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Celibacy not the problem, say bishops, lifelong commitment is
On Friday, prelates in Rome for the Synod of Bishops continued to meet in working groups arranged by spoken language.... Read more
Bishop’s Synod continues focus on liturgy, proper access to the Eucharist
As 233 Synod Bishops, currently gathered in Rome, continued to meet in smaller working groups Friday, issues of liturgy and... Read more
Catholic Charities opposes cuts to social services to favor hurricane recovery
Catholic Charities USA is strongly urging members of Congress not to cut crucial social service and anti-poverty programs in order... Read more
Vatican to UN: still much to do for advancement of women
Despite some positive advancement in the condition of women, they remain vulnerable to poverty and violence, and much still needs... Read more
Laws must ensure broadcasters serve public interest, says US bishop
Broadcasters should be accountable to the public and allow local and religious programming in exchange for their free use of... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing
In a remarkable gesture toward cooperation and improved relations, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries invited Cardinal... Read more
Holy See reaffirms desire for dialogue with Muslims
As the Muslim holy period of Ramada came to close, the President of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, Archbishop... Read more
Congress on laity calls for building up of common good in Argentina
Participants in the Congress on Laity 2005-2010, which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, announced their commitment to launch a... Read more
Mexican bishops to launch news agency to combat media bias
The Mexican daily La Jornada reported this week that the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico will soon launch a news agency... Read more
Philippines using UN funds to promote Natural Family Planning
The Fides news agency is reporting that the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, has announced to the UN General... Read more
Immigrants also include priests and religious, says Archbishop, must be offered dignity and sense of belonging
Speaking to the General Synod of Bishops in Rome, who reached the midpoint of their meetings yesterday, Archbishop Felix Alaba... Read more
Human beings must never become research material, Vatican rep. tells UNESCO conference
Earlier this week, Msgr. Francesco Follo, Head of the Vatican Delegation to the 33rd general UNESCO conference, meeting in Paris,... Read more
Vatican pushes for end to ‘info-poverty’ at UN
The Vatican recognizes that all people have a right to information and communication, which is vital in the life of... Read more
New York State Catholics begin campaign for school tax credits
Dioceses in New York State have launched a massive postcard campaign in favor of tax credits for religious- and private-school... Read more
Approaching Eucharist without conversion is ‘crisis of love’, says Bishop Aquila
Catholics must examine their "lackadaisical" approach to the Eucharist, and recognize that in the mass "we share in the feast... Read more
Giving back: Former Notre Dame football coach wants to inspire Catholics with beauty of faith
From 1981 to 1985, Coach Gerry Faust led one of the most fabled teams in college football through one of... Read more
Sen. Santorum talks about family values in new book
In an video interview, Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, affirmed that the single most-destructive force facing our nation today is... Read more
New prayer book for mothers launched
A new book of prayer, dedicated to mothers and influenced by the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, is now... Read more
Castro seeks Church’s help in curbing abortion?
In an interview with the Italian daily La Stampa, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone of Genoa, who just returned from a visit... Read more
Pro-life groups in Ecuador bring lawsuit against morning-after pill vendors
Several pro-life groups in Ecuador have brought a lawsuit against the medical laboratories and government health officials who distribute the... Read more
