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Seek God’s face in prayer, says Pope
Pope John Paul II taught today that the way to attain the vision of God’s face in this life is... Read more
“Still much to accomplish” to eliminate nuclear threat, says Vatican U.N. observer
Although the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) “has contributed to international peace and security, there is still... Read more
National prayer breakfast shows U.S. Church is ‘alive’
The first ever National Catholic Prayer Breakfast held this morning is “evidence that the Church is alive and well in... Read more
Cardinal not 'comfortable' denying Communion
The cardinal in charge of a new task force, which will decide if Catholic politicians who advocate positions counter to... Read more
Church closures affect wedding plans in Boston
They’ve confirmed the guest list, the catering and the flowers, but couples scheduled to get married in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Prelate attempts to bring calm to southeastern Peru
Msgr. Elio Perez, Prelate of the Vicariate of Juli, Peru, has traveled to the country’s southeastern area on the border... Read more
Archbishop denounces legislature’s initiative to sterilize poor Argentineans
The Archbishop of La Plata, Héctor Aguer, denounced an initiative from the Legislature of Buenos Aires to promote the surgical... Read more
“Join the world of science and culture to the truth of the faith,” exhorts Pope
This morning the Holy Father summoned “Ecclesiastical cultural institutions” to “welcome, study, apply and develop the consequences” of the teaching... Read more
Long-awaited Compendium of Catechism in final stages, announces Vatican
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a valuable instrument for the transmission of the faith eagerly anticipated... Read more
Employment should be guaranteed by the state and not by the business world, say Catholic academics in Europe
According to a revealing study by Italian researchers Luca Diotavelli and Roberto Cipriani, the majority of the Catholic “intelligentsia” in... Read more
Main issue regarding Kerry is not Eucharist but distortion of Church’s teachings: Weigel
Papal biographer George Weigel said the real issue for United States bishops regarding Sen. John Kerry is not whether he... Read more
U.S. bishops set up task force on politicians and Communion
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has created a task force to decide whether Catholic politicians, who advocate... Read more
Abortion trials underway ignored by media, USCCB official
As activists prepared for a pro-choice march April 25, which organizers called the March for Women’s Lives, federal courtrooms coast-to-coast... Read more
In spite of problems Mexico pushes forward, says Cardinal
At the conclusion of Sunday Mass, Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City said that despite the problems and the scandals,... Read more
Venezuelan Archbishop calls for new efforts to help those in need
During a deaconate ordination ceremony in the Cathedral of Valencia, Archbishop Jorge Urosa of the same diocese underscored the need... Read more
Bishop calls Argentinean priests to examination of conscience on issues related to Eucharist
During the presentation of the new Vatican document on the celebration of the Eucharist, Redemptionis Sacramentum, Bishop Antonio Baseotto of... Read more
Pope invited to visit Lourdes for Anniversary of Immaculate Conception proclamation
Bishop Jaques Perrier, president of the Bishops Conference of France, has confirmed that Pope John Paul II will travel to... Read more
Kerry receives Communion after Vatican instruction
Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kerry received the Eucharist at mass Saturday, one day after Francis Cardinal Arinze, prefect of... Read more
Former Archbishop of Canterbury approves proposal to bar bishops, remove parishes in support of homosexual bishop
A conservative Anglican committee submitted a proposal that bars bishops, who supported the consecration of a homosexual bishop in New... Read more
Peace and justice require personal, government action, Archbishop Chaput
Churches are called to build a just society and to work for peace, but it can’t be done without the... Read more
