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The Archdiocese of Baltimore is concluding its participation in a pro-life postcard campaign that asks members of Congress to oppose the Freedom of Choice Act.

Vatican orders study of women religious institutes in United States

WASHINGTON – The Vatican has initiated an apostolic visitation of institutes for women religious in the United States to find out why the numbers of their members have decreased during the past 40 years and to look at the quality of life in the communities.

Catholic colleges’ spirit of service leads graduates to Peace Corps

WASHINGTON – Jesuit-run Georgetown University has created a culture that helps students understand that serving others and being committed to something larger than themselves is important in life, according to one school official.

In bad economy, schools’ Catholic identity seen as draw for students

WASHINGTON – A speaker urged the presidents of Catholic colleges gathered in Washington Jan. 31-Feb.2 to market the Catholic identity of their institutions to compete in a bad economy.

Bishop’s remarks on Holocaust strain US Jewish-Catholic relations

WASHINGTON – Strained Jewish-Catholic relations are being felt beyond the Vatican and Israel as U.S. rabbis express their displeasure with Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to lift the excommunication of a traditionalist bishop who has minimized the severity and extent of the Holocaust.

Jesuits seek deeper understanding of immigration with border project

NOGALES, Mexico – When Leoba Marcos crossed the Sonoran desert earlier this year, she didn’t know what to expect.

Vatican official: Fathers should look to Jesus’ relationship with God

MANILA, Philippines – The president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum expressed concern that weakened masculinity around the world is preventing people from grasping Jesus’ teaching about his Father.

Coalition to focus on immigration reform

Auxiliary Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski will head a new archdiocesan coalition that will promote immigration reform among parishioners and politicians alike.

Galileo deserves honor, gratitude of Catholic Church, says Vatican

VATICAN CITY – Galileo Galilei, who had been condemned by the Catholic Church’s Holy Office, was a genius and a man of faith who deserves the appreciation and gratitude of the church, the Vatican said.

Southern African bishops buy food, medicine for suffering Zimbabweans

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The Catholic bishops of Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland have used diocesan funds to buy food and medicine for Zimbabweans and urged Catholics in their countries to help provide immediate relief to their suffering neighbors.

Pope urges Russia’s Catholic bishops to work with Orthodox

VATICAN CITY – Catholics in Russia must work together with the country’s much larger Orthodox community to defend human life and the family and promote strong moral values, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Bull riding Calvert Hall grad takes stock in faith