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Drug trafficking is an educational problem, says Mexican cardinal
During his homily on Sunday at the archdiocesan cathedral, the Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, said drug trafficking... Read more
Ecuadorians support Archbishop in clash with renegade priests
Dozens of residents in the Quito neighborhood known as “Struggle of the Poor” marched through the streets carrying signs in... Read more
Best-selling authors, baseball manager share faith on TV
Two best-selling American authors and the manager of Major League Baseball’s Florida Marlins will share about their Catholic faith in... Read more
Lawsuit filed after school forbids boy from reading Bible at recess
A Tennessee elementary school is being sued for barring a 10-year-old boy from reading his Bible during recess, reported AgapePress. Read more
Denver Archbishop says historic inaccuracies not helpful in Jewish-Catholic relations
Both Jews and Christians must have a clear understanding of history in order to advance in their relationship and ensure... Read more
Pope Benedict to meet top Jewish delegation on Thursday
Pope Benedict XVI will receive on Thursday a group of 25 Jews representing the world's major Jewish organizations, according to... Read more
Religion important to Americans, new poll reveals
Americans are far more likely to consider religion central to their lives and to believe that religious leaders should have... Read more
Gay militant group slams Pope’s remarks on homosexual “marriage”
Joe Solmonese, President of the gay militant organization “Human Rights Campaign” (HRC), issued a statement yesterday criticizing Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope reflects on God’s maternal love
Speaking before some 35,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Wednesday General Audience, Commenting Psalm 110 during the... Read more
Madrid parishes read diocesan statement in support of June 18 demonstrations
A statement by the Archdiocese of Madrid in support of the pro-family demonstrations to take place on June 18 was... Read more
Bolivian cardinal offers to mediate in crisis if protests are halted
The Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia announced it would offer mediation in the social crisis gripping the country with the condition... Read more
Detained Chinese priest released
Chinese authorities released a 75-year-old Catholic priest June 1, after he was detained for two months, the Cardinal Kung Foundation... Read more
Key Scottish attorney resigns over pope joke
One of Scotland’s most well known lawyers was forced to resign his chairmanship of the Faculty of Advocates after making... Read more
Dominican cardinal criticizes spread of immodest dancing
During a press conference on ethics in the media organized by the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL), Cardinal Nicolas de... Read more
No religious freedom in Cuba, says analyst
An analyst of the Cubanet news agency said this week that despite efforts by the Castro regime to portray itself... Read more
Colorado parishioners falling in love with Latin Mass
Although many Catholics are quick to write off the Latin Mass, believing it died years ago, in Boulder Colorado, it’s... Read more
Same-sex marriage bill continues to divide Canadian Parliament
A federal politician left the ruling Liberal Party yesterday to sit as an Independent over issues concerning Canada’s same-sex marriage... Read more
French priest hurt after mock same-sex marriage in Paris cathedral
French gay-rights activists took their legal battle for same-sex marriage into a Catholic church this week. Read more
Parishioners support historic settlement in Covington
Parishioners in the Diocese of Convington are supportive of the $120-million fund that diocesan officials have offered to set aside... Read more
Foreign minister invites first Vatican official to visit Russia
A delegation of the Russian Federation headed by its Foreign Affairs Minister, Sergei Lavrov, visited the Holy See this Tuesday... Read more
