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US government says pope immune from lawsuit
The US government, through the Assistant Attorney General Peter Keisler, has told a Texas court that Pope Benedict XVI should... Read more
Vatican to open museums, catacombs, share Christian history in celebration of European Heritage Day
The Vatican announced today that it will once again take part in the annual "European Heritage Day", on September 25th,... Read more
Thousands witness annual Italian miracle of St. Januarius
Clergy, faithful, and even civic leaders were on hand Monday morning at Naples’ Cathedral to witness the centuries old occurrence--still... Read more
Bishop Wuerl says intelligent design has rightful place among modern ‘origin of man’ theories
Adding his voice to the still sticky evolution / intelligent design conversation, Pittsburgh Bishop Donald Wuerl, argued in a recent... Read more
Wisconsin parish plays vital role for new immigrants
The Catholic community of Wautoma in central Wisconsin, is further evidence that dioceses across the country, including rural areas, are... Read more
Tucson bishop, claimants’ lawyers praise judge in settlement talks
Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson and lawyers involved in settlement talks regarding sexual-abuse claims have praised the judge who is... Read more
October dedicated to prayer, adoration for those affected by Katrina
Catholics in the Diocese of Jackson have been called to dedicate the month of October to prayer and eucharistic adoration... Read more
Chilean cardinal hopeful about country’s future
The Archbishop of Santiago, Chile, Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz, said this week he was hopeful about the future of the... Read more
Cardinal Sepe: “The Church seeks good of society when she defends the family”
Before more than 15,000 people gathered in Torreciudad, Spain, to celebrate the 16th Marian Day of the Family, the Prefect... Read more
Papal envoy notes gestures of “great humanity” in wake of Katrina
The President of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, Archbishop Paul Cordes, returned to Rome this week after visiting the areas... Read more
Vatican names Mons. Urosa new Archbishop of Caracas
The Holy See Press Room informed that Pope Benedict named Mons. Jorge Liberato Urosa Savino as the new Archbishop of... Read more
Vatican reveals Pope John Paul II lasts words: “Let me go to the house of the Father.”
Let me go to the house of the Father.” These were Pope John Paul II’s last words, mumbled in polish... Read more
Grace of the Eucharist is secret to holy priests, says Pope
Before his noontime Angelus prayer at the papal Castelgandolfo summer residence yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI said that the key to... Read more
Pope challenges new bishops to humbly trust God, be 'teachers of the faith'
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI met with a group of recently ordained bishops who have just completed a period of... Read more
Vatican official calls for renewal of U.N., supports 'Peacebuilding Commission'
On Friday, the final day of a high-level United Nations summit held in New York, Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State... Read more
Missouri judge blocks new anti-abortion laws
On Friday, a federal judge in Missouri blocked two new abortion laws which would have regulated the state’s abortion clinics... Read more
US parishes welcome more cultural groups, conference urges more inclusion
Multicultural parishes are becoming increasingly common across America, and they are no longer just an urban phenomenon. Parishes in rural... Read more
Symposium to consider future staffing of parishes
Diocesan and parish leaders will reflect on the future staffing of parishes at a national symposium this week. "Enhancing The... Read more
Places of worship keep National Day of Prayer for Katrina victims
Americans across the country joined Friday in a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for victims of Hurricane Katrina. President... Read more
Bishop hopeful appeal will make partial-birth abortions illegal
Bishop Walter Hurley is hopeful appeals to higher courts will reinstate the Michigan Legal Birth Definition Act. Read more
