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Cardinal Lopez Rodriguez calls on young people to cultivate loyalty, respect and purity of spirit
During a Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Santo Domingo on National Youth Day, the archbishop of Santo Domingo, Cardinal... Read more
Correction
In yesterday’s story titled “Canada introduces same-sex marriage legislation” CNA made an error in attribution. The statement that “equality rights... Read more
Spanish newspaper reports on widower vocations as encouraging sign for the Church
The Spanish daily El Mundo recently published an interesting collection of testimonies of uncommon religious vocations: widows and widowers, with... Read more
Cardinal Rubiano calls Colombians to common sense on issues of abortion and homosexual unions
Presiding at the opening of the General Assembly of the Bishops Conference of Colombia, Cardinal Pedro Rubiano Saenz, Archbishop of... Read more
Archbishop of Oviedo decries claim secularism is sole voice of reason
The Archbishop of Oviedo, Carlos Osoro, commenting this week on the recent message of Pope John Paul II to the... Read more
Pope’s condition improves overnight but will remain in hospital
This morning Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls released a statement saying that the condition of John Paul II,... Read more
Vatican source warns against so-called "expert" speculations on Pope's health
This morning, a Vatican source contacted by CNA warned about confusion that so-called "experts" consulted by the secular media can... Read more
High School Student Speaks out on abortion debate
Michelle Bauman, a 15-year-old sophomore at Bishop Machebeuf High School in Denver recently added her voice to those surrounding a... Read more
Catholic leaders of Archdiocese of Denver to receive Papal Honors
According to the Archdiocese of Denver, Pope John Paul II has recently named six area couples and five individuals as... Read more
Canada introduces same-sex marriage legislation
Prime Minister Paul Martin’s Liberal government introduced same-sex marriage legislation in the House of Commons yesterday. If passed, as expected,... Read more
Dioceses celebrate ‘beauty of Catholic education’
Catholic schools across the country are celebrating excellence in education this week and promoting the benefits of combined academic and... Read more
Harrisburg bishop’s alma mater raises funds since ordination
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Harrisburg returned to his alma mater yesterday to mark Catholic Schools Week and to unveil a... Read more
La Quinta Inns orders abortionist to stop using hotel as hospital
La Quinta Inns has ordered late-term abortionist George Tiller to stop using its hotels to provide ongoing medical care to... Read more
Roman Rota judge says homosexual unions cannot be considered marriages
The Dean of the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota, Polish Cardinal Antoni Stankiewicz, expressed his rejection of homosexual unions... Read more
Cardinal Rivera reiterates that complete happiness is found in Heaven
The archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said this week Christians are called to look for complete happiness,... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Rodriguez calls on Dominicans to unite in prayer for nation
The archbishop of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, issued a call to the more than... Read more
Pope thanks faithful for their “fervent prayers”
Today while presiding at a Mass for the annual Day for Consecrated Life, Archbishop Franc Rode, prefect for the Congregation... Read more
Italian Health Minister optimistic about Pope's recovery
Pope John Paul's health is improving and doctors are optimistic about his recovery, Girolamo Sirchia, Italy's health minister said this... Read more
Report alleges Saudis spread hate through U.S. mosques
A Washington-based human rights group alleges that the Saudi Arabian government is disseminating propaganda through American mosques that teaches hatred... Read more
NY Bishop pulls sponsorship of Sen. Clinton event
Bishop Edward Kmiec of Buffalo pulled his support of a public speech U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton gave at the Jesuit-run... Read more
