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German Church catches World Cup fever
As sports fans around the world gear up for this year’s World Cup soccer tournament, which will take place around... Read more
Cardinal George “deeply troubled” as Archdiocese of Chicago releases findings of massive abuse probe
The Archdiocese of Chicago released the disturbing findings of their "Report on Clerical Sexual Abuse of Minors Findings and Solutions"... Read more
As anniversary of his death approaches, Canadian bishops offer resources for John Paul II memorials
Churches across Canada have organized memorial services next month to commemorate Pope John Paul II. With the approaching first anniversary... Read more
Redemption key idea in John Paul II’s thought, says Pope Benedict
In the written introduction for the new edition of John Paul II’s, “Memory and Identity,” Pope Benedict XVI notes that... Read more
Poor sales force laboratory to pull morning-after pill from Chilean market
The Grünenthal laboratory, which manufactures the morning-after pill in Chile, has decided to pull the drug from the market because... Read more
Catholic dissident leader says Church in Cuba still being persecuted
Three years after the Castro government’s massive crackdown on opposition groups, the leader of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya,... Read more
Penitential walk brings together 200,000 in Brazil
Last weekend some 200,000 Brazilians joined together in a traditional penitential walk celebrated each year during Lent in the city... Read more
Soon-to-be Cardinal O’Malley looks toward future for strained Archdiocese of Boston
On Friday, Boston’s Archbishop Sean O’Malley will travel to Rome where Pope Benedict XVI will officially be made a Cardinal.... Read more
Pope Benedict to create 15 new Cardinals Friday
On Friday, the Church’s College of Cardinals will grow to 193 members. Among them, a 15 men will travel from... Read more
Afghan man could face death for becoming Christian
The Associated Press is reporting that an Afghan man who reportedly converted from Islam to Christianity is facing a potential... Read more
New family and marriage think tank sets up shop
A new Christian think tank on marriage and family has set up shop in Canada’s capital with the hopes of... Read more
Boston Archdiocese announces removal of 8 priests
The Archdiocese of Boston announced yesterday that 8 priests who were charged with sexual abuse have now been removed from... Read more
Church’s new doctrinal watchdog says Catholic politicians need to take Church teachings seriously
On Friday, Archbishop William Joseph Levada will be the first of 15 men from around the globe to be made... Read more
Two more women die after taking abortion drug RU-486
Two pro-life groups are wondering why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) still has not pulled Mifeprex, an abortion drug... Read more
Pro-life leader praises Ohio law banning ‘wrongful birth lawsuits’
The Ohio legislature has voted to ban lawsuits that would allow parents to claim that the birth of their disabled... Read more
Spokane parishes oppose $46-million sex-abuse settlement
The Association of Parishes of the Diocese of Spokane intends to ask U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Patricia Williams to reject the... Read more
No true justice without respect of the truth, Pope tells Vatican’s international representatives
Over the weekend, Pope Benedict XVI met with Vatican Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, as well as a number of... Read more
Pope calls for spirituality of work that sanctifies but warns: mankind must not be enslaved by it
In honor of St. Joseph, patron saint of workers, Pope Benedict XVI yesterday praised the holiness of work, recalling its... Read more
Pope Benedict: Saint Joseph’s humility, simplicity helps show the way of Christ
Today, faithful around the world honor St. Joseph, the humble foster father of Jesus who is patron saint to workers... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Armenian Christians to greater unity; internally and with Rome
Pope Benedict XVI called today for greater unity--both internally, and with the See of Rome--for the Armenian people as he... Read more
