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UK bishops urge government to decommission nuclear weapons
The bishops of England and Wales are urging the British government to “act with courageous leadership” and to lead the... Read more
Priest attacked in robbery attempt
About 20 unidentified people attacked a Catholic priest around midnight Nov. 19 and left him for dead in what Church... Read more
Pope receives Anglican chief, offers challenge on episcopal ordinations
Receiving Archbishop Rowan Williams, the head of the Anglican Church, Pope Benedict XVI offered words of welcome today, but challenged... Read more
Holy Father and Archbishop of Canterbury sign common declaration
Following their private meeting this morning, the Pope and the archbishop of Canterbury signed a Common Declaration in the presence... Read more
US Congressmen tell Amnesty Int'l to stay neutral on abortion
Seventy-four U.S. congressmen on Monday urged Amnesty International to remain neutral on the issue of abortion, saying that a pro-abortion... Read more
Catholic-Orthodox disagreements will be overcome, says Russian Catholic leader
Catholic Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, head of the Diocese of the Mother of God in Moscow, says he is certain that... Read more
Catholic Charities faces more requests for help this Christmas
A new survey of Catholic Charities agencies across the country shows requests for help, especially among the working class, are... Read more
Scottish Cardinal laments Darfur situation, praises work of charity
Celebrating a Mass in memory of Fr. Werenfried van Straaten, the Dutch Norbertine priest who founded international charity Aid to... Read more
Saint Paul reveals the greatness and nobility of the Church, Pope Benedict says
Offering the last of his reflections on St. Paul during his weekly General Audiences, Pope Benedict XVI explained the special... Read more
Pope condemns assassination of leading Catholic politician
Speaking at the conclusion of his weekly General Audience this morning, Pope Benedict XVI strongly criticized the recent assassination of... Read more
Pontifical Council for Health Care completes study on condom use and AIDS
Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care, announced on Tuesday his dicastery has finished a... Read more
Archbishop of Oaxaca renews call for solution to crisis in the region
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Oaxaca has renewed his call for a solution to the crisis that has gripped... Read more
Chilean scholars reflect on main themes of Papal speech in Regengburg
A group of renowned Chilean scholars have offered a series of reflections about the main themes of Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more
Holy See Press Office director calls Pope’s new book “very wonderful news”
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, said it was “very wonderful news” that Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope trying to restore world's sense of faith and reason, Weigel says at U.N. conference
Pope Benedict XVI has been reflecting upon the relationship of faith and reason and warning about the dangers that come... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI completes first book of Pontificate, "Jesus of Nazareth"
Pope Benedict XVI has finished work on the first book of what he hopes will become a two volume exploration... Read more
Santa Rosa bishop offered counseling in lieu of criminal charges
Bishop Daniel Walsh of Santa Rosa will follow a four-month counseling program, rather than face criminal charges, for failing to... Read more
Cardinal Poupard heads meeting on Catholic culture in Goa
Cardinal Paul Poupard is in Goa, India this week to promote what he calls, a sincere and authentic intercultural and... Read more
Anti-celibacy sect attracts Catholic priests, ex-seminarians in Kenya
A Kenyan sect, opposed to mandatory priestly celibacy in the Roman Catholic Church, is quietly wooing former and suspended Catholic... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: Church’s social teaching enriches research and formation in Catholic universities
In a message to Cardinal Renato Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, for the closing of... Read more
