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Abortion dominates discussion on Catholic politicians
Abortion dominated a discussion Feb. 27 at Boston College among prominent Catholic pundits and journalists. Nearly 6,000 people attended the... Read more
Court rules abortion laws do not always require health exceptions
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a “per se” requirement Feb. 24 that all abortion statutes must contain an... Read more
Catholics should be proud of their faith and willing to share it, says newly appointed Cardinal Archbishop Ricard of Bordeaux.
In an interview granted to Catholic News Agency, Archbishop Ricard from Bordeaux, one of the 15 new Cardinals appointed by... Read more
Pope promotes culture of solidarity inspired by evangelical values
In a telegram to the participants of a Vatican conference on micro-credit organized by the Pontifical Council for Justice and... Read more
Samaritans of the Street reach out to drug addicts and troubled youth
An outreach ministry to juvenile delinquents and drug addicts is making news in Cali, Colombia, where it is offering food,... Read more
Half million copies of Deus Caritas est distributed in Spain during first month
Since its publication one month ago, more than 515,000 copies of Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical “Deus Caritas est” have... Read more
Italian intellectuals: moral and spiritual crisis prevents Europe from reacting to Islamic terrorism
A significant number of Italian lawmakers, politicians and intellectuals, led by the president of the Italian Senate, Marcello Pera and... Read more
Pope calls Lent ‘favorable moment to convert to love’, to look with compassion on our brothers and sisters
Pope Benedict XVI devoted much of today’s weekly audience to the season of Lent which begins today, recalling the Biblical... Read more
Pope Benedict prays for young people, their search for life
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intention for the month of March will focus on young people,... Read more
Archbishop Naumann: either allow discussion of Intelligent Design into classrooms, or keep philosophy of materialism out
Adding his voice to the volatile national debate over the teaching of Intelligent Design in the science classroom, Kansas City,... Read more
Marriage: a lifelong union of a man and a woman joined in an intimate community of life and love, say Arizona Bishops
In response to a growing movement that favors making same-sex unions the equivalent of marriage, the Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops... Read more
Vatican artifacts on display at Milwaukee museum
A magnificent exhibit of more than 300 priceless Vatican artifacts has made its way to the Milwaukee Public Museum. Read more
New bishop ordained for Nashville
The Diocese of Nashville welcomed their new pastoral leader Feb. 27 with the Episcopal ordination of Bishop David Choby. Read more
No papal visit unless North Korea admits priests, says new cardinal
Korea’s second cardinal, Archbishop Cheong Jin-suk, has suggested that North Korea would not get a papal visit as long as... Read more
Fidelis urges South Dakota governor to sign abortion ban
A national Catholic advocacy organization is urging South Dakota governor Mike Rounds to sign House Bill 1215, which would ban... Read more
Thousands of people are rediscovering Christianity…and all thanks to the baby Jesus.
The mass distribution of fluorescent plastic figures of the Christ Child of 9cm is causing a resurgence of interest in... Read more
Pope, Roman Curia mark beginning of Lent with annual spiritual retreat
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI, along with members of the Roman Curia will begin their annual Lenten... Read more
New document on care for much-persecuted Gypsies: Church must defend cultural identity, fight for greater justice
A new document addressing the unique issue of pastoral care for the world’s heavily-persecuted population of Gypsies, saw light today... Read more
Vatican to commemorate first anniversary of passing of John Paul II
The Pope’s vicar general for the Diocese of Rome, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, is inviting the faithful to participate in ceremonies... Read more
Cardinal Cipriani: interior pilgrimage should lead us to Christ
While commenting on Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten message, the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, underscored the importance of... Read more
