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Pope tells the youth to imitate the example of Francis’ radical conversion
Departing from the cathedral in Assisi, Benedict XVI traveled by car to meet the youth at the basilica of St.... Read more
Holy Father uses his pilgrimage to Assisi to denounce violence
The Holy Father noted that Assisi, eight centuries ago, “could harldly have imagined the role which Providence had assigned it.” ... Read more
Benedict XVI: Man finds himself in the measure in which he lives for God
The Holy Father celebrated mass today, robed in green vestments and a large white pallium, in the plaza in front... Read more
Cardinal Rivera presents new book containing collection of his teachings
The archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, presented his new book this week entitled, “The Tree of Life,”... Read more
Church in Ecuador reiterates priest cannot be political candidate
The Committee on Ecclesiastical Law of the Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador reiterated this week that the Church cannot allow Father... Read more
Woman miraculously cured after finding prayers to Friar Galvao online
A woman devoted to San Antonio de Santa Ana Galvao, or Friar Galvao, as he is known in Brazil, said... Read more
Holy See still interested in the murder case of Cardinal Posadas
Speaking to the Notimex news agency from Rome, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iñiguez of Guadalajara (Mexico) said the Holy See continues... Read more
South African bishops call for speedy resolution in labor strike
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is calling for the public servants strike in the country to be carried... Read more
Rally held over persecution of Iraqi Christians
Christians and concerned citizens gathered today to draw attention to the plight of persecuted Christians in Iraq. Bishop Sarhad Jammo... Read more
Pope, Russian Patriarch could meet within a year
Pope Benedict and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy may hold a historic meeting within a year, Cardinal Walter Kasper, head of... Read more
Mass. bishops call marriage amendment vote tragic
The Massachusetts Legislature yesterday voted against a measure that would have put a marriage amendment on the 2008 ballot. The... Read more
16 year-old pro-life leader denounces hypocrisy of State and society for protecting abortion
The secretary of the organization Pro-Life Youth of Valencia (Spain), Juan Rivera, denounced the State and society for their “de... Read more
Slovak Bishops make ad limina visit to the Pope
Today, Pope Benedict XVI addressed further secularization in Eastern Europe with bishops from the Slovak Episcopal conference. As an Eastern... Read more
Philadelphia is no longer officially a "pro-choice city"
The City Council reversed its previous declaration today by a vote of 13-4. The declaration passed last week stated the... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates the founding of the Pontifical Council for Culture
Recalling the founding of the Pontifical Council for Culture by the Servant of God John Paul II, the Pope received... Read more
Women’s dignity not tied to ordination, says bishop
To say that a woman cannot be a priest in no way detracts from her human dignity and her equality... Read more
Archbishop Gomez draws attention to urgent need for immigration reform
Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio is calling on citizens, legislators and policymakers to muster the courage to create new... Read more
National Catholic Bioethics Center joins chorus denouncing 'pro-choice' Philadelphia
The National Catholic Bioethics Center joined its voice to that of Cardinal Justin Rigali yesterday regarding the decision of Philadelphia’s... Read more
Austria may be only European country visited by Benedict XVI in 2007
Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Austria September 7-9 may be his only trip to a European country in 2007, according... Read more
Chilean police detain suspect who profaned church with satanic graffiti
Police in the city of Curacautin in southern Chile detained an 18 year-old this week they believe to was responsible... Read more
