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Cardinal Zen: Pope will not renounce Church authority in China
The Bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, who has become the principal liaison between China and the Holy See,... Read more
US Episcopal bishops reject ultimatum from Anglican primates
The Anglican Communion seems one step closer to a schism this week, after bishops of the U.S. Episcopal Church rejected... Read more
Hartford archbishop calls for solution re emergency contraception bill
Catholics gathered at Connecticut’s State Capital building yesterday to demonstrate against proposed legislation that would require all hospitals, including Catholic... Read more
Family experts to sign Declaration on Family Rights and Responsibilities
About 700 experts from 44 countries are meeting in Rome, starting today, to discuss ways to promote family unity and... Read more
Argentinean Vice President: Pope told me “Argentina is hope of the future”
The Vice President of Argentina, Daniel Scioli, who met briefly on Wednesday with Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square,... Read more
Jesuit superstar back at Ave Maria University
Following a whirlwind of activity in southern Florida, Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. seems to have resettled at Ave Maria University. According... Read more
Rector of Pontifical Institute denies endorsing new fictional book on “Gospel of Judas”
The fictional novel, “The Gospel of Judas,” was presented yesterday at the Pontifical Biblical Institute of Rome (PBI). Responding to... Read more
Questions swirl after Fr. Fessio’s dismissal from Ave Maria
Confusion and unanswered questions continue to swirl around South Florida and the Church throughout the U.S. today as many wonder... Read more
Bishop calls for defense of life against the “Herods and Pilates” of our times
As the possible legalization of abortion looms in the Mexican capital, Bishop Mario De Gasperin of Queretaro has called on... Read more
New archbishop of Sao Paulo says Pope will travel to Brazil with message for entire continent
During his first meeting with reporters after being named the new head of the Archdiocese of Sao Paulo, Bishop Odilo... Read more
Pastoral health care a sign of the closeness of God and his love, Pope says
Today in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: main objective of Benedict XVI is recovery of Christian identity
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said this week that “the main objective of the Magisterium and ministry... Read more
Archdiocese of El Salvador commemorates anniversary of death of Archbishop Romero
Archbishop Fernando Saenz of San Salvador announced that next Saturday, March 24, the Church in El Salvador will commemorate the... Read more
MTV boss fined for airing anti-Catholic program in Lithuania
Lithuania’s Radio and Television Commission voted unanimously to fine the director of MTV Networks Baltic for airing Popetown, an anti-Catholic... Read more
Don King gets front row seat for Pope’s general audience
Don King was front row at Pope Benedict XVI's weekly General Audience in St. Peter’s Square yesterday. The eccentric boxing... Read more
Colorado bishops voice opposition to adoption bill
Colorado’s Catholic bishops expressed their opposition to a bill that would allow the live-in partner of a single parent —... Read more
Vietnam to try Catholic priest for anti-government documents
A high-profile Catholic priest will go on trial March 30th on charges of disseminating materials aimed at undermining Vietnam's Communist... Read more
Pope Benedict sends prayers and condolences to people of Russia
Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B., has sent a telegram of condolence, in the name of the Holy Father,... Read more
“Zimbabwe needs your prayers more than ever,” African priest tells ACN
Father Joaquín Alliende, the international ecclesiastical assistant of Catholic charity, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), is asking all... Read more
Pope asks Hong Kong Cardinal to stand fast
For at least a second time Pope Benedict XVI has rejected a request from Hong Kong’s Cardinal Joseph Zen to... Read more
