has revealed that 87% of Brazilians think that having... Read more
Pope proposes the creation of ‘info-ethics’ for the media
Pope Benedict XVI issued a call today for ‘info-ethics’ to be developed for the media as part of his annual... Read more
Clergy bless New York abortion clinic as “sacred ground”
Religious leaders in favor of abortion gathered on Tuesday to bless an abortion clinic in support of the Roe v.... Read more
Knoxville priest appointed bishop of Springfield – Cape Girardeau
The Holy Father has appointed Msgr. James Vann Johnston of Knoxville, Tennessee as bishop of the Diocese of Springfield -... Read more
Liturgy Commission expects 2008 completion of Roman Missal draft
The International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) met in Mumbai last week, planning to complete the revised draft... Read more
Archbishop knocks St. Louis U coach for supporting abortion, embryonic research
Archbishop Raymond Burke has criticized a Catholic basketball coach at the Catholic University of St. Louis (SLU) for declaring himself... Read more
Church in Germany promoting family and marriage with three year campaign
The Church in Germany has launched a new campaign to promote the family under the theme, “Living Love Together.” This... Read more
Anti-virgin bias amongst American Idol judges
A 19-year-old contestant for the “American Idol” singing competition faced scrutiny from judges and celebrity commentators after revealing he is... Read more
Mexican cardinal slams UN for supporting abortion
The Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez, called on Catholics this week to reject the legalization of abortion and... Read more
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McCain courts Catholic vote in Florida, no shift on embryonic stem cell research
John McCain has set his sights on Florida as the state’s primary draws closer. In a conversation with Catholics in... Read more
Chess champion Bobby Fisher requested Catholic burial in Iceland
Legendary chess player Bobby Fischer, who made history by dethroning the Soviet chess king Boris Spassky in 1972, asked to... Read more
Cardinal Garcia-Gasco: Catholics must be firm against attacks from secularism
The Archbishop of Valencia, Spain, Cardinal Agustin Garcia-Gasco, has called on the faithful to remain firm in the face of... Read more
Work of Church in Cuba ignored overseas, says leading dissident
The president of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, said this week that outside of Cuba, the true work... Read more
