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Baptism of adults increasing steadily in France
The number of adults receiving the sacraments of Christian initiation is increasing steadily in a country strongly affected by secularism.... Read more
Investigative report provides little-known facts about Gospel of Judas phenomenon
The Gospel of Judas, a third-century manuscript unearthed in Egypt three decades ago, is surrounded by questionable circumstances. A report... Read more
Gospel of Judas is a Gnostic gospel of little value to Christians, says analyst
The latest media frenzy over the Gospel of Judas reveals “the [secular] media's profound ignorance of ancient history,” says Brian... Read more
One dead after attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt
About 600 Christians demonstrated against what they consider government indifference to sectarian attacks after a Coptic Christian was fatally stabbed... Read more
900 New Englanders find new spiritual home in Catholic Church
Two New England states welcomed the largest number of new Catholics this Easter Vigil since the priest sex abuse scandal... Read more
Opus Dei officials apologize for controversial Muslim cartoon in affiliate magazine
Officials at the Rome headquarters of Opus Dei have expressed their regret at the recent publication of a cartoon depicting... Read more
International experts to analyze latest discoveries on Shroud of Turin
Scientists from around the world are scheduled to gather at the Catholic University of Valencia, Spain, April 29-May 1 for... Read more
Benedict XVI receives birthday greetings from around the world
Coinciding with Easter Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his 79th birthday yesterday, receiving greetings and well-wishes from around the world. Read more
On first Easter Mass, Pope Benedict calls for peace in Iraq, Holy Land, resolution of nuclear crises
As Pope Benedict XVI yesterday celebrated his first Easter Mass since becoming pontiff last year, he called for a peaceful... Read more
Pope calls Catholics to be like ‘living stones to build the Holy Church’
Today, Pope Benedict prayed the Easter Marian prayer, the “Regina Caeli”, from his residence of Castelgandolfo, where he invited the... Read more
Benedict XVI gives 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing, calling humanity not to have fear
After presiding over Easter Sunday Mass yesterday at Saint Peters Square, Pope Benedict gave his message “Urbi et Orbi”, (to... Read more
Benedict XVI gives “Urbi et Orbi” blessing, calling humanity not to have fear of the Risen One.
After presiding over the Sunday Mass of the Resurrection celebrated this morning on Saint Peters Square, Pope Benedict gave his... Read more
Jesus broke the definitiveness of death, says Pope during Easter Vigil
Tonight at ten o’clock, The Holy Father Benedict XVI presided in the Patriarcal Basílica of Saint Peters, over the Solemn... Read more
On the Cross we contemplate that God is Love, says Vatican Preacher
Today, Benedict XVI presided over the celebration of the office of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the... Read more
Thousands contemplate the saving power of the Cross during Way of the Cross in Rome
This Good Friday at night, the Roman Coliseum, the place where numerous Christians suffered martyrdom in the first centuries of the Church, became... Read more
Jerusalem Church leaders urge int’l community not to boycott Palestinians
The 13 patriarchs and heads of Christian Churches in Jerusalem launched in their joint Easter message a powerful appeal for... Read more
Villanova University board delays decision on ‘victims of abortion’ memorial
A plan for a memorial on the Villanova University campus to the victims of abortion is currently in limbo, reported... Read more
Knights of Columbus urge U.S. leaders to create immigration bill that embraces justice, charity
The board of directors of the Knights of Columbus has called upon Congress and the President to create immigration legislation... Read more
San Antonio Archbishop says human dignity, families are at heart of immigration debate
Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio took his strongest public stand on immigration during Monday's downtown demonstration against the current... Read more
Archbishop Burke, other Missouri bishops call on Catholics to reject death penalty
As the state of Missouri prepares for a highly-publicized trial due to challenge the constitutionality of lethal injection, the state’s... Read more
