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Vatican to tackle growing problem of trafficking, sex trade
The Vatican will host its first international meeting to discuss the growing worldwide problem of the sex trade, namely human... Read more
International bishops show support, solidarity for pro-family march in Spain
Bishops’ conferences around the world have voiced their support for the national pro-family demonstration scheduled to take place June 18... Read more
Kiev patriarch says Orthodox Church and Vatican should work together
The Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches much in common and should cooperate more in teaching about the importance of the... Read more
Terminally ill patient thankful for cell phone call from Pope
A nun identified as Sister Maria Cristina became the first person to have a cell phone conversation with a Pope. ... Read more
Cardinal Poupard calls for a faith-based response to culture issues of the day
The President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Cardinal Paul Poupard, exhorted participants of the II Meeting of Directors of... Read more
Mexican bishops condemn drug-related violence affecting the country
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico is denouncing the wave of drug trafficking violence that has spread across the northeastern region... Read more
Benedict XVI asks for worldwide solidarity to alleviate human suffering
Pope Benedict XVI renewed the Church’s call for a worldwide solidarity as a challenge to alleviate the suffering of its... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: Church’s commitment to Christian unity is irreversible
Pope Benedict XVI received in audience today the secretary general of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Samuel Kobia,... Read more
Autopsy reveals Terri Schiavo's brain was atrophied, dehydration caused death
A much-anticipated autopsy report confirmed yesterday that Terri Schiavo died of dehydration. Medical examiners said they were surprised by the... Read more
Hwang and Catholic cleric fail to agree on ethics of stem-cell research
South Korea’s most celebrated scientist, Hwang Woo-suk, met with the nation’s top Catholic cleric Wednesday to discuss the ethics of... Read more
Canadian teens protest as abortion pioneer gets honorary degree
As many as 200,000 Catholic high school students in Ontario observed a minute of silence this morning to protest the... Read more
Catholic Charities says budget must protect most vulnerable
As budget negotiations continue in Congress, Catholic Charities USA is urging House and Senate appropriators to adopt 12 priorities that... Read more
Retired bishop of Altoona-Johnstown dies
A retired bishop of Altoona-Johnstown died Monday at a nursing home in Hollidaysburg. Bishop-emeritus James Hogan was 93. Read more
Bishop exhorts Catholics in Cuba to bear witness to their faith
During his installation Mass as the new ordinary for the Diocese of Matanza in Cuba, Bishop Manuel Hilario de Cespedes... Read more
Organizers of WYD reject offer to house pilgrims on set of popular reality show
World Youth Day organizers have rejected an “offer” by the producers of a German television program called “Big Brother” to... Read more
Bishop tells Spanish Catholics not to fear “psychological torture”
In a letter celebrating the feast of St. Cyriacus and St. Paula, martyrs and patron saints of his diocese, Bishop... Read more
Venezuelan bishop said social decay is fruit of absence of God
Archbishop Mariano Parra Sandoval of Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela, said social decay in the country is the fruit of marginalizing God... Read more
Church's Commitment to protect children and youth remains strong, Cardinal George says
During the Spring meeting of the USCCB being held at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Cardinal Francis George, vice president... Read more
Benedict XVI: God does not disappoint His people’s hope
During today's general audience, held this morning in a rain-soaked St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that God does... Read more
Italian referendum results may signal need to revise abortion law, says minister
Church officials and leaders in Italy have welcomed the results of a failed referendum that could have lifted the country’s... Read more
