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Archdiocese of San Antonio dedicates new seminary dorm to meet vocational demands
The Archdiocese of San Antonio has many things to be thankful for, but on the Feast of the Assumption, August... Read more
Lawyer denounces NGO in Brazil for promoting abortion
Fernando Vianna, a lawyer in the Brazilian town of Campinas, denounced the NGO Bem-Estar Familiar (BemFam) this week for “directing... Read more
Pakistani Christians suffer discrimination and religious persecution, says priest
Father Emmanuel Asi, secretary of the Biblical Commission of Pakistan, denounced this week that Christians in that country are experiencing... Read more
Thousands in Brazil march for life
Some 25,000 people in the Brazilian town Curitiba and 8,000 in the capital Brasilia took to the streets to defend... Read more
CinemaNet organizes colloquium on Catholic resistance to Nazism
The organization CinemaNet is organizing a conference with the historian and founder of Europe4Christ, Martin Kugler, about the movie “Sophie... Read more
Spanish bishop calls on families to demand religious instruction for their children
Bishop Jose Sanchez of Sigüenza-Guadalajara announced he will ask families next Sunday to demand religion be taught in the schools... Read more
I'll baptize my girl a Catholic so she can stay in school—says Sikh father
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic school in Wolviston, England is full, but that hasn’t stopped a determined father from trying to... Read more
New poll reveals young Americans find happiness in family and God, not money
The current generation of young Americans are conflicted over money, reveals a recent survey of 13- to 24-year-olds. Poll results... Read more
Cardinal criticizes media coverage of Italy sex-abuse cases
The Vatican Secretary of State has criticized the Italian media for its coverage of the recent allegations of sexual abuse... Read more
Planned Parenthood files lawsuit to strike down Missouri abortion law
Planned Parenthood filed a federal lawsuit Monday seeking to strike down a new Missouri law that requires abortion clinics to... Read more
Lawyers bill Portland archdiocese $19M
The Archdiocese of Portland received an $18.8-million bill from its lawyers, who worked on the archdiocese’s bankruptcy filing. Read more
The diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend celebrates 150 years
Several thousand Catholics gathered at the University of Notre Dame on August 18 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the... Read more
'Draw near to God to overcome weakness and find lasting joy and happiness', says Pope Benedict XVI
By drawing near to God, we are able to overcome our weakness and find lasting joy and happiness, Pope Benedict... Read more
Well-known Catholic author explores Harry Potter series
Distinguished author, Michael D. O’Brien, has provided CNA with one of his columns on the best-selling Harry Potter series. To... Read more
With social inequality there is no education for all, says Argentinean archbishop
During his weekly program, “Keys to a Better World,” Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, said it would not... Read more
Pro-life group calls for Canadian bishops to do more about Amnesty International’s pro-abortion decision
A Canadian pro-life group has called for more action from the country’s bishops against Amnesty International’s decision to advocate for... Read more
Complaining residents told that church bell should "remind them they're being prayed for"
A Roman Catholic priest is being fined 5,000 euros by municipal officials each time he rings his church bell for... Read more
Church in Chile launches aid appeal for Peruvian earthquake victims
Coinciding with the upcoming feast of St. Alberto Hurtado, known in Chile as the Day of Solidarity, Caritas Chile has... Read more
Church in Paraguay to issue official response to president’s attack on the Church
Bishop Claudio Gimenez of Caacupe said the Church in Paraguay would officially respond to the attacks on the Church last... Read more
Cleveland diocese involved in embezzlement trials
The trial began yesterday for a former assistant treasurer of the Diocese of Cleveland, Anton Zgoznik, accused of taking part... Read more
