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Pope commends Latin American Bishop’s Council, calls them to strengthen families, vocations
Today, the Vatican released a letter from Pope Benedict XVI, commending the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM), which celebrates its... Read more
Files show diocese masked sexual abuse by shuffling priests
Diocesan personnel files of 15 priests and teachers indicate that officials of the Diocese of Orange in Southern California moved... Read more
Faithful urged to pray against judicial activism
A Christian coalition is urging America’s church leaders and members to pray for an end to judicial activism and for... Read more
Investigation shows Vatican Radio emissions within acceptable limits
Following charges of violating Italian environmental laws, including jail sentences for two Vatican Radio officials, a new study has shown... Read more
‘With peace and reconciliation,’ says Pope, Macedonia could become an example to Balkans
Earlier today, Pope Benedict greeted Bartolomej Kajtazi, the Holy See’s new ambassador from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and... Read more
Cardinal urges Congress to reject bill supporting embryonic stem-cell research
Cardinal William H. Keeler has urged Congress to reject a bill, which would allow the use of federal funds to... Read more
Vatican seminar to explore Liturgy and pursuit of peace
A seminar begins today in the Vatican, which will explore cultural and pastoral factors which link liturgical life more closely... Read more
Princeton finally grants official recognition to Christian student group
Princeton University has granted official recognition to an evangelical Christian student group after two months of debate. Read more
Congressional doctors ‘debunk’ stem cell myths
This morning at the nation’s capital, four physician members of congress will give a presentation on medical strides being made... Read more
Transcendent God reaches out to us in our humility, says Pope Benedict on the birthday of John Paul II
Remembering the late John Paul II on what would have been his 85th birthday, Pope Benedict XVI today, greeted nearly... Read more
Pope Benedict praises renaming of Italian peak for John Paul II
At the conclusion of today’s General Audience, Pope Benedict spiritually joined a ceremony, taking place simultaneously in Italy’s Gran Sasso... Read more
Terri Schiavo’s parents attend Papal audience, thank Vatican for support
Among the pilgrims present for Pope Benedict XVI’s Wednesday audience this morning were Bob and Mary Schindler—parents of Terri Schiavo,... Read more
Compendium of Catechism to be ready for publication in time for WYD 2005
The long-awaited Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be ready in time for World Youth Day 2005,... Read more
Parents of Terri Schiavo thank Holy See for defending her life
The parents of Terri Schiavo, Bob and Mary Schindler, thanked the Holy See for its support in the fight to... Read more
EWTN news director receives honorary doctorate
EWTN's news director, Raymond Arroyo, was awarded an honorary doctorate of communications from Franciscan University of Steubenville May 14. Read more
Orlando bishop says U.S. immigration policy outdated, unjust
The United States need a new immigration policy that will protect and address the need of immigrant and U.S-born workers,... Read more
Pro-family group reflects one year after Massachusetts allows same-sex marriage
One year after a Massachusetts court allowed same-sex marriages, Concerned Women for America (CWA) says it has done nothing less... Read more
Pro-abortion speaker cancels appearance amid concerns about protest
U.S. Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-New Hartford) withdrew as the commencement speaker at this Saturday's St. Elizabeth College of Nursing ceremony... Read more
Catholic Charities tsunami relief hits $150 million
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced last week that Catholic Relief Services has received over $150 million in... Read more
Vatican expert: Catholicism’s destiny intertwined with Latin America
During a conference in Lima at the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Latin America Bishops Conference (CELAM), the... Read more
