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Benedict XVI gives “Urbi et Orbi” blessing, calling humanity not to have fear of the Risen One.
After presiding over the Sunday Mass of the Resurrection celebrated this morning on Saint Peters Square, Pope Benedict gave his... Read more
Jesus broke the definitiveness of death, says Pope during Easter Vigil
Tonight at ten o’clock, The Holy Father Benedict XVI presided in the Patriarcal Basílica of Saint Peters, over the Solemn... Read more
On the Cross we contemplate that God is Love, says Vatican Preacher
Today, Benedict XVI presided over the celebration of the office of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the... Read more
Thousands contemplate the saving power of the Cross during Way of the Cross in Rome
This Good Friday at night, the Roman Coliseum, the place where numerous Christians suffered martyrdom in the first centuries of the Church, became... Read more
Jerusalem Church leaders urge int’l community not to boycott Palestinians
The 13 patriarchs and heads of Christian Churches in Jerusalem launched in their joint Easter message a powerful appeal for... Read more
Villanova University board delays decision on ‘victims of abortion’ memorial
A plan for a memorial on the Villanova University campus to the victims of abortion is currently in limbo, reported... Read more
Knights of Columbus urge U.S. leaders to create immigration bill that embraces justice, charity
The board of directors of the Knights of Columbus has called upon Congress and the President to create immigration legislation... Read more
San Antonio Archbishop says human dignity, families are at heart of immigration debate
Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio took his strongest public stand on immigration during Monday's downtown demonstration against the current... Read more
Archbishop Burke, other Missouri bishops call on Catholics to reject death penalty
As the state of Missouri prepares for a highly-publicized trial due to challenge the constitutionality of lethal injection, the state’s... Read more
'It’s true, I swear to...?'
Officials in the northeast British city of Hull have created a legal oath for those who do not want to... Read more
Venezuela archbishop criticizes government attempts to distort truth about April 11th crisis
On the fourth anniversary of the Venezuela’s politico-military crisis of April 11, 2002, Archbishop Jose Baltazar Porras of Merida criticized... Read more
Mexicans submit hundreds of testimonies regarding possible miracles by John Paul II
According to the official website for the beatification and canonization of John Paul II, hundreds of emails are pouring in... Read more
Don’t call undocumented workers ‘illegal’ says Mexican cardinal
The archbishop of Guadalajara, Mexico, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez expressed his support this week for protests by Hispanics in the... Read more
Puerto Rican cardinal urges prayer for politicians
The archbishop emeritus of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Cardinal Luis Aponte Martinez, is calling on the faithful to pray and... Read more
Benedict XVI: The Priest is a friend of Jesus and a man of prayer
Celebrating today the chrism Mass in the Basílica of Saint Peters, Pope Benedict said that “the nucleous of the priesthood is to... Read more
God's unending love elevates us to God’s heights, says Pope
Among thousands of pilgrims gathered on Holy Thursday in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Pope Benedict XVI presided over the Mass... Read more
Hoops for God: Priests take vocational awareness to the court
Kansas City’s Runnin’ Revs basketball team recently overcame the Serra All Stars at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park.... Read more
Catholic Home Missions Appeal to focus on rural, impoverished U.S. dioceses
“Support the Mission Church Here in America” is the theme for this year’s national Catholic Home Missions Appeal, sponsored by... Read more
Rising church attendance in Connecticut
Despite a widespread priestly sexual abuse scandal which has shaken the Catholic Church in the U.S. over recent years, Mass... Read more
Idaho passes ‘abortion-information’ legislation
The Idaho House passed legislation Monday that requires doctors to provide women with information about the medical risks of abortion... Read more
