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Social change achieved through properly-formed consciences, says Argentine bishop
Bishop Jorge Casaretto of San Isidro, Argentina, said this week that authentic change in society is not possible without a... Read more
Austrians trade jack-o-lanterns for “light of holiness” on Halloween
Several parishes in the Austrian cities of Vienna and Linz organized special activities on the vigil of All Saints’ Day... Read more
Pro-life group slams study calling for legalization of abortion in Spain
The Association of Victims of Abortion (AVA) in Spain has issued a response to a study by criminal law professor... Read more
Growing diocese mulls solutions to priest shortage
Parishioners in the Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire, are considering what to do with their priest shortage, given their growing... Read more
Christian groups applaud Alito nomination to US Supreme Court
Christian groups are applauding President George W. Bush’s nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more
Fight abortion industry: priest tells Bush
The head of the world's largest pro-family organization is urging President George W. Bush to open the public debate and... Read more
Seton Hall demotes dean critical of Church's stance on homosexuals
An associate dean at Seton Hall University has been demoted after publicly stating that the Catholic Church is unfairly attacking... Read more
Chicago archdiocese settles with 24 abuse victims
The Archdiocese of Chicago has reached an out-of-court settlement with 24 people who say priests sexually abused them as minors.... Read more
Pope condemns anti-Israel statements, increased Holy Land violence
On Saturday, Pope Benedict expressed his personal condemnation of recent anti-Israeli statements, and called on the international community to show... Read more
Eight newly-proclaimed Blesseds offer ‘heroic witness of the faith,’ says Pope
This past weekend at the Vatican, eight Spanish martyrs moved one step closer to Sainthood when they were beatified in... Read more
As anniversary draws near, Pope says Vatican II stressed priestly formation, education, religious respect
As the Church prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of Vatican Council II in December, Pope Benedict... Read more
Many religious, pro-life groups give thumbs up to new Supreme Court pick
Still recovering from the rejection of Harriet Miers, his first pick to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor,... Read more
Pope’s November prayer intentions focus on vocations growth--both marriage and priesthood
On Monday, the Holy See announced Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer and mission intentions for the month of November. Both seek... Read more
Spanish bishop says neutrality of State should not preclude Catholics participation in public life
The President of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Bishop Ricardo Blazquez Perez said this week he supports the neutrality of... Read more
Recitation of Rosary answer to need for contemplation
As the month of the Rosary draws to a close, Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona, Argentina, said recitation of the... Read more
Parishes around the world to offer catechesis in preparation for 2006 World Meeting of Families
The President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, announced last week that parishes around the... Read more
Pope Benedict advocates for respect of rights and identity of women, in message for upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
In a message made public today, Pope Benedict called for “Hope, courage, love and 'creativity in charity' regarding the widespread... Read more
‘Coping with adversity and an unshakable faith in Jesus Christ’, as requirement for Catholic leaders, says Phoenix Bishop Olmsted
“Coping with adversity and an unshakable faith in Jesus Christ,” should be a requirement for Catholic leaders, said Phoenix Bishop Thomas... Read more
Churches continue major relief efforts for hurricane survivors
Nearly two months after Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, religious groups continue to feed, clothe and house survivors, and they... Read more
Catholic Charities opposes budget measure, supports parental notification
Catholic Charities of California announced Oct. 26 that it will oppose Proposition 76, which drastically changes the California budget process,... Read more
