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Pope greets women who chose life over abortion
During the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday at the Papal residence of Castelgandolfo, Pope John Paul II welcomed a... Read more
Catholic Family Conference attracts 3,500 to Wichita, Kansas
The Fifth Annual Midwest Catholic Family Conference drew about 3,500 people to a weekend of prayer, music and family-oriented activities... Read more
Justice department appeals court decision on partial-birth abortion
An official with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops commended the U.S. Department of Justice for filing an appeal last... Read more
New study on priests ordained in 2004 reflects ‘richness of Church’
As a kid, Timothy Pfander probably never thought of becoming a priest. He grew up without a formal religion, and... Read more
Pope to visit Loreto in September
Just three weeks after a trip to Lourdes, France, Pope John Paul II will make a visit to Loreto, south... Read more
Jesuit magazine to publish article of pro-abortion politician slamming archbishop
The Jesuit magazine, America, will publish an article in its Aug. 16-23 issue, in which a pro-abortion politician says he... Read more
Cardinal Ratzinger says new springtime of the Church not about numbers
Speaking with the Polish Catholic news agency KAI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said that the “new springtime” of the Church is... Read more
Christians should respond to crises and poverty with hope, says Cardinal Bergoglio
During the celebration of the feast of St. Cajetan, venerated in Argentina as the patron of food and work, Cardinal... Read more
Canon Law infraction leads Archbishop to deprive congregation of priestly ministry
In an effort to enforce Canon Law and educate the faithful about the role of the pastor and his parish... Read more
In a private mass, Pope recalls 26th anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s death
This morning, on the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Pope John Paul II presided over a mass in... Read more
Vatican publishes book commemorating key Encyclical of Paul VI on nature of the Church
The official Vatican publisher, “Liberia Editrice Vaticana,” has published a new work commemorating the 40th anniversary of the historic first... Read more
Democratic committee’s religion advisor quits after being exposed by Catholic watchdog
The Democratic National Committee’s senior religion advisor resigned yesterday after the Catholic League released a report, which revealed her support... Read more
EWTN celebrates network’s 23rd anniversary and founder’s 60 years of religious life
EWTN Global Catholic Network will mark Mother Angelica's 60th anniversary of religious life Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption,... Read more
Idaho to vote over public display of the Ten Commandments
The nation's first voter initiative on the public display of the Ten Commandments is to be held in Boise, Idaho... Read more
“Superheroes Anonymous” campaign in Chile encourages heroic service to neighbor
The international organization Aid to the Church in Need, through its office in Chile, announced the launching of a campaign... Read more
Spanish bishop denounces growth of secular and Islamic fundamentalism
Bishop Manuel Ureña of Cartagena, Spain, denounced this week in an interview the growth and spread of secular fundamentalism in... Read more
ALL greets Southern bishops for denying Communion to pro-abortion politicians
The American Life League is “overjoyed” by the decision taken by the bishops of Atlanta, Charlotte and Charleston to refuse... Read more
Fargo diocese closes five parishes
As the population continues to dwindle, the Diocese of Fargo plans to close five small rural parishes in the coming... Read more
Becket Fund to defend Hindu Temple against court activism
The Hindu Temple Society of North America, of Flushing, Queens, filed suit in federal court yesterday, claiming that local courts... Read more
Liberated bishop says “Colombia deserves peace,” calls for release of all kidnapped
Just a few days after being released by Marxist rebels in Colombia, Bishop Misael Vacca of Yopal called for the... Read more
