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Hildebrand conference examining love sees continued momentum after second day
Friday marked the second day of a conference on Dietrich von Hildebrand's philosophy of love at Rome's Pontifical University of... Read more
Madrid cardinal calls on priests to be 'ministers of authentic joy'
The Archbishop of Madrid and president of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, praised the “great... Read more
Spanish bishop urges Catholics to remain courageous in defending life and the family
Bishop Atilano Rodriguez of Ciudad Real in Spain urged Catholics this week not to shy away from their responsibilities in... Read more
'Lost' ends with Catholic twist
Spanish daily, La Razon, published an analysis following the finale of the television series, “Lost,” which told the story of... Read more
Official song chosen for World Youth Day 2011
The official song for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid was recently selected. The song, composed by Father Enrique Castro,... Read more
Johnny Cash remembered for his faith-based music
Johnny Cash was remembered for how his music “sang the faith” in an article published on Sunday in the Italian... Read more
Cardinal shares previously unpublished details about beatification of Fatima chlidren
In an interview with L’Osservatore Romano, the prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Portuguese Cardinal... Read more
Law professors from 11 countries urge repeal of ban on crucifixes
Thirty-seven law professors from countries around the globe have written to the European Court of Human Rights, urging them to... Read more
Portuguese bishops to follow Pope's suggestions for evangelization
The bishops of Portugal released a message last week emphasizing the value of the Holy Father's words to the Portuguese... Read more
Cardinal saddened by those who 'wish to tarnish' the Catholic priesthood
The president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Cardinal Julian Herranz, expressed sadness this week over those who... Read more
Religion department created at Hamburg University with Vatican approval
An agreement has been reached between the Vatican and the German city of Hamburg on the creation of a formation... Read more
Martyred monks film nabs second prize at Cannes festival
At the end the prestigious 12-day Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, a film on a group of French monks who... Read more
Priests and laity both responsible for evangelization, asserts Spanish bishop
On the Feast of Pentecost yesterday, a Spanish bishop discussed the “complementarity” of the relationship between priests and the laity and... Read more
Catholic historian examines civil jurisdiction over clerical sex abuse
The Catholic French historian Alain Besançon offered his perspective on whether or not sexually abusive priests should be subject to... Read more
Cardinal Poletto says Shroud exposition yielded enormous spiritual fruit
The first exposition of the Shroud of Turin in the new millennium has officially come to a close after a... Read more
Bishops in England and Wales condemn abortion ads on TV
The Catholic Bishops' Conference in England and Wales has condemned TV ads promoting abortion services that recently aired throughout the... Read more
Church to celebrate feast of French Revolution saint
On Sunday, May 23, the universal Church will celebrate the feast day of St. Jane Antide Thouret, a Sister of... Read more
Opposition to Education for the Citizenry indoctrination increasing in Catalonia
The organization Professionals for Ethics in Spain has sent 23 new requests to the Catalonia regional government from students who... Read more
Belgian bishops apologize for treatment of abuse cases, vow changes
The Bishops of Belgium have apologized for aggression against victims of sexual abuse and for the inadequate support they received.... Read more
MTV Italy program on teen pregnancy 'well done,' says Catholic doctor
Neonatal doctor Carlo Bellieni writes in Thursday's edition of L'Osservatore Romano that he is "pleasantly surprised" by a show broadcast... Read more
