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Pope hopes to visit hometown in 2006
Pope Benedict XVI received in a private audience this week a group of old friends and acquaintances of the city... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: God was not silent in Hurricane Katrina disaster
Although the horrors of Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged the U.S. Gulf Coast two weeks ago, has become a source of... Read more
Catholic leaders to explore challenges, direction of Catholic education in America
On Wednesday, Catholic school leaders and educators from around the nation will descend on Washington DC for a conference exploring... Read more
Catholic League calls for apology from Sen. Feinstein
Catholic League president William Donohue has called Senator Dianne Feinstein’s remarks at the Sept. 12 hearings of Supreme Court nominee... Read more
Australian bishop warns against babies becoming ‘consumer products’
Bishop Anthony Fisher warned that babies could become “consumer products” within 10 years due to the mentality and technologies being... Read more
Festival rallies community behind Catholic education
St. John Catholic School principle William Devine hopes the community festival this past weekend has helped drum up support for... Read more
Mexican bishops encourage generosity towards victims of Katrina
The bishops of Mexico have organized a collection for this Sunday, September 25, in order to assist victims of Hurricane... Read more
Argentine bishop: preaching of the Good News should lead to conversion
Bishop Luis T. Stöckler of Quilmes, Argentina, said this week the proclamation of the Good News should lead people to... Read more
Thousands march in Europe in defense rights of Belgium children
Thousands of pro-family activists marched through the streets of Brussels on Saturday demanding the Belgian government respect the rights of... Read more
China confirms it will not let Bishop travel, sets conditions to renew relations with Vatican
The spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Secretary Qin Gang confirmed that his government has not granted permission to four bishops... Read more
Have courage to commit to peace and dialogue, says Pope
In a letter sent today by way of Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, Pope Benedict XVI told participants of... Read more
Religion-media expert says for some evolution debate journalists, fairness does not apply
In the ongoing debate over intelligent design and evolution (in its many forms), a new article in the Columbia Journalism... Read more
Celebration of Eucharist, unites us to Christ's cross, says Pope
During his noontime Angelus prayer yesterday, held at the papal summer residence of Castelgandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI invited gathered pilgrims... Read more
Pope encourages world leaders meeting in NYC to seek solutions to world violence, poverty, sickness, hunger
Following the noontime Angelus prayer at his Castelgandolfo summer residence yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI offered prayers for a meeting of... Read more
Church is a vital sign of unity in Europe, says Archbishop Lajolo; its history and role cannot be ignored, or put aside
On Friday, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, told members of the fifth International Congress of... Read more
Vatican envoy brings message of Pope's solidarity to devastated U.S. Gulf Coast
Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, head of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, is in the U.S. Gulf Coast this week to... Read more
Confirmation hearings for Catholic Roberts set to begin today, National Right to Life claims bias from some Senators
All eyes, especially those on both sides of the abortion and life-issues debate, will be on the Senate confirmation hearings,... Read more
St. John Vianney Seminary boasts highest enrolment in 20 years
St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, has recorded its highest enrolment in 20 years. Located on the... Read more
Holy Land Christians raise voices against ‘Islamic mafia’
An “Islamic fundamentalist mafia” has been committing acts of violence and intimidation against Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land, says... Read more
Irish bishops urge government to reach aid target by 2010
The Primate of Ireland has called on the Irish government to reach its entire overseas aid target by 2010. Read more
