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Cardinal Bertone discusses Pope’s “profound” reflection on Christ
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said that in his new book “Jesus of Nazareth,” Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope holds surprise meeting with Roman Curia
In what could be a sign of an important upcoming announcement, Pope Benedict XVI convened a surprise meeting on Saturday... Read more
Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop of Washington call Catholics to bold presence in public square
During the 4th National Catholic Prayer breakfast, both the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, and the... Read more
Renewing the U.S. involves religious organizations, respect for life, President Bush tells Catholic Prayer Breakfast
United States’ President George W. Bush spoke this morning at the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, at Washington’s Hilton Hotel,... Read more
Germans, Austrians make plans for celebration of Pope’s Birthday
Catholics and non-Catholics alike are working together to celebrate Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming birthday. Throughout Germany and Austria, plans are... Read more
Pope’s 80th birthday: “A particularly happy day,” says Cardinal Ruini
In a letter the faithful of Rome regarding the celebration of the Pope’s 80th birthday and the second anniversary of... Read more
Benedict’s new book to follow, “the Pope’s path towards Jesus”
The Italian publishing house, Rizzoli, has released an extensive press release and synopsis of Pope Benedict’s new book, "Jesus of... Read more
Abortion proponents subject to defamation lawsuits, says Catholic lawyer in Mexico
The president of the College of Catholic Lawyers in Mexico, Armando Martinez, said this week the director of Catholics for... Read more
More than a million people expected to join Pope in Brazil
One of the hosts of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming visit to Brazil, Archbishop Odilo Scherer, said this more than one... Read more
Brazilian bishops: Right to life not subject to referendum
The Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference of Brazil, Archbishop Odilo, said this week the country’s bishops reject a government... Read more
Scholars revise conclusions about ‘Jesus family tomb’
Several prominent scholars, who were featured in interviews in the controversial documentary Lost Tomb of Jesus, have now revised their... Read more
Federal bankruptcy judge orders external audit of San Diego diocese accounts
A federal bankruptcy judge ordered an external audit of the Diocese of San Diego amid accusations Church leaders are trying... Read more
Indiana Catholic Church fire determined to be arson
The fire that destroyed St. Anne Catholic Church in New Castle in eastern Indiana, was arson, authorities said on Tuesday. Read more
Vatican rep to Jerusalem refuses to attend Holocaust commemoration due to misrepresentation of Pope
The Apostolic Nuncio to Jerusalem and Palestine, Archbishop Antonio Franco, has announced that he will not attend the annual ceremony... Read more
U.S. Bishops, Pro-life groups decry Senate’s decision to Pass Bill funding destruction of human life
An official with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) along with numerous pro-life groups have reacted to yesterday... Read more
Pro-life groups denounce government efforts to legalize abortion in Ecuador
Various pro-life groups in Ecuador have denounced systematic efforts by the government to the use the upcoming Constitutional Assembly to... Read more
October beatification planned for Spanish priest martyred in Brazil
According to the Spanish daily “El Diario de Galicia,” Father Manuel Gomez, a diocesan priest who was killed in Brazil... Read more
Catholics call on politicians to work for peace and maintain Europe’s Christian roots
Participants at the international congress “Values and Perspectives for the Europe of Tomorrow,” organized by the Commission of Bishops' Conferences... Read more
Cardinal Dziwisz calls outing of Communist collaborators harmful to society
The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, said this week a new norm requiring Polish citizens to publicly disclose their... Read more
World must invest in educational development for aging population, Holy See tells U.N.
The Vatican made public today, an April 10th speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the... Read more
