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Vatican rules sister’s sexual ethics book is not Catholic
The Vatican has declared that a book on sexual morality written by a controversial American sister runs so contrary to... Read more
Archbishop Sartain stresses dedication to addressing religious sisters' issues
Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle says he is dedicated to addressing concerns regarding the Leadership Conference of Women Religious... Read more
Mary’s life reminds us to trust God’s plan, Pope says
The Virgin Mary’s docility to the will of God should remind everybody that the Lord has a plan for each... Read more
LCWR accuses Vatican investigation of using 'flawed process'
The national board of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious is arguing that the Vatican’s recent assessment of the organization was... Read more
Pope is saddened by 'Vatileaks' case but trusts God
In a rare statement after today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI said that while he is distressed by the “Vatileaks”... Read more
Reasons for dismissal of Vatican Bank boss emerge
The Vatican Bank’s president was dismissed for failing to carry out “basic duties,” giving people inaccurate information about the institution... Read more
Vatican conference to examine 'language of the body' in marriage
This coming September an international colloquium in Vatican City will consider how men and women become "one flesh" in marriage,... Read more
Vatican Bank boss fired over alleged mismanagement
The President of the Vatican Bank, Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, has been fired from his post following a vote of no-confidence... Read more
Police arrest suspect in 'Vatileaks' case
A person suspected of leaking sensitive internal Vatican documents has been arrested and is currently being detained “in a secure... Read more
Vatican publishes guidelines on apparitions, private revelations
The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has published guidelines to help the Church worldwide handle claims of... Read more
Vatican pays tribute to soccer star Didier Drogba
The Vatican’s sports office has paid tribute to Chelsea striker Didier Drogba after the Catholic soccer star gave credit to... Read more
Holy See eyes legal action over continued 'Vatileaks'
The Vatican says it considers the continued leaking of confidential documents, including private correspondence belonging to Pope Benedict XVI, a... Read more
Pope praying for renewal of US women religious
Pope Benedict XVI says he is praying that a renewal of female religious life in the United States will “recapture... Read more
Italian journalist publishes book of Vatican leaks
Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi reveals private Vatican correspondence in a new book containing a collection of letters titled, “Sua Santita... Read more
Vatican laicizes Canadian bishop convicted for child pornography
The Vatican has dismissed from the clerical state a Canadian bishop who pleaded guilty to the possession of child pornography. Read more
Vatican splits negotiations with Pius X Society
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has announced it will hold separate talks with the superior general... Read more
Head of pontifical academy offers apology, affirms pro-life commitment
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life has expressed his full commitment to the “Gospel of Life,” and apologized... Read more
Bishops publish blessing for unborn child
Ahead of Mother’s Day, the U.S. bishops’ conference has published a prayer to bless an unborn child, the child’s pregnant... Read more
Pope advances causes of two possible US saints
Two figures in U.S. Catholic history, a 19th century bishop and a 20th century religious sister, moved closer to possible... Read more
Texas bishops hear call to unity at St. Peter's tomb
Bishops must strengthen their bonds of unity in order to evangelize the world, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said in... Read more
