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Persecution of the Church comes with faithfulness, says Argentinean Cardinal
In his opening address for the 93rd Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, conference president Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio... Read more
Vatican official denounces “terrorism” of abortion and euthanasia
The Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said abortion and euthanasia represent “terrorism... Read more
Congress inspired in messages of Pope Benedict XVI at WMF Valencia 2006 concludes in Spain
This past Sunday, the Diocese of Segovia concluded a congress on the messages of Pope Benedict XVI during the World... Read more
Martyrs of the Armenian holocaust remembered in Holy Land
On Tuesday the Franciscans charged with the care of the Holy Land celebrated the “Day of Memory of the Armenian... Read more
Pontifical Council sends message to Buddhists: education for peace begins with family values
Made public today was the annual message to the world’s Buddhists as they celebrate their Feast of Vesakh. The message,... Read more
Australian Cardinal says Virginia Tech shootings demonstrate need for community
The tragedy at Virginia Tech demonstrates the human need for others and the devastating effect of isolation and loneliness in... Read more
Abortion legalized in Mexican capital
On Tuesday evening the Legislative Assembly of Mexico City, dominated by members of the leftist Party of the Democratic Revolution,... Read more
Religious groups, leaders advocate U.S. Farm Bill reforms
As Congress begins the work of reauthorizing the U.S. Farm Bill, more than a dozen Christian churches and faith-based organizations... Read more
Presidential candidates discuss politics and Catholic faith
Two 2008 U.S. presidential candidates — both Catholic — discussed their differing views and positions on politics and public policy... Read more
Orlando Diocese to verify 'crying' statue of Mary
Officials of the Diocese of Orlando are expected to visit a local shop and verify a marble statue of the... Read more
Benedict invites Catholics to “a prayerful reading” of scripture
In today's general audience Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to Origen of Alexandria, a third century historian and "one of... Read more
Iraq without its Christian citizens would be a disaster, Kirkuk Archbishop says
Responding to the latest in a series of terrorist attack against the Christian communities in Iraq, Monday, the Chaldean Catholic... Read more
Holy Father holds audience with Abbas
This morning Pope Benedict XVI received in audience Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), president of the Palestinian Authority. The two conducted... Read more
Pope Benedict to ordain 22 new priests for Rome Diocese
On Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter and the day on which the Catholic Church celebrates the 44th World Day... Read more
Bishop Nienstedt in line to take Saint Paul-Minneapolis post
Today Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop John C. Nienstedt as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.... Read more
Communion within the Church essential for flourishing of vocations, Pope Benedict writes
The Press Office of the Holy See made public today Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the upcoming World Day of... Read more
Filipino Cardinal calls for virtue in politics
A good politician is a person who loves and respects God and is ready to sacrifice personal, group or party... Read more
Education for Citizenship leads to totalitarianism, says Spanish Cardinal
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, warned this week the government sponsored educational course “Education for Citizenship” “is leading... Read more
Bishops deeply concerned about president’s immigration reform proposals
The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) migration committee has warned that the Bush Administration’s recent immigration... Read more
Government decries judicial ruling ordering arrest of Colombian archbishop
The Minister of the Interior and of Justice in Colombia, Carlos Holguin, has criticized the ruling of an appeals court... Read more
