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Archbishop Edward McCarthy dies at 87
The former Archbishop of Miami, Edward McCarthy, died June 7 at the age of 87. During his 18 years as... Read more
DNC chairman offends Christians, says Catholic League
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee has done an about-face, says the Catholic League. When Howard Dean accepted the... Read more
Christian doctors to explore healthcare, bioethics at national meeting
America's largest faith-based doctor organization, the Christian Medical & Dental Associations, are meeting in Denver today to discuss the future... Read more
Spanish Archbishop calls for measures to combat anti-Christian prejudices
Archbishop Antonio Cañizares Llovera of Toledo and Vice President of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference is calling for the adoption of... Read more
Russian health officials debunk “safe-sex” myth and promote abstinence in Moscow
In an about-face, health officials in Moscow have acknowledged that “safe-sex does not exist” and are opting for abstinence-based education... Read more
Archbishop calls on Cuban families to teach children true vision of the family
The Cubanet news agency reported this week that during the celebration of Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
President of Ecuadorian bishops slams statement by renegade Spanish priests
In a strongly worded message, Bishop Nestor Herrera Heredia of Machala and President of the Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador, rejected... Read more
Pope Benedict to meet top Jewish delegation on Thursday
Pope Benedict XVI will receive on Thursday a group of 25 Jews representing the world's major Jewish organizations, according to... Read more
Denver Archbishop says historic inaccuracies not helpful in Jewish-Catholic relations
Both Jews and Christians must have a clear understanding of history in order to advance in their relationship and ensure... Read more
Lawsuit filed after school forbids boy from reading Bible at recess
A Tennessee elementary school is being sued for barring a 10-year-old boy from reading his Bible during recess, reported AgapePress. Read more
Best-selling authors, baseball manager share faith on TV
Two best-selling American authors and the manager of Major League Baseball’s Florida Marlins will share about their Catholic faith in... Read more
Ecuadorians support Archbishop in clash with renegade priests
Dozens of residents in the Quito neighborhood known as “Struggle of the Poor” marched through the streets carrying signs in... Read more
Drug trafficking is an educational problem, says Mexican cardinal
During his homily on Sunday at the archdiocesan cathedral, the Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, said drug trafficking... Read more
Church in Bolivia will continue to search for solution in wake of presidential resignation
In the wake of Bolivian president Carlos Mesa’s decision to step down, Bishop Jesus Juarez of El Alto and Vice... Read more
Archbishop of Montevideo: Christians must condemn torture
The biweekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Montevideo, Entre Todos, published a stinging criticism of statements by retired General Ivan... Read more
Pope reflects on God’s maternal love
Speaking before some 35,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Wednesday General Audience, Commenting Psalm 110 during the... Read more
Gay militant group slams Pope’s remarks on homosexual “marriage”
Joe Solmonese, President of the gay militant organization “Human Rights Campaign” (HRC), issued a statement yesterday criticizing Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Religion important to Americans, new poll reveals
Americans are far more likely to consider religion central to their lives and to believe that religious leaders should have... Read more
Pope Benedict delivers landmark conference on life and family issues
On Monday evening, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a landmark conference on life and family, in which he strongly emphasized the... Read more
Foreign minister invites first Vatican official to visit Russia
A delegation of the Russian Federation headed by its Foreign Affairs Minister, Sergei Lavrov, visited the Holy See this Tuesday... Read more
