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King of Spain 'cooperating with evil' by signing abortion law, says bishop
Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla of Alcala de Henares remarked this week that by signing a bill into law that... Read more
Jewish historian: Pius XII was not 'Hitler’s Pope'
In comments to the newspaper, “Le Point,” Jewish historian Saul Friedländer defended Pius XII against accusations that he was “Hitler's... Read more
Switzerland battles sexual promiscuity by distributing condoms to children
In response to an alarming increase in sexual promiscuity among children ages 10 – 14, the Swiss government has decided... Read more
Parishioners have responsibility for mission of the Church, says Benedict XVI
On Sunday morning, the Holy Father celebrated Mass at St. John of the Cross, a parish located in the northern... Read more
Speakers announced for upcoming Von Hildebrand conference in Rome
On Thursday, the Von Hildebrand Legacy Project announced a list of speakers who will be presenting at its upcoming conference... Read more
Church to honor life of Reformation martyr
On March 10, the universal Church will celebrate the life of Saint John Ogilvie, a former Calvinist who was martyred... Read more
Pope's brother directed Regensburg choir after abuses took place, clarifies bishop
In response to a sexual abuse claim that surfaced this week involving a member of the famed boys’ choir of... Read more
Vatican commission reportedly formed to investigate Medjugorje apparitions
The Italian media is reporting that Pope Benedict XVI authorized an official inquiry into the Marian apparitions at Medjugorje. The... Read more
Last Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales threatened by gay equality laws
Church leaders are defending the last remaining Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales against homosexual equality laws that will... Read more
Italian bishops donate 1 million euros to Chile quake relief efforts
The Italan Bishops' Conference has announced their support, both financially and through prayer, to assist Chile after the devastating earthquake... Read more
New bishops' document assesses society ahead of British elections
On Wednesday the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales released a pre-election document about Catholic Social Teaching intended to help... Read more
Jewish author describes Pius XII as enemy of Nazi regime
Joseph Roth was a famous novelist and Austrian Jewish journalist who produced most of his works in exile due to... Read more
Plans for papal meeting with Maltese youth emerge
More details have come to light on Pope Benedict XVI's trip to the Mediterranean island of Malta this coming April.... Read more
Bishops of Portugal announce initiatives to prepare for Pope's visit
As the date of Pope Benedict XVI's arrival nears, the bishops of Portugal have made a call to the people... Read more
Irish diocese clarifies request for parish donations to pay sex abuse damages
After the Diocese of Ferns received negative feedback for remarks its bishop made earlier about asking parishioners to help with... Read more
Unique pro-life video demonstrates potential of the unborn
What is the potential of an unborn child who is given a chance at life? One Spanish pro-life organization has... Read more
European Court accepts appeal for Italian crucifixes to stay in schools
On March 2, the European Court accepted an appeal from the Italian government which will allow crucifixes to remain in... Read more
Catholic intellectual explains why education must require restrictions
Rocco Buttiglione is a prestigious Catholic intellectual who in 2004 was deprived of a post in the European Union Commission... Read more
Bishops of Spain: Abolish new abortion law as soon as possible
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martinez Camino, is calling for the country's... Read more
Priestly celibacy is not the cause of sexual abuse, reaffirm German bishops
At the conclusion of their plenary assembly, the Bishops’ Conference of Germany issued a statement regarding the “cases of sexual... Read more
