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Pope Benedict XVI tells Latin America bishops: Defend family and promote priestly vocations
In message sent to bishops gathered in Lima for the 50th anniversary of the Latin America Bishops Conference, Pope Benedict... Read more
Vatican official: Europe will only be agent of peace if it guards human dignity
Speaking at the third Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the Council of Europe yesterday, Vatican representative Archbishop... Read more
Majority opposes federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research
A majority of Americans, 52 percent, oppose federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research while 36 percent of Americans support it,... Read more
Resignation of America editor should not surprise Catholics, expert says
All of the kafuffle surrounding the resignation of Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ, as editor of America Magazine is unfounded, according... Read more
Vatican seminar to explore paths toward a ‘culture of life’
The Vatican has announced a seminar to be held tomorrow which will address the Social Doctrine of the Church and... Read more
National pro-life leader commends pro-life Democrats
Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, commended Democrats for Life of America’s “95-10” Initiative, which aims to... Read more
Delaware bishop urges rejection of bill that support embryonic stem-cell research
Bishop Michael A. Saltarelli of Wilmington says Delaware legislators should reject Senate Bill 80, which would allow embryonic stem-cell research. Read more
Poor Clare nuns coming to Arizona
Five Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration will establish a new monastery this month on a mountain peak in Black Canyon... Read more
New book could have ‘profound implications’ for pro-life movement
A new book promises to address the important question posed by the pro-life movement’s support for restrictive or “incremental” abortion... Read more
Reactions to Archbishop Levada's appointment highlight pastoral, theological skills
Catholics in San Francisco are thrilled that their archbishop has been named prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of... Read more
John Paul II’s sainthood could take some time, cautions Vatican official
When Pope Benedict XVI announced Friday that he would waive the traditional five-year waiting period before starting the beatification process... Read more
PETA voices unexpected support for Pope Benedict
In the days following the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI, the animal-rights activist group PETA (People... Read more
Journalist confirms JP II “escaped” from Vatican to ski in the Apennines
Italian journalist Renzo Allegri revealed this week that Pope John Paul II “escaped” incognito from the Vatican on occasion to... Read more
Cardinal Rivera: countries need to build bridges not walls
In a reference to the decision of the US government to build a wall on the Mexican border to stop... Read more
WYD registrations on the increase since election of Pope Benedict
The Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, Guzman Carriquiri, announced this week that registration for World Youth Day... Read more
Spain is new Babel without God, says Cardinal Rouco
During the Vigil Mass of Pentecost at the Cathedral of La Almudena, the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco... Read more
French study: abortion puts future babies at risk
According to a new study released by a group of French scientists, having an abortion may nearly double the risk... Read more
President Bush to speak at second national Catholic Prayer Breakfast
President George W. Bush will speak to the second Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast May 20 at the Hilton Washington. Read more
Tardy Pope stresses connection between institution and Spirit during noontime remarks
Yesterday, a 20-minute late Pope Benedict greeted some 40,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the noontime Regina Coeli... Read more
Pope ordains 21 new priests, urges them to always be drawn back to the Eucharist
Yesterday, on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Benedict XVI ordained 21 new priests for the Diocese of Rome and encouraged... Read more
