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Fides news agency presents report on missionary deaths in 2006
The official news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples issued its annual report on December 30 listing... Read more
Feminist organizations launch offensive to legalize abortion in Mexico
The Mexican pro-abortion organization “Group for Information on Elective Reproduction” has launched a campaign backed by various feminist organizations to... Read more
Daily Catholic newspaper makes its debut online
On New Year's Day, California Catholic Daily, an independent Catholic newspaper, went online at www.calcatholic.com. Read more
Denver archdiocese settles 15 cases of abuse
The Archdiocese of Denver has settled 15 cases of alleged sexual abuse by clergy through mediation, it was announced last... Read more
EWTN to air pro-life programs and special live events in January
EWTN will air special pro-life programming this month to mark the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade (Jan. 22), as well... Read more
New York Times editor uncovers false reporting in Latin American abortion story
The public editor of the New York Times has found that readers of its weekly Times Magazine were denied thorough... Read more
The Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop admitted to have collaborated with Polish communism regime
The Press Office of the Holy See has confirmed Pope Benedict XVI’s acceptance of the resignation of Monsignor Stanislaw Wielgus... Read more
Pope notes international challenges for the new year: hunger, arms races, and attacks on human life
Meeting with diplomats from around the world today in the Vatican’s Regal Room, Pope Benedict XVI addressed several of the... Read more
God came to earth because He loves us, Pope says at homeless shelter
Visiting a homeless shelter today in Rome, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the heart of the Christmas message which is that,... Read more
Pope Benedict reflects again on the gift of Christmas
In his first general audience of this year, held this morning in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, the Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope prays for peace and for the Church in Africa
The Vatican released the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for January, this morning. The Holy Father will offer his... Read more
Pope Benedict receives more than three million people at Vatican in 2006
The Vatican announced this week that during the past year more than three million faithful participated in public meetings with... Read more
Man gives glory to God by receiving His Christmas gift of love, Pope says
Nearly seven thousand people gathered this morning in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall to participate in Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly... Read more
Pope Benedict remembers persecuted Christians on the Feast of St. Stephen Martyr
Praying the Angelus December 26th on the Feast of St. Stephen Martyr, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the many Christians... Read more
The world still needs its Savior, Pope Benedict says on Christmas morning
PopeBenedict XVI reflected on the tremendous technological progress ofmankind during his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” address Christmasmorning, but recalled that... Read more
Remember the needy children this Christmas, Pope says
Preaching to an overflowing St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Benedict XVI offered a reflection on the miracle of... Read more
Pope Benedict offers extensive reflection on his Pontificate in meeting with Roman Curia
During his traditional pre-Christmas meeting with members of the Roman Curia today, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the most important... Read more
Child Jesus demonstrates God’s love for all, Pope tells children
Meeting with a group of children from the Italian Catholic Action group, Pope Benedict XVI said today that looking upon... Read more
Agreement not yet reached over baptism, USCCB expert clarifies
In a letter sent to Catholic News Agency, the Rev. James Massa, Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic... Read more
Holy See, Polish bishops demand respect for newly appointed Archbishop of Warsaw
The Holy See today republished a communiqué from the Polish Bishops Conference, along with one of its own, in support... Read more
