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L'Osservatore Romano to celebrate its 145th anniversary with an historical exposition
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano is celebrating its 145th anniversary with an expo in Rome that will feature rare and... Read more
Catholic lawyers say new sex-ed law is no solution to problems facing young people
In response to the possible passage of a law that requires sex-ed to be taught in all schools in Argentina,... Read more
Catholic clergy asked to leave Belarus
Catholics in the former Soviet republic of Belarus are praying and scratching their heads at the expulsion of 12 Roman... Read more
World Congress of Prayer for Life opens in Fatima
On October 4 the World Congress of Prayer for Life opened in Fatima, under the theme "Mary, We Entrust To... Read more
German prelate says Vatican-Muslim dialogue must start from scratch
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, head of the German Catholic Bishops Conference, said demands and threats from Muslim critics, based on a... Read more
Rep. Foley disclosure reinforces idea that homosexual men should not be priests, Catholic group says
The revelation of former Congressman Mark Foley that a priest abused him as a teen further indicates that homosexuals should... Read more
Boston to welcome relic of patron saint of parish priests
The heart of St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, will be brought to New York and Boston from... Read more
Pro-life groups say pro-abortion petition misleading
The fall issue of Ms. Magazine features a cover story that celebrates abortion and includes more than 1,000 signatures of... Read more
In face of persecution, Chinese cardinal says Catholics remain determined
In addition to previously published words on the tremendous persecution that exists for Christians in China, Hong Kong’s Cardinal Joseph... Read more
Europe must be unafraid of faith, says Spanish cardinal
During the European Symposium of University Professors taking place in Rome this week, the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares... Read more
Rosary constitutes meditation on mysteries of Christ under the guidance of Mary
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Tarazona, Spain, said this week that by praying the Rosary one hears the voice of... Read more
Dialogue with extreme Islam not possible, says Spanish bishop
In a pastoral letter this week on the controversy sparked by Pope Benedict’s comments on Islam at the University of... Read more
Cardinal Mejia signals need for authentic family life in today’s world
Cardinal Jorge Mejia, former archivist and librarian of the Roman Catholic Church, said it was urgent that families be constant... Read more
Pope: story of Bartholomew recalls importance of personal experience of Christ
Pope Benedict XVI continued his catechesis on the twelve Apostles today, speaking to some 30,000 pilgrims about the lesser known... Read more
Vatican says preparations for papal trip to Turkey continue
Despite continuing threats from Islamic extremist groups and warnings from Muslim clerics and politicians in Turkey, preparations for Pope Benedict... Read more
Spokane diocese to sell bishop's office to pay sex-abuse claims
The Diocese of Spokane is selling its pastoral center to help cover $81 million in claims, mostly by victims of... Read more
Copts call on Rice to discuss human rights, religious freedom in Egypt
The American Coptic Union (ACU) is urging Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss the continued human rights abuses of... Read more
Archbishop says public leaders, who claim to be Catholic but do not act on Gospel, are deceiving themselves
Political and community leaders are called to change the world with justice and charity, and with a greater love for... Read more
Sustaining the Church is responsibility of each Catholic, says Madrid cardinal
Speaking about the new financial model being used by the Catholic Church in Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio... Read more
German bishops call Muslim interpretation of controversial papal discourse “unjust”
The Bishops’ Conference of Germany, gathered for the plenary assembly, has called the interpretation by many Muslims of the lecture... Read more
