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Bishop decries silence of political leaders in response to attacks on Christianity in Spain
Bishop Juan del Rio of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, decried this week what he called the double-standard that exists... Read more
Catholic Charities shares goals, frustrations of recent post-Katrina efforts
In addition to working in the Gulf region, the Washington-based agency continues its work for and on behalf of the... Read more
Anglican-Catholic talks to continue, says bishop
The talks between the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches will continue, said the secretary of the Pontifical Council for Christian... Read more
Pope tells Roman clergy: ‘ultimate significance of cross, is offering of self for others’
Yesterday, as the Church began its observance of Lent, Pope Benedict XVI met with clergy from the diocese of Rome,... Read more
Vatican Radio serves truth of Christ, builds world reconciliation, says Pope during visit
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI visited the studios of Vatican Radio, currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, where he told workers... Read more
Vatican calls on U.N. to strengthen policies promoting dignity of women
Speaking to a United Nations Commission on the economic and social status of women, a Holy See delegation adamantly called... Read more
Human dignity not being fully respected in Guantanamo prison says Cardinal Martino
Cardinal Renato Martino, president of Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, criticized the way the United States is treating some... Read more
Boston Bishops may be poised to regain control over controversial Catholic Charities
Bishops of the Archdiocese of Boston, who for years have been all but powerless in controlling of the local branch... Read more
Catholics seek ‘just model’ in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s new High Representative of the International community must seek “a just model” of rule for the country, where currently... Read more
North Korea ranked top persecutor of Christians
For the fourth straight year, North Korea has made the top spot on the 2006 Open Doors “World Watch List”... Read more
Democrats Statement of principles seen as a "sham" and "bundle of contradictions" by Catholic leaders
The Democrats’ “Statement of Principles”, signed by 55 Catholic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives, is “a sham” and... Read more
Massachusetts governor would support abortion ban, and would respect Catholic Charties regarding adoption by Homosexuals
Gov. Mitt Romney said he would sign a bill banning abortion if one were passed and would meet with the... Read more
Holy Father drops traditional papal title in effort to show universality of papacy
Pope Benedict XVI has chosen to drop the traditional papal title, “Patriarch of the West” reportedly, in hopes of furthering... Read more
Lent illuminates daily Christian struggle against evil, says Pope
This love, he said, "must be translated into concrete gestures towards others, especially towards the poor and needy," namely because... Read more
Cardinal Levada explains reasons for not admitting homosexuals to the priesthood
During an installation ceremony of the new rector of the North American Pontifical College in Rome, Cardinal William Levada, prefect... Read more
Archbishop Cordes decries lack of apostolic spirit in certain ecclesial institutions
Archbishop Paul Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, said this week certain ecclesial institutions north of the Alps... Read more
Colombian bishops organize campaign for International Women’s Day
The National Secretariat for Social Ministry of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8... Read more
Commission to investigate persecution and collaboration of clergy during Communist Poland
A group of historians and experts has established a commission in Krakow at the request of the city’s archbishop, Cardinal-designate... Read more
Pope names new bishop for Galveston-Houston
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston, Texas. Coadjutor Archbishop Daniel DiNardo has been... Read more
Pro-life groups applaud Scheidler victory
Priests for Life and Concerned Women for America (CWA) applaud the unanimous Supreme Court decision that peaceful demonstrations outside abortion... Read more
