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Knights of Columbus pledge to fight for marriage, life, ‘under God’
The Knights of Columbus have adopted, this week, significant resolutions on a number of critical social issues including marriage, the... Read more
Catholic agency to continue adoption referrals for same-sex couples
Catholic Charities of San Francisco announced this week that it would end its work as a full adoption agency –... Read more
Portiuncula Indulgence can be obtained this Sunday
This Sunday Catholics can obtain the Portiuncula Indulgence by visiting any Franciscan parish or chapel around the world. Read more
Polish filmmaker: John Paul II was grateful media did not sensationalize his illness
Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi, who filmed a movie on John Paul II entitled, “From a Far Away Country,” said this... Read more
Benedict XVI shows that true joy in life comes from the faith
In an interview with Vatican Radio, Pope Benedict XVI’s personal secretary revealed that if there is any one thing that... Read more
Caritas calls for immediate opening of humanitarian corridor in Lebanon
Caritas International has asked all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to immediately open a humanitarian corridor in order... Read more
Venezuelan bishop says government, Church relations are improving
Bishop Mario del Valle Moronta Rodriguez, Bishop of San Cristóbal, has announced that, “at this moment, a level of prudence... Read more
Parental notification initiative splits California voters; just over half of Catholics support
While the majority of Christians in California support parental notification legislation, California voters in general are split on a measure... Read more
Knights of Columbus donate $100,000 for aid in Lebanon
The Knights of Columbus are making a $100,000 donation for humanitarian aid to those affected by the current conflict in... Read more
Senate passes bill to preserve Mt. Soledad Cross
The United States Senate swiftly passed a bill Tuesday, that will preserve a 29-foot concrete cross atop Mt. Soledad in... Read more
Hezbollah uses Christian villages as shields in missile attacks
Recent reports indicate that Hezbollah is using Christian villages to shield its attacks against Israel. Read more
Pope Benedict explains the reason for his examination of the Apostles
During his General Audience yesterday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict gave a brief insight into his reason for the... Read more
Retired U.S. Nuncio, Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, dies in Rome
Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, died yesterday in Rome at the age of 76. Montalvo... Read more
Mexican bishops call on Lopez Obrador to carry out election dispute in courts, not on the streets
The Mexican Bishops’ Conference has criticized presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador for carrying out his dispute of the July... Read more
Archbishop of Miami appeals to Cuban exiles for calm
The Archdiocese of Miami has called on Cuban exiles to remain calm amidst news that Fidel Castro has undergone surgery... Read more
Unborn child in Argentina saved from death as doctors refuse to administer abortion
The unborn child of handicapped woman who conceived through rape has been spared because he is too far developed for... Read more
Kung Foundation reports arrest of 82 year old Chinese bishop
According to a press release yesterday, from the U.S. based Cardinal Kung Foundation, Bishop Yao Liang, 82, was arrested again... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI reissues exhortation for peace in Middle East
At the conclusion of his weekly General Audience today in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI offered his prayers for... Read more
Canadian bishops assist in first democratic elections in Congo
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and its international development arm, Development and Peace, sent a five-member delegation to the... Read more
British researchers say cures from embryonic stem-cell research unlikely
One week after the European Union voted to approve funding for embryonic stem-cell research through 2013, two leading British scientists... Read more
