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CDF explains Vatican II teaching on the Church in relation to other Christian churches
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, under the leadership of Cardinal William Levada, issued a document today that... Read more
More than 3000 object to Education for Citizenship in Toledo
The Provincial Catholic Federal Association of Parents of Students said this week it has received more than 3095 complaints against... Read more
Anarchists attack offices of Spanish Federation of Centers of Education
A group of young people broke into the offices of the Spanish Federation of Centers of Education this weekend and sprayed... Read more
Soon-to-be blessed proposed as model of Christian life for young people
The Salesian provincial superior for the region of Northern Patagonia, Father Vicente Tirabasso, said this week the upcoming beatification of... Read more
Master’s program launched in Rome to form opinion makers in developing countries
During the presentation of the second edition of the Master’s Program “Global Development and Social Justice” at the FAO headquarters... Read more
Cardinal Cormac Murphy- O'Connor will not retire at 75
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, the Archbishop of Westminster has submitted his resignation to Pope Benedict on the occasion of his 75th... Read more
Irish Protestant marchers seek talks with Catholics
Catholics in Portadown, Northern Ireland, are skeptical about the call for talks, issued by the major Protestant brotherhood, the Orange... Read more
Anglican Church to complete ‘covenant agreement’ to settle disputes
The Church of England's ruling body has given the green light for a covenant agreement, which would aim to commit... Read more
Episcopal priest suspended after embracing Islam
An Episcopal priest, who announced last month that she is also a practicing Muslim, has been suspended from the priesthood... Read more
Knights embarassed by members who voted against Mass. marriage amendment
The Knights of Columbus was dissapointed to learn that 16 of its members, who hold political office in the Massachusetts... Read more
Pope Benedict goes on vacation: time dedicated to prayer and reflection
Just before departing for his own vacation in the Alps of northern Italy, Pope Benedict said that he hopes that... Read more
Pope writes letter for 800th birthday of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
This year the Hungarian church marks the 800th anniversary of the birth of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. In recognition of... Read more
Benedict XVI--Every Christian is called to evangelize
The Pope took the occasion of today's gospel to remind Christians that by their baptism they are all called to... Read more
CNA publishes Summorum Pontificum and Questions & Answers on new Motu Proprio
CNA has published the full text of the Motu Proprio on the Roman Missal of 1962 from Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Benedict XVI says new norms do not affect validity of Vatican II, unity of the Church, or authority of Bishops
“News reports and judgments made without sufficient information have created no little confusion,” wrote Pope Benedict in reference to his... Read more
Pope establishes the full return of the Roman Missal from 1962 with new letter
Today marks the historic issuance of Pope Benedict’s apostolic letter on the use of the Roman Missal of 1962. The... Read more
Using education to indoctrinate young people unacceptable archbishop says
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, said this week it is unacceptable to use a class to indoctrinate students with... Read more
Thousands express support for religious freedom for Christians in Middle East
More than three thousand people marched through Holy Apostles’ Square in Rome on Wednesday to demonstrate “against the exodus and... Read more
Archdiocese of Bogota awaits definitive verdict against priest accused of abuse
The Archdiocese of Bogota has issued a press release saying it is awaiting a definitive verdict in the case of... Read more
No prison sentence for Archbishop of Manizales says Supreme Court of Colombia
The Supreme Court of Colombia has confirmed a lower court ruling from last May that rescinded an arrest warrant and... Read more
