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Controversial Polish priest wields influence in federal election
A Catholic priest, who runs several Catholic media outlets, is believed to wield enough influence among the people to greatly... Read more
English bishop issues statement regarding Archbishop Ncube
Today Bishop Crispian Hollis of Portsmouth, England issued a statement regarding yesterday’s resignation of Archbishop Pius Ncube of the Archdiocese... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl proposes Catholic schools being converted to charter schools to avert closure
Archbishop Donald Wuerl has proposed converting eight of the District's 28 Catholic schools into secular charter schools in an effort... Read more
"Underground" Chinese bishop dies while in detention
A Chinese underground bishop, arrested 11 times by Chinese authorities during his episcopacy, died Sept. 9. He was imprisoned at... Read more
Comic Kathy Griffin uses Emmy acceptance speech to blaspheme
The Emmy’s are usually an opportunity for performers to thank all of those who helped them deliver their award-worthy performances.... Read more
“Look to Christ” by "going towards Mary who shows us Jesus" says Benedict recalling Austria
More than 12,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s square to hear Pope Benedict XVI deliver the Wednesday audience. The Holy... Read more
Local Catholics reflect on the man who forever changed their lives
Many local Catholics are finding that the more they reflect upon the life and teachings of the late John Paul... Read more
Basque bishop: ETA must not return to use of violence
In response to a statement by the Basque separatist group ETA threatening to continuing “hitting the structures of the Spanish... Read more
Augustinians re-elect current Prior General at Chapter meeting
Father Robert Prevost has been re-elected Prior General of the Augustinians at their General Chapter which is being held in... Read more
“We have fallen into a culture of religious indifference,” Spanish bishop says
In a recent letter marking the feast of Our Lady of Victory, Patroness of the diocese, Bishop Antonio Dorado Soto... Read more
Mother of girl who underwent pre-natal surgery hopes her case will lead to fewer abortions
The mother of the first baby in Europe to undergo fetal surgery hopes the successful outcome of her story will... Read more
Application of justice should not exclude mercy, says Argentinean archbishop
Archbishop Domingo Castagna of Corrientes, Argentina, said this week that while it’s true that the “administration of human justice should... Read more
Majority of British mosques run by radical clerics
Almost half of Britain’s mosques are under the control of a hardline Islamic sect, whose next possible leader loathes Western... Read more
Archbishop Pius Ncube resigns amidst allegations of adultery
Archbishop Pius Ncube, the most outspoken critic of the Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe, has resigned as the Archbishop of Bulawayo... Read more
Facebook members threaten to quit over anti-Islam group
Thousands of Facebook members have threatened to quit if Facebook refuses to remove a group that denounces Islam. Read more
Former Episcopal minister considers Catholic priesthood
A former Episcopal priest, who left the Episcopal Church over its ongoing debates on doctrine, is considering becoming a Catholic... Read more
Cardinal George speaks to abusive priest's congregation, installs new pastor
Cardinal Francis George faced the mostly African-American congregation at St. Agatha Church on Sunday and thanked them for their patience... Read more
Catholic Latino leaders launch CALL in response to need for dialogue with bishops
More that 30 Catholic Latino businessmen and professionals from around the country gathered this past weekend at the Archdiocese of... Read more
Nigerian Cardinal to speak in Colorado Springs
Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Vatican’s Office of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments will be... Read more
Archdiocese of Lima pledges to continue pastoral support for Ica until normalcy returns to region
The Archdiocese of Lima said this week it will continue to send priests to the region of Ica until normalcy... Read more
