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Catholics must be engaged in political debate, says Pope
Speaking earlier today to a group of parliamentarians from Europe’s Popular Party, Pope Benedict affirmed the need for a Catholic... Read more
Despite vocation shortage, God continually calls men and women to serve his Church, says Pope
As the Church prepares to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vacations, due to be held in May, the... Read more
Last days of John Paul II were serene, says former secretary
The archbishop of Krakow and former personal secretary of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, said Wednesday in Rome... Read more
Mexican bishop says he will not support “autonomous church”
In a statement sent to Catholic News Agency, Bishop Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel of San Cristobal de las Casas and his... Read more
30,000 children send letters calling on Colombian high court not to legalize abortion
Pro-family groups have collected more than 30,000 letters from children asking the Constitutional Court of Colombia not to legalize abortion... Read more
Mexican bishops call on presidential candidates to offer solutions to immigration problem
In a statement released on Wednesday, the bishops of Mexico called on presidential candidates to offer “concrete plans for the... Read more
100,000 pilgrims expected for events honoring John Paul II
On April 2 an estimated 100,000 people from around the world are expected to participate in events honoring John Paul... Read more
Recent polls show Catholic Church is strong in France and Germany
Recent polls in two European countries now show that the Church is growing as a powerful social institution. In France,... Read more
Archbishop of San Antonio: United States was built by immigrants
During a forum on international immigration, Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio said the United States is a country built... Read more
Young people present 250,000 signatures opposing abortion to Argentinean lawmakers
Pro-life groups in Argentina presented a petition signed by 250,000 people to lawmakers this week demanding they refrain from legalizing... Read more
Cuban government harasses parish praying rosary for dissidents
Since 2003 Cuban police agents have been harassing the parish of Palma Soriano, where a group of Catholics gather each... Read more
Mission Chicago seeks to ‘jump-start’ evangelization
The Archdiocese of Chicago has taken on a mega-evangelization project in an effort to draw back lapsed Catholics and to... Read more
Pope says he wants to visit China
Pope Benedict wants to visit China but says the timing of any trip is up to God, reported Reuters. Read more
Born-again actor teams with Catholic group, battles against neighborhood porn shop
Born-again bad boy actor Stephen Baldwin has taken up a battle against a porn store opening in Nyack, the Rockland... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Church the link that brings true communion between God, mankind
During his weekly general audience, held earlier today in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI said that the ultimate aim... Read more
Beltway Cardinals oppose abuse extension bills, many cite nationwide anti-Catholic trend
Church officials around the U.S. capitol are opposing two bills that would extend the time allowed for victims of child... Read more
Group calls Illinois governor’s pharmacist contraceptive measure an ‘irresponsible display of power’
On Monday, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich issued new regulations which could force some pharmacists to fill prescriptions for contraceptives and... Read more
Canadian churches take hard look at racial justice
Canadian churches wrapped up their first Racial Justice Week, an event intended to encourage churches in their efforts to undo... Read more
New bishop named for northern Canada mission diocese
A mission diocese in the Canadian North has a new bishop. Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie to succeed... Read more
Case dismissed, but Afghan Christian convert still faces danger, seeks foreign asylum
Although Abdul Rahman, an Afghan man who faced death for converting from Islam to Christianity was released from prison on... Read more
