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Pope releases two doves in prayer for peace
Accompanied by two children, Pope Benedict XVI released two small white doves from the window of the Apostolic Palace, to... Read more
Catholic convert’s desire for unity led him to create Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Throughout his entire life Fr. Paul Wattson, the founder of the Society of Antonment, was always devoted to the urgent... Read more
Interest in the priesthood is on the upswing
When Father Gerard Francik recently interviewed a 19-year-old man who was thinking about becoming a priest, the archdiocesan vocations director... Read more
Enrollment in Florida Catholic schools at 90,000 plus
Amid an unstable housing market that is changing demographics, Florida Catholic Schools are still enrolling nearly 91,000 students. Read more
Indianapolis archbishop diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease
Archbishop of Indianapolis, Daniel Buechlein, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer affecting the lymph nodes, more commonly referred... Read more
Use and distribution of abortion pill cause for excommunication, warns Brazilian bishop
Archbishop Jose Cardoso Sobrinho of Olinda e Recife, Brazil strongly criticized a plan by local officials to widely distribute the... Read more
Sunday Mass not enough to be a good Christian, says Argentinean bishop
Bishop Ruben Oscar Frassia of Avellaneda Lanus, Argentina said this week that mere attendance at Sunday Mass is not enough... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn recalls days as student of the Pope
The Archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Cristoph Schönborn, gave a DVD to Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday containing a summary by... Read more
Suspect arrested in robbery of revered Argentinean bishop's incorrupt heart
Police in the Argentinean city of Catamarca detained a suspect Wednesday who they believed may have stolen the incorrupt heart... Read more
Jesuits are not in opposition to the Vatican, new Superior General says
At his first official meeting with the press, Fr. Adolfo Nicolas S.J., the new Superior General of the Society of... Read more
Catholic prayer vigil turns into clash with Vietnamese police
Thousands of Catholics gathered in the streets of Hanoi to show their opposition to the government’s refusal to hand over... Read more
The Church law “makes us free to follow Jesus”, explains Benedict XVI
Around noon today, Pope Benedict spoke to the participants of a conference being held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of... Read more
Pope points to importance of thanking God for greater unity between Christians
Benedict XVI welcomed members of the World Council of Churches and a delegation of Catholics at the Vatican today, thanking... Read more
Churches urge end to Kenyan violence
Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan was scheduled to start a mediation mission in Kenya, even as violence flared... Read more
Worldwide Divine Mercy Congress to be held on anniversary of John Paul II’s death
On Thursday January 31, at the Holy See’s press office, the Archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, will announce the... Read more
Wisconsin forces Catholic hospitals to dispense “emergency contraception”
The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed legislation mandating that all Wisconsin hospitals, including religiously-affiliated hospitals, must inform any self-described victim... Read more
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
