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Czech Republic returns Cathedral of St. Vitus to the Church
After being confiscated by the Communist government almost 50 years ago, the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague has finally... Read more
Pope Benedict tells Ontario bishops to spread Gospel of love in face of moral problems
Today, members of the Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops heard from Pope Benedict XVI who spoke to them, in no... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl named to new professorship at CUA
Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington has been named the first William Cardinal Baum University Professor of Theology at The Catholic... Read more
Cardinal George a hero to polio survivors
Polio survivors consider Cardinal Francis George a hero, according to a recent report in the Chicago Tribune. Read more
Catholic Charities argues for exemption from contraceptive coverage
Lawyers for Catholic Charities of Albany urged the state Court of Appeals Wednesday to either expand an exemption for state-mandated... Read more
Maronite bishops criticize Hezbollah, sectarian politics
In a strongly worded statement, Lebanon's Maronite Catholic Bishops criticized Hezbollah and said the interest of political parties in the... Read more
National Youth Day brings young people together from Uruguay and Argentina
Bishops, priests and more than 200 young people from Uruguay and Argentina gathered in Paysandu this week to participate in... Read more
Argentinean prelate: Unborn child should never be seen as an aggressor
Archbishop Jose Luis Mollaghan of Rosario said this week “the unborn child should never be seen as an aggressor, but... Read more
Archbishop says peace in southern Mexico “within reach”
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca in southern Mexico has encouraged the main parties involved in recently begun peace... Read more
Colombian people praying for miracle for canonization of revered priest
The inhabitants of Angostura, a small town in the Colombian region of Antioquia, are praying with hope for a miracle... Read more
Pope’s “courier” speaks of his friendship with Benedict XVI
Thaddäus Kühnel is not only the Pope’s “courier,” he’s his chauffuer, friend, and confidant. A 28 year-long friendship unites them... Read more
Book by longtime Vatican Secretary of State published
Made public at the Holy See Press Office this morning, was a compilation of 12 speeches made by Cardinal Angelo... Read more
Deal with homosexual couple threatens education rights, archbishop says
A recent agreement between the government of British Columbia and homosexual activists is an unwarranted intrusion on the rights of... Read more
Religious art breathes new life into flooded Louisiana church
One year after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, churches continue to offer hope and practical support for families recovering from the... Read more
Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor speaks of young people actively seeking God
Young people today provide a challenge for the whole Church in their spiritual journey and their search for God and... Read more
Catholic Center vandalized in midst of statewide abortion debate
Vandals spray painted a symbol on a pro-life sign in front of the Pius XII Newman Center at South Dakota... Read more
Victims of rape and incest struggle to be heard, say studies show abortion is not the answer
A group of women who know first hand the suffering caused by rape and incest have come together in an... Read more
Cardinal Rivera calls for dialogue in election disputes
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, is calling on Mexicans to embrace dialogue as the means to resolving... Read more
Archbishop of Madrid launches “unappealable” call to evangelize young people
In a message entitled, “Bringing Christ to Young People in the New School Year,” Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of... Read more
“Secularist mentality” of government a risk to democracy, warns Spanish archbishop
In his latest pastoral letter, Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona criticized the Spanish government for seeking to impose a secularist... Read more
