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Pope calls on worldwide Church to participate in preparatory process for Bishop's Synod
On Sunday, during his noontime Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI challenged Catholic faithful to participate in the preparatory phase of... Read more
Bush nominates Catholic Roberts to succeed Rehnquist as Chief Justice
In a move some watchers had been anticipating, and many pro-life groups had been hoping for, President George Bush this... Read more
Pope Benedict: John Paul's final months 'likened him ever more to the suffering Christ’
At the outset of Sunday's Angelus prayer at his summer residence of Castelgandolfo, and as the Church prepares to conclude... Read more
Pro-lifers mourn death of Chief Justice Rehnquist, ponder two open Supreme Court seats
In the wake of the death of Chief Supreme Court Justice William R. Rehnquist at his Virginia home Saturday night,... Read more
Catholic children donate to help children in hurricane-stricken region
Catholic students will have the opportunity to help children in the hurricane-stricken region through Child to Child: A Catholic Campaign... Read more
Massive reconstruction of diocesan infrastructure needed in Katrina’s wake
Dioceses in the Gulf Coast have faced unparalleled devastation from Hurricane Katrina and will need massive reconstruction, costing hundreds of... Read more
Pope Benedict expresses solidarity with Hurricane Katrina, Iraqi bridge victims
Following Sunday's Angelus at his summer residence of Castelgandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his prayer and support for the victims... Read more
Decision by Spokane judge will not affect settlements in Seattle, says archbishop
Last week’s decision by a federal bankruptcy judge in Spokane — that parish assets could be liquidated to pay victims... Read more
Same-sex, unmarried couples should not be allowed to adopt, says Scottish cardinal
Scotland’s top clergyman says the Scottish executive should tread cautiously with recommendations that unmarried and same-sex couples should be given... Read more
Catholic League warns against continued portrayal of Roberts as ‘religious extremist’
As the ongoing scrutiny of Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts continues, Catholic League president William Donahue said critics will... Read more
Argentine cardinal: defend the unborn unto death
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, encouraged Catholics this week to untiringly defend the unborn against abortion even... Read more
Magazine in Colombia highlights contribution of the Church to peace process
The Colombian magazine Semana published an article this week entitled, “Work Not Always Understood,” explaining the contribution the Church has... Read more
US Bishops issue call to help poorest dioceses affected by Katrina
On Thursday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a special call for Catholic faithful to help the poorest dioceses... Read more
Catholic Church responds massively to Katrina refugees
The response from Catholic dioceses, communities and organizations to the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast... Read more
Vatican radio given legal rights to Pope Benedict's voice
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has legally entrusted Vatican Radio with the copyright and intellectual property rights... Read more
Family groups horrified as California senate seeks to redefine ‘marriage’
Pro-family groups are expressing horror and outrage today after the California State Senate passed 21-15, a measure which could redefine... Read more
Back to school: Magisterium-friendly Catholic Colleges see largest enrollment ever
Most people have never heard of Front Royal, Virginia or Steubenville, Ohio, but for throngs of faithful Catholics, these places... Read more
Pro-life group criticizes Planned Parenthood for hurricane ‘publicity stunt’
Jim Sedlak, president of American Life League’s STOPP International group, heavily criticized Planned Parenthood this week for what he sees... Read more
US Bishop’s conference says document on gays in priesthood coming soon
The Congregation for Catholic Education was mandated to draw up guidelines for accepting candidates for the priesthood. These guidelines were... Read more
USCCB to publish Compendium of the Catechism
The publishing office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is set to publish the English-language version of... Read more
