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Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Lay Catholics voice gratitude for 'inspired' Pope

Feb 11, 2013

Prominent lay Catholics reacted with surprise and sorrow to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign the papacy, but... Read more

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Orthodox bishop lauds Pope for building good relations

Feb 11, 2013

A leading bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church said that Pope Benedict's papacy has been the occasion of a “positive... Read more

President Barack Obama. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

Politicians react to Pope's retirement with surprise, thanksgiving

Feb 11, 2013

Political leaders in the United States offered their prayers and respect upon learning of Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire... Read more

Young people from the Centro San Lorenzo walk into St. Peter's Square with the World Youth Day Cross to pray a rosary for the Pope.

Youth gather to pray for Pope, recall his loving guidance

Feb 11, 2013

A group of young adults at the Vatican called Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign “humble” and “brave,” adding that... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica during the consistory of cardinals Nov. 24, 2012.

American bishops thank Pope for service, love of Church

Feb 11, 2013

Numerous American bishops voiced their gratitude to Pope Benedict for his nearly 8 years of service as Bishop of Rome,... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Sodano addresses the Consitory of Cardinals Feb. 11, 2013 where Pope Benedict announced his retirement.

'Your pontificate will shine like a star,' head cardinal tells Pope

Feb 11, 2013

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Cardinals, told Pope Benedict XVI that his pontificate will always shine... Read more

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Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement

Feb 11, 2013

After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi speaks about Pope Benedict XVI's resignation Feb. 11, 2013.

Papal resignation is rare historical event

Feb 11, 2013

On Feb. 11, Pope Benedict made it public that he will step down from his role as head of the... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Pope's resignation invokes sadness, gratitude from US bishops

Feb 11, 2013

The U.S. bishops voiced sorrow over the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, as well as appreciation for his eight... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica during the consistory of cardinals Nov. 24, 2012.

Pope Benedict XVI cites waning strength as reason for resignation

Feb 11, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of cardinals Feb. 11 that he no longer has the strength to carry out... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI. CNA File photo.

Pope Benedict XVI announces his retirement

Feb 11, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will resign from his duties as Pope on February 28th, 2013.  Read more

Martin Luther King, Jr.

MLK was Christ-inspired, says head Knight of Peter Claver

Jan 20, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Martin Luther King Day is a time to promote racial harmony in America and honor the slain civil rights leader... Read more

The Long Island Catholic magazine.

Rockville Centre diocese converts newspaper to monthly magazine

Oct 5, 2012

Facing financial challenges, New York’s Diocese of Rockville Centre is converting its weekly newspaper The Long Island Catholic into a... Read more

Father Benedict Groeschel.

Father Groeschel steps down from EWTN show

Sep 4, 2012

Franciscan friar Father Benedict Groeschel has stepped down as host of EWTN’s Sunday Night Prime television show following his apology... Read more

John Gehring of Faith in Public Life.

Leaked e-mail shows media campaign against US bishops

Jun 21, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

A leaked e-mail shows that the Democratic-leaning organization Faith in Public Life is running a behind-the-scenes media effort to undercut... Read more

A screenshot of Leah Libresco's last post on the Patheos atheist portal.

Author of atheist blog announces she will become Catholic

Jun 20, 2012

Blogger Leah Libresco, known for writing about ethics and religion from her perspective as an atheist, announced June 18 that... Read more

Mollie Hemingway of GetReligion.org.

News analyst examines media failures on Catholic issues

Jun 16, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

News media coverage has “ranged from imbalanced to near-fraudulent” in its contrasting reports on the religious freedom rallies and the... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley.

Denver bishop says Catholic grants can't undermine Church teaching

Jun 14, 2012

By CNA Staff

Countering critics who include former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, Bishop James D. Conley of Denver has defended the end of... Read more

Vanderbilt University policy forces Catholic group off campus

Mar 28, 2012

A Catholic student group says it will leave the Vanderbilt University campus at the end of the year over a... Read more

Fr. Matthew Muñoz

My 'granddaddy' John Wayne, actor and Catholic convert

Oct 1, 2011

John Wayne for many was a Hollywood legend who symbolized true masculinity and American values. To Fr. Matthew Muñoz, though,... Read more