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Bible Belt Catholicism: changing face of Church is young, tech savvy and faithful
A recent report in the London Times showed that many states in the strongly Protestant Bible Belt are seeing a... Read more
Court settlement means school teachers can use historical religious documents in class
Last fall, Steven Williams, a fifth grade teacher at Stevens Creek Elementary School in Cupertino, California found himself under fire... Read more
Argentine bishop: “Benedict XVI’s challenges attract and captivate young people”
Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Lozano of Buenos Aires, who heads the Youth ministry office of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference, acknowledged this... Read more
“God has given us the perfect Pope,” says Spanish archbishop
Commenting on his experience at World Youth Day in Cologne, Archbishop Francisco Gil Hellin of Burgos, Spain, revealed his “personal... Read more
Newly ordained Anglican convert: nothing in Bible justifies women priests
Father Evans David Gliwitzki, the married Catholic priest in Spain who converted from Anglicanism and has been permitted ordination under... Read more
Birthplace of Pope to be sold for record amount, to become museum
The home in which Pope Benedict XVI was born in the small Bavarian town of Marktl am Inn will be... Read more
Archbishop of Sydney: I hope WYD 2008 strengthens faith in Australia
The Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell expressed his confidence that “WYD Sydney 2008” will strengthen the faith of young... Read more
Meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and the Lefebvrists could initiate path towards reconciliation
The schismatic branch created by the late French Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre might begin path to return to the heart of... Read more
Bishop Olmsted defends policy of speakers in Catholic churches
Calling the Church’s policy one of justice, and a much-needed voice for the voiceless, Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted recently... Read more
Federal Court declares Atheism a religion
Last week, a Chicago federal court of appeals ruled in favor of a Wisconsin inmate who claimed that the prison... Read more
AIDS charity fights U.S. government to keep prostitution legal
The Washington-based charity group, DTK International has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. government over a policy that non-government run,... Read more
In Prequel to Father Elijah, author takes readers deep into heart of human struggle and grace of small choices
Canadian artist and Catholic author Michael O’Brien enamored readers in 1999 with his best-selling novel, ‘Father Elijah’, about a Carmelite... Read more
Fr. Pavone commends Kansas attorney general in abortion lawsuit against governor
Fr. Frank Pavone, head of the group Priests for Life praised Kansas attorney general Phill Kline yesterday for his bold... Read more
Catholic teachers rally to kick off school year
As students get ready to head back to the classroom, Catholic school teachers in Grand Rapids, Michigan are getting their... Read more
Church in Spain ordains first married priest under pastoral provision
In what he called “a very unique exception,” Bishop Emeritus Felipe Fernandez, who is currently acting as the Apostolic administrator... Read more
Marxist group claims responsibility, apologizes for murder of two priests
A Marxist rebel group in Colombia, the Army of National Liberation (ELN), issued a statement this week claiming responsibility for... Read more
Argentine bishops call for forgiveness and conversion in wake of sexual scandal involving bishop.
The Executive Committee of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina issued a statement this week in response to the unexpected resignation... Read more
Pope Benedict at WYD final Mass: “you are Christians, let the world see it!”
Before a World Youth Day crowd of more than one million in Marienfeld Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI called on... Read more
Next WYD: Sidney, Australia 2008
At the end of the Pope’s homily, the appreciative crowd chanted “Benedetto.” The sun finally made its appearance at the... Read more
Cardinal Pell thrilled about Pope’s choice of Sydney for 2008 WYD
Elated Australians joined their equally excited Cardinal Sunday, as Pope Benedict XVI confirmed the much-speculated reports that Sydney had indeed... Read more
