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Coffee shop owner to become consecrated virgin
A 41-year-old coffee shop owner in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has decided to take vows as a consecrated virgin. Read more
Spain must increase aid for families with children, says institute
After comparing the amount of aid the different European nations provide to families with children, the Institute for Family Policy... Read more
Member of Vatican police force dies in apparent suicide attempt
This morning the Vatican woke up to the sad news that a member of its police force, Alessandro Benedetti, aged... Read more
Holy Father writes to Austrian diocesan papers ahead of visit
In preparation for his visit to Austria this coming Friday through Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI wrote to the diocesan papers... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for September
Pope Benedict XVI's general prayer intention for September is: "That the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to... Read more
Homosexuals in Brazil using lawsuits to silence Christians
Brazilian Association of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgender People (ABGLT) is attempting to silence its opponents, especially Christians, with a... Read more
Dialogue should not end up being monologue, Venezuelan archbishop warns
Archbishop Robert Luckert of Coro and vice president of the Venezuelan Bishops Conference, said last week, “At this moment of... Read more
Kenyan archbishop ordains US priests for new conservative Anglican church
Two Episcopal priests, who split from the Episcopal Church over its acceptance of homosexual bishops, have been consecrated bishops for... Read more
Pope Benedict says to react urgently to create a strong bond between man and the land
On Saturday, the Italian Church sponsored its annual “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy. Pope Benedict helped mark the day... Read more
Pope Benedict to the youth: Do not follow the path of pride, rather, follow the path of humility
Pope Benedict XVI has appealed to young people not to follow the ways of the world but rather follow the... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn: “The Pope’s message to us will be captivating”
Commenting on the upcoming visit to Austria by Pope Benedict XVI, the archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn said he... Read more
Politicians say Masons behind investigation of the Church in Italy
Italian officials and politicians have accused “radical and Masonic” groups of being behind the threats by the European Commission to... Read more
Church in Mexico presents Declaration of Human Rights of the Unborn
The Church in Mexico, together with various lawmakers, politicians, civil organizations and parents, has signed the Declaration of Human Rights... Read more
Spanish class sparks “white power” debate in Colorado high school
Earlier this week, a simple question in a Spanish II class in Broomfield, Colorado triggered a heated discussion regarding immigration... Read more
Pope to visit Naples in October
In addition to his upcoming visits to Loreto and Austria, Pope Benedict XVI will also visit the city of Naples... Read more
Final word is in for World Youth Day papal Mass location
The head of the provincial government of New South Wales, Premier Morris Iemma, has ruled out moving next year's World... Read more
Christ-like bin Laden image stirs debate in Australia
Australians are in a stir over artwork depicting Osama bin Laden in a Christ-like pose and a statue of the... Read more
Zimbabwe's bishops rally behind accused archbishop
The embattled Archbishop of Bulawayo, Pius Ncube, has received the backing of his fellow Zimbabwean bishops. The show of support... Read more
Clock running out on Episcopal Church
As of yesterday, the Episcopal Church had only one month left to respond to the requests of the Anglican primates,... Read more
Visit of Pope John Paul II to San Antonio, TX to be commemorated
Commemorating Pope John Paul II’s historic visit to the Alamo city, an exhibit to mark the 20th anniversary of the... Read more
