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Church will not accept illicit donations, Mexican bishops say
In an official statement, the general secretary of the Bishops’ Conference Mexico, Bishop Carlos Aguiar of Texcoco, rejected claims that... Read more
Franciscan University conference to tackle difficult Catholic social teaching
In light of a continued national debate on the role of faith in political life, as well as scientific advances... Read more
First annual Archbishop Gomez Amistad Awards honor Hispanic Catholic leaders in Denver
Last evening, at the city’s Centro San Juan Diego center, two members of Denver’s Hispanic Catholic community were honored for... Read more
Death of two seminarians sparks nationwide seminary discussion about drinking
The death of two Chicago seminarians last week--both of whom were passengers in a car accident in which the driver’s... Read more
Illinois launches stem-cell research institute without public approval
Pro-life leaders in Illinois are outraged that Gov. Rod Blagojevich "thwarted the democratic process" and authorized the creation of a... Read more
Bishop asks for prayers for politicians
Catholics in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore have been asked to recite a special prayer for local, state and federal... Read more
Pell warns on curtailing unions
Cardinal George Pell criticized government policies and draft legislation related to labor, poverty and education. Read more
Potential ambassador to the Vatican says US, Rome share values
The United States and the Vatican share some fundamental values, investment firm owner Francis Rooney told a Senate Committee Monday. Read more
Pope Benedict XVI will talk about John Paul II in first televised interview
Pope Benedict XVI decided to grant his first televised interview, in which he will talk about his predecessor Pope John... Read more
Bishops of Colombia request clarification regarding priest’s alleged links to FARC
The Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Emeritus Fabian Marulanda, has requested that the Attorney General of... Read more
European bishops meet to discuss influence of media on young people
After an extensive debate on the influence of the mass media on young peoples’ vision of reality, the European Bishops’... Read more
Nuncio highlights “points of convergence” between Holy See and Venezuelan government
After a meeting with Venezuelan Vice President Jose Vicente Rangel, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela, Archbishop Giacinto Berloco, said... Read more
Catholic diocese offers forums on immigration
Two forums on immigration in the Diocese of Yakima, Washington, will seek to promote greater communication between officials and the... Read more
‘Top-notch’ convention for vocation directors called in Tampa
Vocation directors will gather for a three-day convention this week. “Called to Follow the Son” will take place Sept. 25-28... Read more
USCCB-supported group urges President Bush to take lead in solving Darfur crisis
Earlier today, a faith-based human rights coalition seeking an end to genocides and violence in the Darfur region of Sudan... Read more
Bishops endorse signature campaign against same-sex marriage legislation
The four Catholic bishops of Massachusetts have endorsed ''Protect Marriage Sunday" — a one-day signature-gathering campaign that organizers hope will... Read more
Religious voice should play role in shaping public policy, Catholic leaders agree
Religious voices must play a role in shaping public policy, Catholic leaders said Monday at a symposium on faith and... Read more
Archbishop Burke says young people are key to changing, evangelizing the culture
Speaking to young people gathered for a monthly coffeehouse at a St. Louis-area parish last weekend, Archbishop Raymond Burke said... Read more
IRAQ: Constitution „opens the door“ to discrimination, says Patriarch
Mons. Emmanuel III Delly, the Patriarch of Baghdad for the Catholic Chaldeans, has met the President and Prime Minister of... Read more
Pope Benedict: sports, properly practiced, can build respect, loyalty and solidarity between people and cultures
Among the nearly 26,000 pilgrims present for the Pope's general audience today in St. Peter's Square were representatives from the... Read more
