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Pope grants first interview, speaks on WYD, Christian joy, the crisis in Europe
In his first interview since being elected to the papacy, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the joy of being Christian... Read more
President of Brazil acknowledges government crisis in letter to bishops
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva,” has sent a letter to the National Conference of Bishops of... Read more
Statue of Mary a symbol of peace for Japan
A popular statue of the Virgin Mary in Nagasaki, Japan, has been given a new home in the city’s Cathedral... Read more
Jewish leaders praise “historic steps” of Pope Benedict XVI
Representatives of the Jewish community that will welcome Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to a Cologne synagogue said the... Read more
Activist walks from New Haven to NYC in effort to inspire priests
Edward Thomas Coll, who recently completed a 5,000 mile walk around the northeastern U.S., calling for an increase in vocations... Read more
Youth ministry expert says teens are on the front lines of the culture wars
Bob Rice knows teens. The long time youth minister and professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville has been on the... Read more
St. Patrick’s Cathedral rector resigns
Monsignor Eugene Clark, who has been rector of New York’s historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral since 2001, submitted his resignation Thursday,... Read more
Pro-gay marriage church shown the door in Archdiocese of New Orleans
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has decided to terminate the lease on space being used by a local church which... Read more
Mass. State Senate seeks to regulate church funds; many decry as violation of church and state
Massachusetts State Senator Marian Walsh is leading a charge demanding that religious organizations publicly disclose their financial books to the... Read more
Birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI to be turned into museum
The home where Joseph Ratzinger was born in the small Bavarian town of Marktl am Inn will be turned into... Read more
Famous Italian soprano praises Benedict XVI
During the recording of an upcoming CD, renowned Italian soprano Cecilia Baroli praised Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Colombian young people to hold simultaneous day of reflection during WYD
The Archdiocese of Bogota has organized a day of reflection to coincide with World Youth Day in Cologne, to give... Read more
Brazilian bishops to publish document on national crisis
The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil, which is holding its general assembly, announced that it will release a document... Read more
USCCB expresses support for Darfur Accountability Act; calls for an end to the violence
In a letter to congress yesterday. the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voiced its support for the Darfur Peace and... Read more
Alberta legislators to enact proposal protecting those uneasy with gay “marriage”
In light of Canada’s recent legalization of homosexual marriage, legislators in Alberta are working to enact a new proposal aimed... Read more
Jewish author defends Pope Pius XII in new book
While many recent years have sought to align Pope Pius XII and in fact, the Catholic Church as a whole,... Read more
WYD organizers to let Argentine rock band perform at closing concert
In a new twist to the controversy surrounding the statements by the Argentine Protestant rock band RESCATE against Pope Benedict... Read more
American pro-life youth begin WYD walk from Euro Parliament to Cologne
35 young people who have just completed 3 simultaneous walks across the U.S.--all ending at the U.S. capital--are taking their... Read more
Archbishop O’Malley challenges Catholics to courageously live out faith
Speaking to a crowd of nearly 1,200 gathered at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s ‘Defending the Faith Conference’, Boston Archbishop Sean... Read more
Mexican bishops appeal to Supreme Court to prohibit abortion pill
The newspaper of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara is reporting this week that fifteen Mexican bishops have filed a legal appeal... Read more
