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Pope writes letter to children: “Keep your faith pure and genuine”
At the conclusion of the Angelus yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a letter addressed to children, which reads as follows:... Read more
Abortion not a human right, says Pope Benedict XVI
During his three-day visit to Austria last week, Pope Benedict XVI said he rejects the concept that abortion is a... Read more
Pavarotti returns to the Catholic faith before dying
Luciano Pavarotti, the world renowned tenor was laid to rest in Modena’s cathedral with a grand funeral which paid tribute... Read more
LA diocese decides to sell convent to help cover sex-abuse settlement
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced the sale of a convent in Santa Barbara as part of its effort to... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Rodriguez calls UN 'irresponsible' for supporting for “therapeutic abortion”
The archbishop of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, rejected calls to legalize abortion in the... Read more
Bomb destroys part of church in Ireland
The parish of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Nunsquarter-Kircubbin in the city of Down (Ireland) has been partially... Read more
Frustration, then relief as two sides strike deal in San Diego abuse settlement
The Diocese of San Diego came to a $198.1-million settlement with 144 alleged victims of sexual abuse by priests and... Read more
First bishop ordained in China following Pope’s letter
As promised this past week, the government controlled Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) has ordained a new bishop to stem... Read more
Holy Father tells volunteers that when they give of their time, their hearts expand
Yesterday evening in the "Wiener Konzerthaus," the Viennese concert hall inaugurated in 1913 in the presence of the emperor Francis... Read more
Pope Benedict exhorts Christians to keep Sunday holy
As Pope Benedict XVI bid farewell to Austria today, he called on everyone to live Sunday’s in a Christian manner.... Read more
Europe, Do not deny your Christian roots…”Where God is there is the future.”
After making his first pilgrimage to Mariazell and celebrating the Virgin Mary’s birth with Mass, Pope Benedict XVI traveled to... Read more
The crisis of the West is the crisis of truth, says Pope Benedict
The crisis of the West is a crisis of truth, said Pope Benedict XVI in his homily at the Mass... Read more
Pope inspires addicts to seek treatment in Brazil
Not everyone was expected to be impacted by the Pope’s visit to Brazil last summer, however since Benedict XVI visited... Read more
Argentinean doctors say science proves only two sexes exist: male and female
In the wake of a scandal caused by school professor who dresses up as a woman, the Consortium of Catholic... Read more
Episcopal commission to study Chavez’s constitutional reforms
A commission of bishops named by the head of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela and other Conference leaders will study... Read more
Thousands of faithful to follow Pope’s visit to Austria
According to press reports, the historic visit to Austria by Pope Benedict XVI September 7-9 will be covered by some... Read more
Canadian lectionary’s inclusive language receives Vatican approval
After 18 years, the Vatican has put a final stamp of approval on the Canadian lectionary, granting a recognitio to... Read more
Rev. James Kennedy, pro-life advocate, dies
Renowned Presbyterian minister and pro-life advocate James Kennedy died Wednesday at the age of 76. Read more
Catholic leaders urge Senate to boost development, humanitarian aid
The United States bishops and their overseas relief organization are urging the US Senate to offer “active support for essential... Read more
Poland calls on EU to include abortion and euthanasia as part of opposition to the death penalty
The government of Poland has asked the European Union to expand its opposition to the death penalty to include abortion... Read more
