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New book on Padre Pio not an attack, says Catholic journalist
Italian journalist and writer Vittorio Messori warned this week a new book by historian Sergio Luzzatto, “ “Padre Pio. Miracoli... Read more
Meeting between Pope, Dalai Lama "offensive" to China
A planned Vatican meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and the Dalai Lama would be an "offense" to the Chinese people,... Read more
Pro-Life Wisconsin marks the end of 40 Days for Life vigils
Sunday, November 4 is the last day of the 40 Days for Life vigils. Many vigil locations are marking this... Read more
Monk accused of taking annulment bribes
An Italian monk has been exposed for taking bribes in annulment cases in the Italian city of Fermo. Read more
Bella begins with a bang
After a successful opening weekend, Bella promoters are hoping the film will continue to draw in viewers in subsequent weeks.... Read more
Catholic high school principal accused of Halloween Night indecency
The principal of a Catholic High School in Bardstown, Kentucky was cited by Louisville police on Halloween Eve for loitering... Read more
Pope Benedict offers prayers for past popes
On the occasion of the Feast of the Faithful Departed or the Feat of All Souls, Pope Benedict XVI will... Read more
A new tractor for Vatican City
Pope Benedict XVI received a new tractor on Wednesday, a gift courtesy of the Italian automotive industry giant Fiat. Read more
Morning-after pill is no cure and kills a human being, Italian expert says
The president of the Catholic Union of Italian Pharmacists, Pietro Uroda, explained that the morning after pill is “a sort... Read more
Byelorussians commemorate 70th anniversary of holocaust ordered by Stalin
Byelorussians are commemorating the 70th anniversary of the holocaust ordered by Stalin at the Gulag (the Russian concentration camps), which... Read more
Italian dioceses exchanges Halloween for vigil invoking Holy Spirit
Catholics in the Italian Diocese of Prato are convinced that it is not proper for Christians to celebrate Halloween and... Read more
Archbishop to publish history of missionaries and interreligious cooperation in India
An archbishop in southern India hopes to inspire young Catholics with a book on the history of Christian missions and... Read more
Abortion legalization in Mexico City motivates pro-life activists
The six months of legalized abortion in the nation's capital of Mexico City have triggered significant Mexican pro-life efforts to... Read more
Pope to meet with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia next week
Pope Benedict will meet with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah next Tuesday for the first time in history, Reuters reports. The... Read more
Norwegians prepare for World Youth Day on-line
The many preparations necessary for World Youth Day 2008 are causing some organizers to utilize the internet to reach the youth. Father Reider... Read more
Draft of English translation of Missal completed
The International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) is releasing the draft of the English translation of the third... Read more
“To be holy is the task of every Christian, of every man,” says Pope Benedict
Marking today’s Feast of All Saints, Pope Benedict XVI said that striving after holiness is not the calling for a... Read more
New Abbot at Saint Leo Abbey
The Monastic Community of Saint Leo Abbey joyfully announces the election of Father Isaac Camacho, O.S.B. as their Sixth Abbot. Read more
High school ministry in action: “God blessed me in one of the most beautiful ways”
On a recent retreat, the Bishop Machebeuf High School junior boys were granted a deep encounter with Christ. The retreat... Read more
Catholic Church in Mexico discourages Halloween celebrations
As many people prepare to celebrate Halloween today, the Catholic Church in Mexico has published an article describing the holiday... Read more
