The Cross teaches Christians to renounce pride and choose love, Benedict XVI says

VATICAN CITY, October 29 (CNA) - In the presence of thousands of people at St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI continued his weekly teachings on St. Paul, speaking about the central place of the Cross of Jesus Christ in Paul's preaching.

US Bishops narrow anti-abortion approach hurts the cause

Another presidential election cycle is nearly ended, and
once again the Catholic bishops in the United States have sadly distinguished a clear stand on the anti-abortion issue.

Catholic Group Slams Costly Rome Mass for Pope's Brother

Plans for a costly mass in Rome to celebrate the birthday of Pope Benedict's elder brother have been criticized by a Catholic lay group in Germany

Pope ends synod, announces Africa trip

Pope Benedict ended a synod of Roman Catholic bishops on Sunday announcing his first trip to Africa

Nun Meena Lalita Barwa tells of brutal rape by Hindu mob in India

A Roman Catholic nun who says that she was raped and paraded half-naked through the streets by a Hindu mob in eastern India emerged from hiding yesterday ...

Prayer prepares the way for the Gospel, Pope Benedict says

VATICAN CITY, October 19 (CNA) - Following Mass in the square in front of the Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Rosary in Pompeii, Italy, Pope Benedict XVI greeted the 30,000 faithful present and invited them to pray for two special intentions: the synod of bishops and World Mission Day

Fr. Lombardi calls for groups to stop meddling in canonization process of Pius XII

VATICAN CITY, October 20 (CNA) - The Director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Father Federico Lombardi S.J., confirmed on Sunday that Pope Benedict XVI is considering signing the decree of heroic virtues for Pope Pius XII, and asked that no one try to exert pressure "one way or the other."

When there is no cure, relieve suffering by honoring dignity, says Holy Father

VATICAN CITY, October 20 (CNA) - At the national congress of the Italian Surgical Society on Monday, the Holy Father reminded participants that the dignity of all patients must always be upheld so they will never feel abandoned.

Director of Italian newspaper joins in defense of Pope Pius XII

The director of the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Paolo Mieli, said last week Pope Pius XII was a Pontiff “in line with the history of the Catholic Church of the 20th century,” who during the Nazi persecution did not doubt in extending a hand to the Jews hiding in churches, convents, seminaries, and therefore the black legend surrounding him does not have any historic basis.

Obama slightly leads among Catholic voters, Zogby poll reports

A new Zogby poll claims that the presidential race between Republican Sen. John McCain and Democrat Sen. Barack Obama is again narrowing, with Monday results showing Obama leading McCain 47.9 percent to 43.6 percent. Obama enjoys a slightly greater lead among Catholics.

Palin blasts Obama for opposing legal protections for infant abortion survivors

Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin, in a speech at a Saturday rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has attacked what she called Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama’s “extreme and troubling” stand on abortion.

Bishops of persecuted Christians speak on faithfulness to the Word of God

Tuesday morning’s meeting of the synod of bishops on the Bible saw Cardinal Emmanuel Delly of Baghdad, Iraq and Bishop Joseph Nguyen Chi Lihn of Thanh Hoa, Vietnam speak about how their flocks remain faithful to the Word of God amidst persecution.

Bishops suggest ways to bring Word of God to the modern world

VATICAN CITY, October 13 - At Monday morning’s assembly of bishops on the Word of God, Cardinal George Pell and Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko both spoke about ways to reach the modern world with the Scriptures.

Catholic Church celebrates Alphonsa’s canonisation

Sr. Alphonsa was raised to the realm of saints by the Vatican on Sunday. Church bells peeled across the national capital and special prayers were held her.

'Obama Catholic' defends Douglas Kmiec renewamerica.us -

I believe that you as a single issue pro-life Catholic are being used by the powerful and wealthy of this country to support their true agenda-

Wuerl in Rome for Washington Times -

As the world's economy teeters on a precipice, 253 Catholic bishops are in Rome discussing one thing they consider rock solid in uncertain times: the Bible.

Bishops' synod will pave the way for Biblical studies, says Benedict XVI

VATICAN CITY, October 5 (CNA) - After celebrating the opening Mass for the 12th general assembly of the Synod of Bishops at the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls, Pope Benedict XVI made the synod the focus of his words before the recitation of the Angelus.

Opus Dei to produce Italian cartoon and mini-series on St. Josemaria Escriva

ROME, October 2 (CNA) - As the eightieth anniversary of its October 2, 1928 founding approaches, Opus Dei is producing an Italian TV cartoon and mini-series on the life of its founder St. Josemaria Escriva.

Real faith does not impose itself, Pope Benedict teaches

VATICAN CITY, October 2 (CNA) - Bishops and other clergy from Kazakhstan and Central Asia, a region with few Catholics, met with Pope Benedict this morning at the Vatican. The Holy Father encouraged the prelates to "keep the flame of faith alive among the Christian people" and spoke about the dangers of religious fundamentalism.