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“Be strong in faith,” theme for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Poland.
“Be strong in faith,” is the theme chosen to accompany Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Poland, planned for the end... Read more
Pope accepts Bishop Gumbleton’s resignation
Pope Benedict accepted the resignation from the office of auxiliary of the archdiocese of Detroit, U.S.A., presented by Thomas J.... Read more
Pope to Consecrated: you are like sentinels that glimpse and announce the new life that is already present in history
On the occasion of the World day of Consecrated life, Pope Benedict refered to consecrated persons as "an announcement of... Read more
Democrats striving to regain the “Catholic Vote.”
The Democratic Party is intensifying efforts to reach out to Catholic voters, according to the Boston Globe. This will hit... Read more
Experts ponder Catholic-majority U.S. Supreme Court
Yesterday, recently appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed Judge Samuel Alito to take the reigns of outgoing Supreme... Read more
Colorado bishops, others, blast proposed legislation, cite unequal treatment for sexual abuse cases
Yesterday, all three of Colorado’s Catholic Bishops blasted proposed state legislation which would lift the statutes of limitation on sexual... Read more
Kingdom of God not founded on dominion, oppression, but mercy, tenderness and justice
During today’s general audience held at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI told a crowd of 8,000 that contrary to earthly... Read more
Pope’s February prayer intentions call for end to human trafficking, increased social involvement for lay Catholics
The Vatican today announced Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer and mission intentions for the month of February. They include justice for,... Read more
Shrine of Aparecida in Brazil preparing for 2007 CELAM conference
Archbishop Raymundo Damasceno Assis of Aparecida, Brazil, said this week the Shrine of Aparecida is beginning preparations to host the... Read more
Chilean senator says homosexual unions and abortion part of new government’s agenda
A Socialist party senator in Chile said this week the country’s newly elected government led by President Michelle Bachelet plans... Read more
Cardinal says Pope could visit US in 2007
Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore said last week Pope Benedict XVI is interested in visiting the United States in 2007,... Read more
Church in Costa Rica extends pre-marital preparation to help prevent failed marriages
In response to an increase in failed marriages in Costa Rica, the Church in that country has decided to extend... Read more
Saint Pius X Fraternity seeks to regularize its canonical status and outlines detailed plan
The Saint Pius X Fraternity and its superior general Bishop Fellay , are seeking the regularize their situation with the... Read more
Bishops’ President Skylstad vows concern over Budget Reconciliation Bill in a Letter to Congress.
The President of the US Bishops Conference, Bishop William S. Skylstad called on the House to reject the recently proposed... Read more
Is Georgetown University Still Catholic? Will ask on Thursday president of Cardinal Newman Society
This Thursday, the Lecture Fund at Georgetown University will welcome Patrick Reilly, president of the Cardinal Newman Society, to campus... Read more
Roman Catholic Bishops Bill Deals With Child Sexual Abuse
In this week’s Denver Catholic Register (February 1), Colorado’s bishops urge Catholics across the state to demand an end to... Read more
Catholic League says New Hampshire bill targeting confessional should not pass
The Catholic League is urging New Hampshire state legislators to reject a bill that would remove the priest-penitent privilege that... Read more
Four churches, Vatican mission office targeted in Iraq
A series of car bomb explosions Sunday near four Christian churches and the Vatican mission office killed three people and... Read more
Australian churches protest bill that would ease access to abortion drug
Christians across Australia held a National Day of Action Against RU486 on Sunday, protesting a bill that would loosen controls... Read more
Washington Episcopal diocese okays blessings of same-sex unions
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington voted to approve same-sex blessing ceremonies at its annual convention at the Washington National Cathedral... Read more
