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Humanity deserves to be free from scourge of self-destruction, says Vatican Ambassador to UN
In a speech to the General Assembly’s First committee, of disarmament and international security, Msgr. Migliore, Ambassador of the Holy... Read more
Pope Benedict visits children's hospital, says, along with medical cures, love of Christ should be administered
During a visit this morning to Rome's "Bambino Gesu" pediatric hospital, near the Vatican, Pope Benedict praised hospital workers and... Read more
October prayer intentions, Pope seeks strength for Christians in hostile society, building up of world missionaries
This morning, the Vatican announced Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for the upcoming month of October. In them, the Holy Father... Read more
Catholic groups congratulate Roberts on confirmation
The confirmation of John Roberts as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court "is an encouraging sign that this... Read more
Historic New Orleans Cathedral to reopen, first Mass to be said in French Quarter this weekend
Archbishop Alfred Hughes of the hurricane-ravaged Archdiocese of New Orleans has announced that he will celebrate the first Mass in... Read more
Anglican group seeks reunion with Rome
The Anglican Church in America has decided to seek union with the Roman Catholic Church. If unification were successful, this... Read more
Vatican hands Adelaide key religious coup
Mental health and human dignity will be the focus of the next international gathering for the World Day of the... Read more
USCCB launches documentary film project on ‘Da Vinci Code’
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has decided to reply to “The Da Vinci Code” through a documentary film... Read more
Helmut Kohl: “EU’s refusal to acknowledge God is unacceptable”
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl said this week the Christian roots of Europe “must not be forgotten.” “It is unacceptable... Read more
Filipino archbishop says fight against corruption still a priority for the country
Archbishop Oscar Cruz of Lingayen-Dagupan in the Philippines, said this week, that the regaining of moral values and the fight... Read more
Archbishop of Guadalajara to be co-president of Synod of Bishops
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico announced this week Pope Benedict XVI has designated the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval... Read more
Catholic groups in Lima and Bolivia reach out to WYD attendees
Diverse Catholic associations in Lima and Bolivia have organized youth gatherings to follow up on the historic meeting with Pope... Read more
Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff Makes Clear On-the-Record that the Term “Reproductive Health” Does NOT Include Abortion
Yesterday, in an official briefing before the House International Relations Committee, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff... Read more
Governor Schwarzenegger Preserves Marriage For Now
Yesterday Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 849, a bill proposed by Assemblyman Leno, (D-San Francisco), a measure that would have legalized... Read more
Pope to Mexican Bishops: Go to the roots of social, political, economic injustice; build up faithful with the Gospel
Speaking to the final group of Mexican bishops, in Rome for their 'ad limina' visit earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope praises consecrated men, women who 'continue work of evangelization, bear witness on all continents'
In a letter made public today by the Vatican, Pope Benedict praised the role of Consecrated men and women in... Read more
Serbian President extends invitation to Pope Benedict
The Vatican announced today that Boris Tadic, president of the Republic of Serbia, who met with Pope Benedict XVI earlier... Read more
Pope announces theme for World Communications Day, highlights need for cooperation with modern media
The Vatican announced today that the Pope has chosen, "The Media: A Network for Communication, Communion and Cooperation" as the... Read more
Catholic Roberts becomes 17th Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court
After a somewhat tumultuous confirmation process, Judge John G. Roberts, a professed Catholic, is now confirmed as the 17th Supreme... Read more
Catholic Health Association calls for medical coverage for Hurricane victims
Catholic organizations are urging Congress to enact legislation that will ensure that all low-income and newly impoverished hurricane victims can... Read more
