Former SSPX community granted formal status in Catholic Church

Aberdeen, Scotland, Aug 24, 2012 / 01:30 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A traditionalist religious order that used to be part of the breakaway Society of St. Pius X has received formal recognition as a diocesan institute within the Catholic Church.

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Argentinean bishops call for civil code changes to protect the family

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 24, 2012 / 12:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Bishops' Conference of Argentina has called on congress to modify a proposed revision of the country's civil code to prevent harm to the family and protect the life of the u…

Knights of Columbus head to speak on Latino Catholic voting

Miami, Fla., Aug 24, 2012 / 11:04 am (CNA).- Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, will address a national Catholic Latino group at a Miami church this evening on how Hispanic Catholics can transform American politics for the better…