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Archdiocese of Mexico City condemns “brutal profanation”of Cathedral, closes church
The Archdiocese of Mexico City has condemned the “brutal profanation” during Mass at the Cathedral last Sunday carried out by... Read more
Cardinal-designate from Texas will focus on education and immigration
This Saturday, Benedict XVI will appoint Archbishop Daniel N. DiNardo as the United States’ first Catholic cardinal from the South,... Read more
Creator of “Dolly the sheep” discards cloning in favor of embryo-free technique
"Therapeutic cloning" techniques may soon become a thing of the pastafter their foremost inventor has decided an alternative method ofdeveloping... Read more
Church sends emergency aid to cyclone relief efforts
The worst cyclone to hit Bangladesh in a decade has united Catholic and Protestant aid organizations as they endeavor to... Read more
Bishop of Juneau appointed to the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
Today the Holy Father appointed Bishop Michael W. Warfel as the bishop of Great Falls-Billings in Montana. Read more
Amnesty International's newfound abortion advocacy continues to be disputed
Fallout continues over the human rights advocacy group Amnesty International's decision to press for the legalization of abortion and to... Read more
British cardinal decries homosexual parenthood bill as ‘profoundly wrong’
The archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has expressed strong opposition to a new bill making it easier for lesbian... Read more
EU approves resolution condemning persecution of Christians
The European Union has approved a resolution condemning the persecution of Christians in some parts of the world. According the SIR... Read more
Vatican official says UN moratorium on death penalty step in the right direction
The president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Cardinal Renato Martino, said this week the recent resolution adopted... Read more
Illinois pro-lifers face threat of paddy wagon for Planned Parenthood protests
Pro-life activists protesting a new Illinois Planned Parenthood location are facing conflicting legal advice from city officials and threats of... Read more
Papal chaplain appointed Bishop of Middlesbrough
Pope Benedict XVI recently selected Monsignor Terence Patrick Drainey, a papal chaplain, to become Bishop of Middlesbrough. A graduate and... Read more
Future Health Minister of Argentina to maintain predecessor’s pro-abortion stance
The new Health Minister of Argentina, Graciela Ocana, who was recently named to the post by President-elect Cristina de Kirchner,... Read more
Japan faces population implosion
The dwindling population of Japan will threaten the "foundation of communities," -- police, fire, and other basic services -- an... Read more
Elderly and infirm are not “a problem,” Pope says
During an audience on Saturday with participants of the 22nd international conference promoted by the Pontifical Council for Health Care... Read more
Holy See desires rapid conclusion of talks with Israel, says Vatican spokesman
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, reacted this weekend to statements by Archbishop Pietro Sambi,... Read more
Largest sexual abuse settlement reached with Oregon Province Jesuits
The largest settlement yet against a Catholic religious order has been reached between the Oregon Province of the Society of... Read more
Mother delivers quintuplets after refusing multiple abortions
A Russian mother has given birth to quintuplets despite opposition from doctors who wanted her to abort some of them.... Read more
Defend marriage and family life at all costs, Benedict XVI tells Africans
Pope Benedict XVI had a special message for Africa in his meeting with the bishops of Kenya today. As the... Read more
Archbishop Broglio appointed to serve U.S. Military
The Vatican announced today that Archbishop Timothy Paul Broglio has been selected to be the Archbishop of United States Military... Read more
Locations for visits to new cardinals published
The Office of Liturgical Celebrations has published the locations and times for those who wish to visit with the newly... Read more
