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Bishops encourage Colombians to take advantage of Christmas Season to build peace
The Episcopal Conference of Colombia encouraged Colombians to take advantage of the celebration of Christmas to understand that peace is... Read more
New bishop for New Orleans a, “devoted, gifted, exemplary” priest
The Vatican Press Office announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dominic Carmon, Auxiliary Bishop... Read more
Holy Father meets with Israeli Prime Minister
The Press Office of the Holy See released a short statement today confirming that Pope Benedict XVI met with Israeli... Read more
Ratzinger’s “Introduction to Christianity” published in Russian
A translation of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger’s, “Introduction to Christianity,” has been made available in Russian for the first time. Read more
Human rights are at the heart of peace, Pope Benedict says
Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the World Day of Peace was made public today by the Vatican. In his message,... Read more
Cardinal Rivera says he has no official information on Papal visit to Mexico
In an attempt to quell rumors which have been circulating through Mexico over the past few days, the Archbishop of... Read more
Bishops ask for calm and respect from Chileans in response to Pinochet’s death
The Archbishop of Santiago, Cardinal Javier Errázuriz and the President of the Chilean Episcopal Conference (CECH), Bishop Alejandro Goic, have... Read more
Ok to talk about birth of Jesus at Christmas, lawmakers say
Several legislators gathered with civil and religious rights groups last week on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to kick... Read more
French residents file lawsuit against city's statue of Pope John Paul II
Some residents of a small town in Brittany have filed a lawsuit, claiming that the 29-foot statue of Pope John... Read more
Diocese to set up new project across from abortion clinic
Officials of the diocese of Tulsa say they may set up a memorial garden for the unborn on a half-acre... Read more
Bishop calls on Argentineans to bear witness to hope amidst relativism
Bishop Baldomero Carlos Martin of San Justo is calling on Catholics to bear witness to hope in an age marked... Read more
Tomb of St. Paul to be visible for pilgrims
One side of a Roman tomb, long revered as that of St. Paul, has been freed from a 19th-century block... Read more
Violence not a means for achieving respect for human rights, says Paraguayan bishop
Bishop Candido Cardenas of Benjamin Aceval said last week violence is not a legitimate means for bringing about change or... Read more
Advent invites man to continue building the ‘house of God’ in the world, Pope says
Shortly after returning from the dedication of a new Roman parish, Pope Benedict XVI appeared at the window of his... Read more
Pope Benedict expresses continued concern over situation in the Middle East
After praying the Angelus, the Holy Father spoke of his concern for the situation in the Middle East, "where glimmers... Read more
Milingo ‘ordains’ two married men, confirms links with man who claims to be Messiah
An excommunicated Roman Catholic archbishop attempted to ordain another two married men as priests on Sunday. The Vatican has not... Read more
Fulton Sheen Radio is now live on the Internet
Thanks to the work of a leading Catholic layman hundreds of classic talks and homilies by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen... Read more
Knights commit another $1M to national shrine
The Knights of Columbus have made a $1-million gift to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception... Read more
Cardinal commends Muslims for extending Christmas wishes
In his Christmas message this year, Cardinal Keith O'Brien criticized public institutions which, in an effort to be politically correct,... Read more
Massive Marian celebrations take place throughout Latin America on feast of Immaculate Conception
Catholics throughout Latin America gathered in great numbers to mark the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, with... Read more
