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Bishop calls for solidarity with victims of tropical storm in Mexico
Bishop Leopoldo Gonzalez of Tapachula, Mexico, is encouraging Mexicans to reach out to those affected by tropical storm Stan, which... Read more
Number of teen pregnancies on the rise in Spain
A report issued by health officials in Valencia, Spain, indicates that in the last four years, the number of teen... Read more
Catholic pharmacists in Spain refuse to sell condoms
A group of pharmacists in Malaga, Spain, many of whom belong to the Spanish Association of Catholic Pharmacists, has refused... Read more
Catholic music finds home at popular website
Catholic Music Network (CMN), www.catholicmusicnetwork.com, is celebrating its fifth year as the premier online source for music by today’s top... Read more
Pope Benedict unites himself to moving Eucharistic Adoration
Members of the Roman Curie and hundreds of faithful of the Roman Diocese were present as well in the emotive... Read more
John Paul made Pope world representative of Christianity, Benedict tells Polish TV
Speaking in the first television interview of his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI praised his successor, John Paul II, saying that... Read more
Rosary, evangelization, became symbols of John Paul II’s pontificate, says Pope Benedict
On the day that would have been his 27th anniversary of being elected Pope, Benedict XVI honored the memory of... Read more
Pope Benedict to children: gift of Eucharist is worth more than all the rest of life
Touching on key catechetical points like the true nature of the Eucharist and the need for frequent confession, Pope Benedict... Read more
Poverty must be fought without cease, says Pope
After praying the weekly Angelus prayer yesterday, at which he recalled the memory and papal anniversary of his successor John... Read more
Celibacy not the problem, say bishops, lifelong commitment is
On Friday, prelates in Rome for the Synod of Bishops continued to meet in working groups arranged by spoken language.... Read more
Bishop’s Synod continues focus on liturgy, proper access to the Eucharist
As 233 Synod Bishops, currently gathered in Rome, continued to meet in smaller working groups Friday, issues of liturgy and... Read more
Catholic Charities opposes cuts to social services to favor hurricane recovery
Catholic Charities USA is strongly urging members of Congress not to cut crucial social service and anti-poverty programs in order... Read more
Vatican to UN: still much to do for advancement of women
Despite some positive advancement in the condition of women, they remain vulnerable to poverty and violence, and much still needs... Read more
Laws must ensure broadcasters serve public interest, says US bishop
Broadcasters should be accountable to the public and allow local and religious programming in exchange for their free use of... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing
In a remarkable gesture toward cooperation and improved relations, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries invited Cardinal... Read more
Holy See reaffirms desire for dialogue with Muslims
As the Muslim holy period of Ramada came to close, the President of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, Archbishop... Read more
Congress on laity calls for building up of common good in Argentina
Participants in the Congress on Laity 2005-2010, which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, announced their commitment to launch a... Read more
Mexican bishops to launch news agency to combat media bias
The Mexican daily La Jornada reported this week that the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico will soon launch a news agency... Read more
Philippines using UN funds to promote Natural Family Planning
The Fides news agency is reporting that the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, has announced to the UN General... Read more
Immigrants also include priests and religious, says Archbishop, must be offered dignity and sense of belonging
Speaking to the General Synod of Bishops in Rome, who reached the midpoint of their meetings yesterday, Archbishop Felix Alaba... Read more
