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Catholic social conference highlights dangers of secularist society
Particularly highlighting the recent Terri Schiavo debacle, a recent conference held at Ohio’s Franciscan University of Steubenville, pointed to the... Read more
Vatican official urges protection, defense of refugees
Speaking yesterday before the United Nation’s Third Committee, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Vatican’s permanent observer to the U.N., urged the... Read more
Vatican seminar will discuss role of sports in Church’s mission of evangelization
The Vatican announced a unique, upcoming conference today, which will look at the role of the Christian mission in the... Read more
Pope denounces terror attacks on Jordan
Earlier today, Pope Benedict sent a message to Jordan’s King Abdullah II, condemning yesterday’s bombing attacks on three hotels in... Read more
Chinese participate in historic symposium on social teachings of the Church
Analisis Digital, the news agency of the Archdiocese of Madrid, is reporting this week that an unprecedented symposium on the... Read more
Argentine bishops call for public debate on family and education laws
The Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, which is gathered this week in general assembly, has published a statement calling for public... Read more
Look to Mary for guidance, Madrid cardinal tells families
During a Mass honoring Our Lady of Almudena, the patroness of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela emphasized the importance... Read more
Salvadoran archbishop calls for “world action” to protect AIDS victims
Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle of San Salvador, El Salvador, warned this week of the need for “world action to protect”... Read more
Reconciliation bill does not address needs of children, say bishops
As the House of Representatives takes up its budget reconciliation bill, the chairmen of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
Two states decide on issue of same-sex marriage and gay rights
A majority of voters approved writing a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in Texas Tuesday Read more
Devotion to Mary growing among Protestants in England
Devotion to Mary is growing among Anglicans, Fr. Noel Wynn told the New York Times. Fr. Wynn is the director... Read more
Catholic Charities gives $36M for hurricane assistance
The Catholic response to the people who survived Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the southern United States continue. To date,... Read more
Catholic university launches center for faith in public life
Given the growing religious voice in public affairs and an anonymous $2-million donation, Fairfield University launched Monday its Center for... Read more
Evolution debate heats up nationwide, Kansas passes vote allowing mention of Intelligent Design in schools
Yesterday, the Kansas Board of Education passed a long-awaited vote which would allow Intelligent Design--the theory that the universe is... Read more
Many Protestants discovering devotion to Mary
They’re praying the rosary, holding Bible studies which look at Mary as a model of Christian holiness, and wearing trendy... Read more
Through creation, mankind can ascend to the greatness of God, to His loving mercy, says Pope
During his weekly audience, given today before thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of... Read more
Archbishop Lajolo calls recent trip to Russia positive
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, said this week his recent visit to Russia to meet... Read more
Cardinal Tomko: only a committed laity will renew Spanish society
During a visit to Spain this week, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, president of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses, said... Read more
Analysts up prediction of attendees at November 12 march in Spain to 2 million
Organizers of a November 12 march in protest of a new government policy on education are now saying they expect... Read more
Faith is rational act, not a feeling, priest tells Peruvian youth
Renowned astrophysicist and long-time collaborator of the Vatican Observatory, Jesuit Father Manuel Carreira, told a group of Peruvian young people... Read more
