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Cardinal criticizes media coverage of Italy sex-abuse cases
The Vatican Secretary of State has criticized the Italian media for its coverage of the recent allegations of sexual abuse... Read more
Planned Parenthood files lawsuit to strike down Missouri abortion law
Planned Parenthood filed a federal lawsuit Monday seeking to strike down a new Missouri law that requires abortion clinics to... Read more
Lawyers bill Portland archdiocese $19M
The Archdiocese of Portland received an $18.8-million bill from its lawyers, who worked on the archdiocese’s bankruptcy filing. Read more
The diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend celebrates 150 years
Several thousand Catholics gathered at the University of Notre Dame on August 18 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the... Read more
'Draw near to God to overcome weakness and find lasting joy and happiness', says Pope Benedict XVI
By drawing near to God, we are able to overcome our weakness and find lasting joy and happiness, Pope Benedict... Read more
Well-known Catholic author explores Harry Potter series
Distinguished author, Michael D. O’Brien, has provided CNA with one of his columns on the best-selling Harry Potter series. To... Read more
With social inequality there is no education for all, says Argentinean archbishop
During his weekly program, “Keys to a Better World,” Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, said it would not... Read more
Pro-life group calls for Canadian bishops to do more about Amnesty International’s pro-abortion decision
A Canadian pro-life group has called for more action from the country’s bishops against Amnesty International’s decision to advocate for... Read more
Complaining residents told that church bell should "remind them they're being prayed for"
A Roman Catholic priest is being fined 5,000 euros by municipal officials each time he rings his church bell for... Read more
Church in Chile launches aid appeal for Peruvian earthquake victims
Coinciding with the upcoming feast of St. Alberto Hurtado, known in Chile as the Day of Solidarity, Caritas Chile has... Read more
Church in Paraguay to issue official response to president’s attack on the Church
Bishop Claudio Gimenez of Caacupe said the Church in Paraguay would officially respond to the attacks on the Church last... Read more
Cleveland diocese involved in embezzlement trials
The trial began yesterday for a former assistant treasurer of the Diocese of Cleveland, Anton Zgoznik, accused of taking part... Read more
Spain: 36 percent claim to be practicing Catholics
According to a survey conducted by the Investiga research firm, although 73.8 percent of Spaniards say they are Catholic, only... Read more
Judge orders Mexican pro-abortion party to compensate bishop
A civil judge in Mexico has ordered the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD), which recently pushed for the legalization of abortion... Read more
Australian school cuts ties with Amnesty International over abortion policy
The headmaster of Sydney's St Aloysius College, Fr. Chris Middleton has confirmed that his school will cut its ties with Amnesty International... Read more
Mich. Gov. removes embryonic stem-cell petition from website after lawsuit is filed
Michigan Gov. Jenifer Granholm’s office has removed its petition supporting embryonic stem-cell research from the governor’s publicly funded website.The governor’s... Read more
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone condemns the ratification of Amnesty International’s new abortion policy
“We cannot ever destroy life, we must always save life even if it is the fruit of violence,” exclaimed Cardinal Bertone... Read more
Papal letter to Chinese Catholics causing greater unity, offers focus for Marian feast day
The Feast of the Assumption, Aug. 15, served as an occasion to remind Catholics in northern China of Pope Benedict’s... Read more
British television airs ‘Muslim Jesus’
A documentary, broadcast on British television ITV on Sunday, seeks to portray Jesus as Muslims view him. The one-hour program,... Read more
Church in Venezuela asks for clarification on proposed changes to constitution
Archbishop Ubaldo Santana of Maracaibo and president of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela said this week that the Church wishes... Read more
