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Matano appointed Bishop of Burlington
The Vatican recently announced that Pope John Paul has appointed Msgr. Salvatore Ronald Matano as Bishop Coadjutor of the diocese... Read more
Pope calls priests to improve homilies, form laity in meaning of liturgy
In a letter released by the Vatican today, John Paul II thanked Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation for... Read more
Pope improving steadily, collaborating in daily activity of the Church, says Vatican
Pope John Paul II’s health “continues to improve and show progress” following a tracheotomy surgery last week, said Holy See... Read more
Tijuana bishop denounces “educational” songs that exalt drug traffickers
Bishop Rafael Romo Muñoz of Tijuana, Mexico, is denouncing the inclusion of songs that exalt drug trafficking in textbooks promoted... Read more
Mexican bishops encourage “active and responsible” participation in coming elections
In a message entitled, “Voting, a Democratic Responsibility,” the bishops of Mexico are encouraging Catholics to actively participate in political... Read more
Judicial Confirmation group fighting ‘attacks’ against President’s nominees
The Washington-based Judicial Confirmation network, recently began mobilizing a fight to halt what they call “blatantly partisan and personal attacks... Read more
Stop speculating about next Pope, keep praying for this one says Philippino Archbishop
In a statement given yesterday, Archbishop Oscar Cruz, of Lingayen-Dagupan in the Philippines made media waves when he told Catholics... Read more
Baghdad Bishop sees bright future for Iraq
Months after abandoning churches and places of worship fearing more bombings, Andraos Abouna, Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad of the Chaldeans... Read more
Prisoners have right to be considered a person, says Cardinal Martino
Speaking at a Vatican sponsored seminar on the human dignity of prisoners, Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council... Read more
Catholic Couple goes on-line with Marriage prep course
Christian and Christine Meert are helping Catholics from as far away as India, Poland and even Iraq, prepare for Catholic... Read more
New bishop of Saginaw seeks to nurture vocations
The currents are set to change in the Diocese of Saginaw with the recent arrival of a new bishop. Read more
Vatican discusses need for U.N. reform with foreign minister of Gabon
Earlier today the Vatican announced that Jean Ping, foreign minister of Gabon met with Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano... Read more
President invites Catholic schools to offer supplemental services through state program
President George Bush and the Secretary of Education have encouraged Catholic schools and their leaders to consider being providers of... Read more
US bishops applaud Supreme Court decision revoking death penalty for juveniles
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to revoke the death penalty for juvenile... Read more
CWA says Supreme Court should uphold Ten Commandments displays
Concerned Women for America (CWA) is cautiously optimistic that the U.S. Supreme Court will affirm the constitutionality of public displays... Read more
Terri Schiavo’s brother to speak at Princeton University
Terri Schindler Schiavo’s brother, Bobby Schindler, is scheduled to speak today on the Princeton University campus about his 41-year-old disabled... Read more
Cardinal reports, Pope is speaking, voice is ‘strong,’ may go to Germany in August
Cardinal Joaquin Meissner, Archbishop of Cologne, Germany commented to reporters this morning after a brief visit with the Holy Father... Read more
Mexican archbishop denounces abuse of women as attack on God’s plan
Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, Archbishop of Mexico City, said this week discrimination and abuse against women are actions contrary to... Read more
Homosexuals have no place in seminaries, says cardinal
The Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, reaffirmed this week that the Church does... Read more
Nearly 5,000 teens take stand for purity
John Ellis and the Christian rock band Tree 63 traveled all the way from South Africa to join nearly 5,000... Read more
