Latest Catholic News
Brazilian bishops question validity of “referendums” on origin of life
Auxiliary Bishop Odilo Pedro Scherer of Sao Paulo and Secretary General of National Conference of Bishops of Brazil warned this... Read more
Honduran Cardinal calls for more help for migrant workers in the US
Immigrants and migrant workers deserve help, compassion and solidarity, not recrimination, said Honduran Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga. Read more
Pope pledges continued dialogue with Jewish community, leaders praise Pontiff
During his first audience with Jewish leaders, Pope Benedict XVI assured on Thursday that the Catholic Church remained fully committed... Read more
Pro-family groups pleased Justice Brown confirmed as federal judge
A pro-family group is pleased that Justice Janice Rogers Brown has become the newest judge on the D.C. Court of... Read more
Archbishop Chaput makes plea for equal rights for Christians in the West
Europe and the West must “fight discrimination and intolerance against Christians and members of other religious communities,” Archbishop Charles Chaput... Read more
Archbishop Edward McCarthy dies at 87
The former Archbishop of Miami, Edward McCarthy, died June 7 at the age of 87. During his 18 years as... Read more
DNC chairman offends Christians, says Catholic League
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee has done an about-face, says the Catholic League. When Howard Dean accepted the... Read more
Christian doctors to explore healthcare, bioethics at national meeting
America's largest faith-based doctor organization, the Christian Medical & Dental Associations, are meeting in Denver today to discuss the future... Read more
Spanish Archbishop calls for measures to combat anti-Christian prejudices
Archbishop Antonio Cañizares Llovera of Toledo and Vice President of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference is calling for the adoption of... Read more
Russian health officials debunk “safe-sex” myth and promote abstinence in Moscow
In an about-face, health officials in Moscow have acknowledged that “safe-sex does not exist” and are opting for abstinence-based education... Read more
Archbishop calls on Cuban families to teach children true vision of the family
The Cubanet news agency reported this week that during the celebration of Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
President of Ecuadorian bishops slams statement by renegade Spanish priests
In a strongly worded message, Bishop Nestor Herrera Heredia of Machala and President of the Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador, rejected... Read more
Pope Benedict to meet top Jewish delegation on Thursday
Pope Benedict XVI will receive on Thursday a group of 25 Jews representing the world's major Jewish organizations, according to... Read more
Denver Archbishop says historic inaccuracies not helpful in Jewish-Catholic relations
Both Jews and Christians must have a clear understanding of history in order to advance in their relationship and ensure... Read more
Lawsuit filed after school forbids boy from reading Bible at recess
A Tennessee elementary school is being sued for barring a 10-year-old boy from reading his Bible during recess, reported AgapePress. Read more
Best-selling authors, baseball manager share faith on TV
Two best-selling American authors and the manager of Major League Baseball’s Florida Marlins will share about their Catholic faith in... Read more
Ecuadorians support Archbishop in clash with renegade priests
Dozens of residents in the Quito neighborhood known as “Struggle of the Poor” marched through the streets carrying signs in... Read more
Drug trafficking is an educational problem, says Mexican cardinal
During his homily on Sunday at the archdiocesan cathedral, the Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, said drug trafficking... Read more
Church in Bolivia will continue to search for solution in wake of presidential resignation
In the wake of Bolivian president Carlos Mesa’s decision to step down, Bishop Jesus Juarez of El Alto and Vice... Read more
Archbishop of Montevideo: Christians must condemn torture
The biweekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Montevideo, Entre Todos, published a stinging criticism of statements by retired General Ivan... Read more
