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Virginia bishop offers love and prayers following Virginia Tech massacre
Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, whose flock includes the faithful at Virginia Tech University, issued a short statement Monday morning lamenting... Read more
U.S. bishops express solidarity with Zimbabwean people
The U.S. bishops have issued a letter lending their support to the bishops of Zimbabwe, who are leading the Zimbabwean... Read more
Children, parents crowd Montreal Cathedral for visit with bishop
More than 1,500 people - children preparing for the sacrament of confirmation, and their families - crammed into Montreal’s Mary... Read more
Scottish bishops ask faithful to vote for parliament members who share Christian values
The Scottish bishops have written a letter to the voters of their dioceses, who are going to elect a new... Read more
Christ brings mercy and peace, Holy Father recalls on Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday, thousands of pilgrims flocked to St. Peter's square on a hot April day to hear the Holy Father speak... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates birthday, gives thanks to God for His Mercy
On the eve of his 80th birthday, the Holy Father celebrated Mass with 60 Cardinals, Bishops and Archbishops, and the... Read more
Founding bishop of Catholic magazine in Cuba hopeful closing will be temporary
In statements to the website EncuentroEnLaRed.net, Bishop Emeritus Jose Siro Gonzalez of Pinar del Rio and founder of the Catholic... Read more
Pius XII saved thousands of Jews, “black legend” spread by the Soviets
Italian historian and professor Gian Maria Van of the Sapienza University of Rome said the “black legend,” which claims that... Read more
Judge approves priest-abuse settlement in Portland
The Archdiocese of Portland’s $75-million settlement plan for about 175 alleged victims of abuse was approved by a judge on... Read more
Lay Catholic-Jewish conference intended to intensify community relations
Lay Catholics and Jews will meet at the Vatican for a five-day conference aimed at intensifying relations between the two... Read more
Catholics urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform
Catholics from across the country will visit Capitol Hill this week and urge lawmakers to pass comprehensive immigration reform that... Read more
Bishops lead Zimbabwe prayer meetings, renew calls for change
Catholics in Zimbabwe, supported by Archbishop Pius Ncube and other prelates, have helped to organize two prayer meetings this past... Read more
Pope to meet with President Bush and Iranian President Mohamed Jatami
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, confirmed this week that Pope Benedict XVI will meet... Read more
Cardinal Bertone discusses Pope’s “profound” reflection on Christ
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said that in his new book “Jesus of Nazareth,” Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope holds surprise meeting with Roman Curia
In what could be a sign of an important upcoming announcement, Pope Benedict XVI convened a surprise meeting on Saturday... Read more
Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop of Washington call Catholics to bold presence in public square
During the 4th National Catholic Prayer breakfast, both the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, and the... Read more
Renewing the U.S. involves religious organizations, respect for life, President Bush tells Catholic Prayer Breakfast
United States’ President George W. Bush spoke this morning at the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, at Washington’s Hilton Hotel,... Read more
Germans, Austrians make plans for celebration of Pope’s Birthday
Catholics and non-Catholics alike are working together to celebrate Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming birthday. Throughout Germany and Austria, plans are... Read more
Pope’s 80th birthday: “A particularly happy day,” says Cardinal Ruini
In a letter the faithful of Rome regarding the celebration of the Pope’s 80th birthday and the second anniversary of... Read more
Benedict’s new book to follow, “the Pope’s path towards Jesus”
The Italian publishing house, Rizzoli, has released an extensive press release and synopsis of Pope Benedict’s new book, "Jesus of... Read more
