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Catholic Charities gives $36M for hurricane assistance
The Catholic response to the people who survived Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the southern United States continue. To date,... Read more
Devotion to Mary growing among Protestants in England
Devotion to Mary is growing among Anglicans, Fr. Noel Wynn told the New York Times. Fr. Wynn is the director... Read more
Two states decide on issue of same-sex marriage and gay rights
A majority of voters approved writing a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in Texas Tuesday Read more
Reconciliation bill does not address needs of children, say bishops
As the House of Representatives takes up its budget reconciliation bill, the chairmen of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
Salvadoran archbishop calls for “world action” to protect AIDS victims
Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle of San Salvador, El Salvador, warned this week of the need for “world action to protect”... Read more
Look to Mary for guidance, Madrid cardinal tells families
During a Mass honoring Our Lady of Almudena, the patroness of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela emphasized the importance... Read more
Argentine bishops call for public debate on family and education laws
The Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, which is gathered this week in general assembly, has published a statement calling for public... Read more
Caritas pledges to continue work in North Korea
Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service agencies, has pledged to continue its relief and... Read more
U.S. releases list of countries that deny religious freedom
China and Vietnam have been renamed to the U.S. government’s list of countries designated as Countries of Particular Concern due... Read more
Bishop wrong in claiming Catholics are turning to Anglican Church, says Catholic League
Catholic League president Bill Donohue said the assessment made by Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson of New Hampshire this past weekend—that... Read more
Faith is rational act, not a feeling, priest tells Peruvian youth
Renowned astrophysicist and long-time collaborator of the Vatican Observatory, Jesuit Father Manuel Carreira, told a group of Peruvian young people... Read more
Analysts up prediction of attendees at November 12 march in Spain to 2 million
Organizers of a November 12 march in protest of a new government policy on education are now saying they expect... Read more
Cardinal Tomko: only a committed laity will renew Spanish society
During a visit to Spain this week, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, president of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses, said... Read more
Archbishop Lajolo calls recent trip to Russia positive
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, said this week his recent visit to Russia to meet... Read more
Through creation, mankind can ascend to the greatness of God, to His loving mercy, says Pope
During his weekly audience, given today before thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of... Read more
Many Protestants discovering devotion to Mary
They’re praying the rosary, holding Bible studies which look at Mary as a model of Christian holiness, and wearing trendy... Read more
Evolution debate heats up nationwide, Kansas passes vote allowing mention of Intelligent Design in schools
Yesterday, the Kansas Board of Education passed a long-awaited vote which would allow Intelligent Design--the theory that the universe is... Read more
Catholic university launches center for faith in public life
Given the growing religious voice in public affairs and an anonymous $2-million donation, Fairfield University launched Monday its Center for... Read more
Bishop lauds reorganization of parishes
Bishop Richard Malone of Maine is pleased with the decision of his diocese to cluster parishes and involve more lay... Read more
Vatican exhibition 'a moment of grace'
A Vatican exhibit, featuring more than 300 artifacts and art objects on the history of the popes, from St. Peter... Read more
