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Former secretary of John Paul II accepting of decision to free Mehmet Ali Agca
The late Pope John Paul II’s personal secretary, Archbishop Stansilaw Dziwisz of Krakow, said this week he accepts the decision... Read more
Legislature must represent plurality of Venezuela, say bishops
The President of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo, said this week the country ought to be... Read more
Anglicans move ahead with proposal for female bishops, despite threats of schism
Although several Anglican communities have expressed their rejection of the proposal, a number of Anglican bishops have said they plan... Read more
Taiwan president requests papal intervention against Chinese aggression
The president of Taiwan, Chen Shui-Bian, has sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI requesting his help to halt “the... Read more
Peruvian cardinal calls on presidential candidates to embrace pro-life policies
The Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, is calling on that country’s presidential candidates to incorporate the Church’s social... Read more
Widespread praise in Spain for nun celebrating 75 years of religious life
During a Mass offered by Bishop Jose Vilaplana of Santander, Spain, Sister Esperanza Zorroza Landia, 94, celebrated her 75 years... Read more
Springfield diocese launches process to shut down parishes
The Diocese of Springfield has launched a process to help determine which churches should close given demographic shifts and the... Read more
Assets ruling creates ‘new class of victims’, says lawyer
A decision by federal bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Perris against the Archdiocese of Portland “will lead to a new class of... Read more
Vancouver priest named bishop in Yukon
For the third time in four years a priest of the Archdiocese of Vancouver has been named a bishop, reported... Read more
Two more stations drop offensive program
Two more NBC affiliates have decided not to air a new network drama called "The Book of Daniel," which features... Read more
Irish Church celebrates contribution of immigrants
Immigrants make a vital contribution to Ireland’s economy and culture, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said Thursday as he celebrated a vigil... Read more
Pope to international Protestant group: no ecumenical dialogue possible without interior conversion
On Saturday, Pope Benedict met with a delegation from the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, with whom he stressed the... Read more
Baptism means saying ‘yes’ to Christ’s life, ‘no’ to culture dominated by death, says Pope
As the Church celebrated the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI personally baptized ten... Read more
Pope says Baptism should renew holiness in thought and action
In his weekly Angelus reflection, given Sunday on the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged a... Read more
Commitment to truth, human dignity, is at heart of peace Pope tells world diplomats
This morning, Pope Benedict encouraged world diplomats and the nations they represent to recognize truth, forgiveness and authentic human dignity... Read more
Holy See defers to courts on possible release of would-be Papal assassin
Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced yesterday that the Holy See would accept the decision of the courts regarding the possible... Read more
New Book studies dramatic consequences of divorce among children and damage in children’s religious identity.
Between two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce, a new publishing tackling the eminent question of divorce and... Read more
Cleveland bishop asks pope for permission to retire
Cleveland Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, 73, has asked Pope Benedict XVI for permission to retire as head of the Cleveland... Read more
Catholic Priest Advises: “Democrats…must abandon their Catholic bashing strategy.”
Catholic Priest and president of Human Life International,Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, advised Democrats to refrain from “Catholic bashing” of Supreme... Read more
United States Bishops launch New Media Campaign Focusing on Solutions to Poverty
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) this month launched a new national awareness campaign that calls attention to the... Read more
