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Eleven new priests for Denver, largest ordination class in 40 years
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver will ordain 11 new priests for his diocese May 13, on the feast of Our... Read more
Muslim refugees desecrate Belgian churches
Illegal immigrants have taken refuge in some Belgian churches and, according to the conservative Brussels Journal, these churches “are being... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo responds to Cardinal Martini: no change in Church’s teaching on AIDS prevention
In an interview published by the Spanish daily “El Pais,” Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for... Read more
Costa Rican chancellor says state has duty to defend the family
The chancellor of Costa Rica, Roberto Tovar Faja, has said that “the State is obliged to defend the family,” especially... Read more
Colombian bishops reaffirm need to defend life from conception to natural death
As the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for May 28 draw near, the bishops of Colombia issued a statement this weekend... Read more
Czech Bishops’ Conference slams Da Vinci Code for dishonoring Christian symbols
The Czech Bishops’ Conference has joined the chorus of protests against the Da Vinci Code book and movie, saying that... Read more
Same-sex marriage has serious implications for religious liberty, legal experts say
The legalization of same-sex marriage has launched the most significant cultural battle of our time and will have severe and... Read more
New resources help youth respond to Da Vinci Code
Westminster Theological Seminary has announced that it has partnered with interl’inc to create resource materials specifically for teens and young... Read more
China ordains Vatican-approved bishop over weekend
Another Catholic bishop was ordained in China Sunday — the third in eight days— in a ceremony that was approved... Read more
Diocese wants new judge for upcoming sexual abuse case, doubts it can get fair trial
The Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, wants Judge Ben Joseph removed as the presiding judge in an upcoming sex-abuse case. Diocesan... Read more
Pope commends Swiss Guard who, for 500 years, have given their lives for the Church
As the Pontifical Swiss Guard--the longest standing army in the world--continues to celebrate 500 years of service to the Pope... Read more
To live as a priest is to live for Christ, others, Pope tells newly ordained
The Catholic Church celebrated the 43rd annual World Day of Vocations on Sunday. At the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI marked... Read more
Despite shortage in some areas, priestly mission is irreplaceable, says Pope Benedict
During Pope Benedict XVI’s Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, he stressed the continued need for priestly vocations throughout the world,... Read more
Traveling WYD Cross damaged in Senegal
The official World Youth Day Cross, which is currently visiting countries in Africa on its way to Sydney for next... Read more
Humanitarian groups worried about Amnesty International’s wide-sweeping abortion initiative
A number of pro-life organizations, including the Catholic 'Aid to the Church in Need' (ACN), have raised their voices against... Read more
Catholic Church in Colorado scores victory as statutes of limitation bill crumbles
The Catholic Church in Colorado scored a hard-fought victory yesterday as the state House of Representatives rejected a bill which... Read more
Main aim of mission groups is to bend down, like good Samaritans, over our brothers’ needs, says Cardinal Sepe
Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, Prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples yesterday addressed the national Directors of the... Read more
Pope Benedict thanks Swiss Guard for 500 years of ‘priceless’ service
Following a 720 kilometer trek from Switzerland to Rome, Pope Benedict XVI thanked members of the Swiss Guard who had... Read more
European Union Bishops encourage politicians, citizens to create framework for just society in Europe
The Conference of European Union Bishops (COMECE) Executive Committee has issued a statement ahead of Europe Day (May 9, 2006)... Read more
Pro-life groups question reliability of abortion report, point out contradictions
The U.S. bishops’ pro-life office and Concerned Women for America each commented on the Guttmacher report issued yesterday, titled “Abortion... Read more
