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Denver Archbishop remembers slain officer, condemns scapegoating illegal immigrants
In a commentary in Denver’s Rocky Mountain News, Archbishop Charles Chaput decried the actions of those who, as he sees... Read more
Anglican Church to let homosexual clergy ‘marry’… but remain celibate
The Church of England has drafted a new proposal that will allow homosexual priests to marry their partners, but they... Read more
Spain diocese supports protests for marriage and the family
The Diocese of Malaga, Spain, has made public its support for a protest scheduled for June 18 in Madrid in... Read more
Mexican cardinal: no superheroes on ballot in ‘06
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, called on the people of Mexico to be realistic regarding the... Read more
Forum on “authentic feminism” to take place in Argentina
The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina will hold an international forum entitled, “Women in the thought of John Paul II:... Read more
Argentine archbishop: “The Church accepts and promotes organ donation”
Marking Argentina’s National Day of Organ Donation, Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo of Santa Fe said the Church accepts and promotes... Read more
Pope changes government at Roman Basilica, boosts dialogue with other Christians
Earlier today, the Vatican made public new norms, written by Pope Benedict on the Feast of the Visitation of Mary,... Read more
Bishop enforces appropriate liturgical practice in diocese
One year after his began in the Diocese of Richmond, Bishop Francis DiLorenzo has already set up a commission to... Read more
Pope says young people ‘must feel loved by the Church’
As he prepares to join young people in Cologne for World Youth Day this summer, Pope Benedict XVI told Italian... Read more
Catholic Press Association votes for “no statement” on Fr. Reese resignation
Members of the Catholic Press Association (CPA), gathered in Florida last week, voted against making a formal statement regarding the... Read more
Benedict XVI to Spanish Bishops: Marriage and family are irreplaceable
In a letter sent to the President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the irreplaceable... Read more
Communion service at Boston church does not replace Mass
Parishioners at St. Jeremiah’s church in the Archdiocese of Boston are trying to determine whether their weekly Communion service meets... Read more
School officials allow high school valedictorian to mention Jesus
Wisconsin school officials reconsidered a previous decision and allowed one high school valedictorian to speak about Jesus in her recent... Read more
Cuban missionaries declare mission work central to evangelization of country
Delegates from all over Cuba met in Havana last week to celebrate the I National Assembly of Missions, an historical... Read more
Salvadoran archbishop exhorts government to defend life
Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle of San Salvador exhorted government officials last week to defend life from the moment of conception,... Read more
Pope Benedict says Christians need Eucharist, Sundays to cope with daily challenges
On his first official apostolic trip outside of Rome, Pope Benedict XVI traveled to Bari yesterday for the closing of... Read more
Pope says working to heal rift with Christians is "fundamental" commitment
During his apostolic trip to Bari yesterday morning to close the 24th Italian Eucharistic Congress, Pope Benedict XVI promised his... Read more
Bumper stickers part of grassroots campaign to protect marriage
Pro-family voters can now voice their belief that marriage is the exclusive union of one man and one woman with... Read more
Man with MS urges Bush to veto embryonic stem-cell bill
A man in an advanced stage of Multiple Sclerosis wrote a letter to President George W. Bush, urging him to... Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago cuts back on staff
For the first time in 14 years, the Archdiocese of Chicago is laying off workers at its diocesan pastoral center... Read more
