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Denver in full compliance, commended by national review officers
The Archdiocese of Denver announced today that audit-investigators found the archdiocese not only to be in full compliance with the Charter for... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese to implement audit recommendations "immediately"
In a recently released pastoral letter, Cardinal Justin Rigali said the Archdiocese of Philadelphia “immediately initiated steps to fulfill the... Read more
'Catholic Almanac' turns 100
The Catholic Almanac is marking its 100th anniversary this year with the publication of its 2004 edition. Read more
Chilean diocese saddened by brutal murder of two women during Mass
The Bishop of Valparaíso expressed his grief and condolences to the families of two women who were killed last Friday... Read more
Moving Christmas message by Catholic Cuban dissident made public
The national coordinator of the Varela Project and president of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Payá, published a message to... Read more
Pope reflects upon wonder of Incarnation
Before praying the Angelus Sunday morning before thousands of pilgrims gathered at St. Peter's Square, John Paul II recalled that... Read more
First report on Church abuse to be released tomorrow
The first of two reports on the state of sexual abuse in the U.S. Church will be released in Washington... Read more
Cardinal Sodano to celebrate Mass for slain Nuncio
On January 8 at 5 p.m. –Rome time- at the altar of the Cathedra in the Vatican Basilica, Cardinal Angelo... Read more
Pope sends condolences for victims of Egyptian plane crash
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, sent a telegram in the Holy Father's name to Archbishop Fortunato Baldelli, Apostolic Nuncio... Read more
Mexican Cardinal says only a conversion of the heart can bring about social change
During a Mass celebrated in the Archdiocesan Cathedral, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, Archbishop of Mexico City, said social change in the... Read more
Catholic leaders meet with FARC to secure release of hostages
Two delegations of the Catholic Church met with a representative of the Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) to negotiate... Read more
Ringing of a thousand bells marks opening of Jubilee Year in honor of the Apostle James
Church bells throughout Galicia in northwestern Spain rang out in honor of opening of the Jubilee Year in honor St.... Read more
Christian dissidents in Cuba hopeful 2004 will be a year of peaceful change
Christian dissidents in Cuba are hoping the New Year will bring peaceful change and that urgent reforms the country needs... Read more
‘Catholic plan’ to administer Jerusalem revealed
According to classified Irish government documents, four Catholic countries made repeated proposals to place Jerusalem under Roman Catholic control in... Read more
Migration is a human right, the Pope says
In a letter for the 90th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated in 2004, Pope John... Read more
Rome Clarifies: OK to kneel after communion
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement indicating that it is acceptable to kneel after receiving Communion.... Read more
Judge orders Palm Beach to decide on Nativity scene before noon on Christmas Eve
A Federal Judge in Florida has ruled that the town of Palm Beach has until noon on Christmas Eve to... Read more
Canadian PM pledges to protect religious freedom
Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pledged to protect the freedom of religious groups, and even use the notwithstanding clause if... Read more
Cuban Cardinal: imprisoned shall not be forgotten this Christmas
In his Christmas message read in parishes yesterday, Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana, Cuba, exhorted Cuban families to cultivate... Read more
“Pops” celebrates 15 years of ministry to street kids
On Dec. 8, 1988, Fr. Emmett Johns and a few volunteers parked a second-hand van in the middle of downtown... Read more
