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Bishop in Chile reaffirms Church’s rejection on sexual abuse
Referring to the recent Supreme Court decision, which declared the Catholic Church was not responsible for sexual abuse committed by... Read more
In wake of tragic year, Pope says to the world-“Do not be overcome by evil”
This morning at 11 in the Regia Hall, John Paul II met with the members of the diplomatic corps accredited... Read more
Pope Challenges New Cuban Ambassador to Promote Religious Freedom
This morning, the Pope received the Letters of Credence of the new ambassador from the Republic of Cuba, Raul Roa... Read more
Pope voices call to youth to “Put out into the Deep”
Made public today was the Holy Father's message for the 42nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, to be held... Read more
Pope invites rediscovery of Baptism
The Pope's Angelus reflections today, the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, highlighted this sacrament which he said the Evangelists... Read more
New Jersey school district sued for ban on Christmas music
The Maplewood Public School District is facing a lawsuit for having banned traditional Christmas music, including instrumentals, last month. Read more
Catholics cautioned about ‘objectionable’ magazine
The Diocese of Pittsburg issued an official warning about a quarterly magazine, called Thorns and Roses. The warning was reported... Read more
Catholic students in Cincinnati hope to raise $100,000 for Asian victims
The Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are hoping to raise $100,000 by Jan. 30 – Catholic Schools... Read more
St. Louis Parish Votes Down Archbishop’s Directive
Last night, parishoners at a North St. Louis Church overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to conform to Archdiocesan standards and... Read more
Vatican Shares Artifacts With Israel in Hopes of Furthering Unity
Soon, the Vatican will present the works of Moses Maimonides, one of the most influential figures in modern Jewish thought... Read more
Nuncio calls on Venezuelan bishops to be messengers “of true hope” in midst of crisis
As the Venezuelan Bishops Conference convened for their 83rd Plenary Assembly, the Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela, Archbishop Andre Dupuy, called... Read more
Bishop warns homosexual marriage will destroy Spanish society
Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona and General Secretary of the Bishops Conference of Spain is warning that the possible legalization... Read more
Homosexual group in Spain launches attack on the Church
The “State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals” in Spain announced on Sunday that it will launch a campaign... Read more
Cardinal Sandoval calls on Christians to attend Mass “worthily”
In a message aimed at inviting Catholics to live fully the Year of the Eucharist, the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Mexico,... Read more
Cardinal Keeler urges Senate to reject pro-abortion test for judicial nominees
Nominees who oppose abortion should not be disregarded for judicial office in the United States, said William Cardinal Keeler in... Read more
Phoenix bishop recognized for bold leadership
After only one year as head of the Diocese of Phoenix, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted has already made his mark.... Read more
Hartford Catholics urged to protest death penalty
With less than 20 days before Connecticut’s first execution in 44 years, Catholics in the state are being urged to... Read more
Morning-after pill shows no benefit from over-the-counter access
A new study debunks the claim that making the morning-after pill available without a prescription would cut the number of... Read more
St. Louis Parish to Vote Weather or not to Comply With Archbishop
Since last March, a dispute has been heating up between the Archdiocese of St. Louis and St. Stanislaus Kostka Polish... Read more
Pro-life Movement Adopts Wristband Charity
Inspired by the success of cyclist Lance Armstrong and the St. Louis Cardinals, two St. Louis siblings have recently jumped... Read more
