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Colombian archbishop optimistic about Marxist rebels’ openness to dialogue
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, termed “hopeful” the latest statements by the Armed... Read more
Ministry of Peter is united to the suffering of Christ
The Pope celebrated Mass today for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, a feast on which Catholics traditionally remember... Read more
New Catholic high school makes college a reality for Kansas City’s low income residents
A new Catholic high school is making waves in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas--and providing a college preparatory education... Read more
Brazilian bishop seeks new means to evangelize youth
New ecclesial movements, Catholic media and renewed efforts in youth ministry are three means the Brazilian bishops have identified to... Read more
Pope welcomes Orthodox Delegation, declares intent to visit Turkey
Pope Benedict XVI received today a delegation from Bartholomew I, spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, who were sent... Read more
Defence against liberalism is a task of the Church, bishop says
According to Bishop Frantisek Tondra, Bishop of Spis (East Slovakia) the defence of Gospel values against an increasing influence of... Read more
Washington reversal on Ten Commandments display seen as victory for religious liberty
District of Columbia officials announced Monday that a sculpture of the Ten Commandments, which was erected on private property across... Read more
Catholic Church helps refugees with AIDS in Botswana
The Roman Catholic Church in Francistown has started a program to offer assistance to previously untreated refugees in Botswana. The... Read more
Pope recalls the workers rebellion which began the fall of the Iron Curtain
Pope Benedict XVI recalled today the 50th anniversary of the revolt of the Polish city of Poznan, inspiration for the... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico reminds Mexicans to vote to defend “values of life”
The Archdiocese of Mexico City’s weekly newspaper “Desde la Fe,” published an important article in its latest edition, reminding Catholics... Read more
Government of Finland may deny Catholics access to patron Saint
Bishop Józef Wróbel of Helsinki has asked that the relics of St. Henry, patron saint of Finland, remain in the... Read more
Buffett gift likely to benefit already profitable Planned Parenthood
Pro-life groups are concerned about an influx of money to Planned Parenthood Federation after billionaire Warren Buffett announced he would... Read more
Pope: James the Lesser demonstrates a concrete and practical Christianity
In St. Peter’s Square some 40,000 people gathered to hear Pope Benedict’s continuing catechesis on the apostles. Today, the Holy... Read more
Identical twins ordained to the priesthood
James and Joseph Campbell have always been close, but last Friday, the identical twin brothers took a lifetime step together... Read more
Vatican refuses comment on talks with China
The Director of the Holy See Press Office issued a statement today, refusing to comment on reports of ongoing discussions... Read more
Cincinnati Planned Parenthood told to release abortion files
A Cincinnati Planned Parenthood Clinic has announced that it will appeal a ruling requiring it to open its records, reported... Read more
Battle to save Mt. Soledad cross continues
The Thomas More Law Center filed an emergency motion Friday to intervene in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the... Read more
Church organizations in India are about charity, not conversion, assures prelate
The health, educational, and social projects of the Catholic Church in India have “no ulterior motives of conversions,” assured Cardinal... Read more
Australian Bishops approve new English translation of the mass
Following a similar decision by U.S. Bishops, the Bishops of Australia have voted, in principle, to accept a new English... Read more
Holy Father grants plenary indulgence for World Meeting of Families
A decree was made public today by Cardinal James Francis Stafford, Apostolic Penitentiary, declaring a plenary indulgence for the faithful... Read more
