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Argentinean archbishop decries media’s ignorance about apostolic exhortation on the Eucharist
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata said this week the lack of knowledge and understanding in the media about the... Read more
Dissident analyzes leading role of Church in transition to democracy in Cuba
The founder and director of the most influential Catholic think-tank in Cuba, Dagoberto Valdes Hernandez, said in an interview this... Read more
Urgent call for consensus by bishops of Ecuador to avoid “destroying the country”
In a statement entitled, “Let’s Not Destroy the Country,” the Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador has expressed its concern over the... Read more
Cardinal Rivera reiterates “no” to abortion during Palm Sunday Mass
During his homily on Palm Sunday, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, Archbishop of Mexico City, strongly defended the right of the... Read more
Newly appointed Archbishop installed for Warsaw Archdiocese
In an emotion filled ceremony this weekend Archbishop Kazimierz Nycz was formally installed as the new Roman Catholic Archbishop of... Read more
Pope Names new auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Rockville Centre
Pope Benedict XVI today named Monsignor Peter A. Libasci, 55, to be a new auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of... Read more
Russian version of Compendium of Catholic Catechism launched
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church was launched in Russian today at the Cathedral of the Immaculate... Read more
Pro-life group renews call for Amnesty International to stay out of abortion debate
Yet another pro-life organization is urging Amnesty International to stay out of the abortion debate. Read more
Cardinal Mahony condemns assisted-suicide bill, laments decision of "Catholic" politician
Cardinal Roger Mahony is urging Catholics to fight a proposed bill that would legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill... Read more
The Church must bring hope to Zimbabwe, Archbishop Ncube says
Shortly after receiving an aid package for his country’s starving children, the Archbishop of Bulawayo, Pius Ncube, praised the work... Read more
Pope Benedict may address parliament of European Union
A source close to the governing body of the European Union has confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI was extended an... Read more
The fragrant love of John Paul II has filled the whole Church, Benedict XVI says
Presiding at a Mass Monday afternoon in St. Peter’s Basilica to commemorate the second anniversary of the death of John... Read more
Pope to attend inter-religious meeting during visit to Brazil
Pope Benedict XVI will attend a meeting with representatives of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities of different denominations during... Read more
Italians to protest in defense of family against proposed pro-homosexual law
“What is good for the family is good for the country.” With these words, Giovanni Giacobbe, presented plans for a... Read more
Alter 14 centuries without a place of worship, construction of first Catholic Church in Qatar underway
After fourteen centuries without a place of worship, the Catholic Church in Qatar, a majority Muslim country, will soon have... Read more
Czech State and Church to jointly administer Cathedral of St. Vito
The Czech government and the Catholic Church have reached an agreement on joint administration of the Cathedral of St. Vito... Read more
Work is for man, not man for work, Pope Benedict reminds
Meeting with a group of artisans Saturday, in the Vatican’s Paul VI Auditorium, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that work is... Read more
Ruini lauds John Paul’s relationship with the Lord as he passes Beatification Cause on
As anticipated, the Diocese of Rome officially concluded its investigation into the life, virtues and fame of sanctity of Servant... Read more
Be ready to follow wherever Jesus leads you, Pope tells youth, all Christians
On Sunday morning in St. Peter's Square, the Holy Father presided at a solemn liturgical celebration for Palm Sunday and... Read more
Easter will strengthen hope of Iraqi Christians, Baghdad Bishop says
Speaking recently to the Religious Information Service of Italy (SIR), Bishop Shlemon Warduni, Auxiliary Chaldean Bishop of Baghdad (Babylon), expressed... Read more
