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Priesthood, more than a career: Pope
In order to create a true community of disciples of the Lord, priests and bishops must prepare lay people with... Read more
Pope thanks Knights of Columbus for “unfailing support”
In a general audience today, Pope John Paul II urged the Knights of Columbus to “continue to seek new ways... Read more
Relics Of Mother Teresa To Be Displayed In Rome
The Postulator of the cause of beatification and canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta has announced the relics of Mother... Read more
Spaniards Send Emails In Support Of Nobel Peace Prize For John Paul II
Just two days before the announcement of this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Spanish website HazteOir.org has... Read more
Mothers of Political Prisoners Appeal For Prayers in Havana Parishes
The Leonor Pérez Committee of Mothers for the Release of Political Prisoners, a group of women that visit Catholic parishes... Read more
Boston archbishop jumps into hot social debates
Just weeks after reaching an $85-million settlement with the alleged victims of Boston’s clergy sex-abuse scandal, Archbishop Sean P. O’Malley,... Read more
New bishop expects lay people to continue their vital role in the Church
The new bishop of the Diocese of Toledo said he expects lay people to continue to have a vital role... Read more
Local Indian churches plan weeklong celebrations
Mother Teresa’s beatification Mission Sunday, Oct. 19, will spark a week of celebrations in the Diocese of Pune, where she... Read more
Brazilians celebrate National Day of Life
Due to an initiative by the Bishops Conference of Brazil (CNBB), the country will celebrate National Day of Life this... Read more
Anglican bishop in Ecuador under investigation for arms trafficking with FARC
According to the Nuevo Herald de Miami, law enforcement officials in Quito and intelligence officers in Columbia have confirmed that... Read more
Prisoners in Argentina offer prayers for John Paul II
Prison inmates of the Florencio Valera Penitentiary prayed one thousand Hail Marys today for the intentions of John Paul II,... Read more
Evening prayer reminds Christians of Paschal mystery: Pope
The evening vespers are an important tradition and prayer that allow Christians a moment in the day to give thanks,... Read more
Stories of conversion to Catholicism to be featured at Conference in Spain
Conversion stories of prominent Catholic converts will be the theme of the VIII Path to Rome conference, which is sponsored... Read more
Cardinal Rivera says “Tabloid Journalism” should be avoided when reporting on Pope’s Health
Cardinal Norberto Rivera, Archbishop of Mexico City, cautioned the faithful against believing reports in tabloid publications on John Paul II’s... Read more
Bishops of Venezuela protest raid of Parish
The Bishops Conference of Venezuela issued an strong statement Monday condemning the raid by local police forces of the parish... Read more
Santa Fe Church celebrated 150 years
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s 150th-anniversary celebrations Oct. 5 were marked by a spirit of prayer and a rich display... Read more
Church counts on families, Cardinal-designate Rigali tells faithful at farewell mass
Archbishop and cardinal-designate Justin Rigali arrived in Philadelphia today in anticipation of his installation as the new spiritual leader of... Read more
In historic trip to Marian Shrine, Pope calls to pray Rosary, change the world
With the ancient city of Pompeii as the backdrop, Pope John Paul II reminded all Christians today of the necessity... Read more
