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Largest group ordained in St. Paul in years
Archbishop Harry Flynn of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Saturday ordained the largest number of priests in years. Read more
Promote peace, reconciliation and deeper faith, Pope tells Burundi Bishops
On Saturday, Pope Benedict told members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi, in Rome for their "ad limina"... Read more
International apostolate goes on-line
The international lay apostolate, Christian Life Movement (CLM), has announced the launch of a new website, which the group hopes... Read more
Ecuadorian episcopate expresses support for Archbishop in conflict with “activist” priests
The Bishops Conference of Ecuador has released a statement expressing full support for Archbishop Raul Vela of Quito, who is... Read more
Paraguayan lawmakers reject anti-life bill criticized by the Church
By an overwhelming majority, the Paraguayan House of Representatives rejected a controversial bill last Thursday that would have opened the... Read more
Church in Dominican Republic launches national effort against abortion
As the Dominican Republic prepares to debate the possible legalization of abortion through the revision of the penal code, Archbishop... Read more
Pope supports efforts by Italian bishops to defend life and the family
Receiving a group of bishops from the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Pope Benedict XVI voiced his energetic support for the efforts... Read more
Archbishop Foley: Catholic editor should have represented Church teaching
Speaking to a joint meeting of Catholic communicators in Florida this week, Archbishop John Foley, president of the Pontifical Council... Read more
Pope Benedict committed to health care for all, especially the poorest, says Cardinal
On May 18th, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry told 192 members of... Read more
USCCB commends ban on abortions at military hospitals overseas
The House of Representatives rejected a measure to allow elective abortions in military hospitals overseas by a vote of 233... Read more
Pro-abortion group confirms abortions decreased under Bush administration
The claim that abortions have increased under the presidency of George W. Bush is untrue and based on selective research... Read more
Bishop urges opposition to Delaware bill on embryonic stem-cell research
Catholics must voice their opposition to new state legislation that would fund embryonic stem-cell research, which involves the killing of... Read more
Court halts proceedings in abuse lawsuits
Judge R. Stanton Wettick Jr. halted proceedings in nearly three dozen sex-abuse lawsuits, filed against the Diocese of Pittsburgh, until... Read more
San Diego citizens to vote on future of cross landmark
San Diego residents will vote July 26 on whether the Mount Soledad War Memorial and the large cross that is... Read more
Catholics and evangelicals in Paraguay unite in opposition to anti-life, anti-family bill
During an ecumenical service held at the archdiocesan Cathedral in Asuncion, Paraguay, Archbishop Pastor Cuquejo and various evangelical leaders expressed... Read more
Filipino government investigating attempted bribery of archbishop
The Filipino Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into a bribery attempt on a local archbishop, who received a... Read more
Australian grandmother proud her cousin is new Pope
Erika Kopp hasn’t seen her cousin since 1979, when he was the cardinal of Munich. But she’s hoping to see... Read more
US Bishops react to stem cell bills
President George W. Bush has promised to veto a bill, which would allow government funding for embryonic stem-cell research. Bush... Read more
Catholic group calls Showtime’s mockery of Mother Teresa, vicious, monstrous
Shareholders in the media giant, Viacom, will be greeted by many unhappy faces as they enter a meeting at New... Read more
Senate confirms pro-life to Appeals Court, others to follow
On a 56-43 vote, the Senate has confirmed Pricilla Owens, a Texas Sunday school teacher, to a spot on the... Read more
