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‘Groundbreaking’ invention creates life-sized 3D models of unborn children
An art design student in Britain has developed a new method to use ultrasound and MRI scans to create life-sized... Read more
Italian cardinal says true society must originate in the family
The president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, said last week that a culture and society that is... Read more
Test ‘seems to confirm’ bone fragments are St. Paul’s, Pope Benedict says
Speaking at a service to mark the end of the Pauline year, Pope Benedict has announced that scientific tests apparently... Read more
Most Spaniards still marry, but divorce on the rise
The Vice President of the Institute for Family Policy, Mariano Martinez-Aedo, said marriage continues to be the civil state of... Read more
Amnesty International attacks Poland abortion policy
Amnesty International has continued its promotion of abortion with a report on the state of human rights which criticizes Poland... Read more
English and Welsh bishops vigorously reject abortion and condom advertising
The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales expressed its rejection of a norm that would allow the advertising of abortion... Read more
Bishops’ conferences ask G8 summit to protect poor in economic crisis
The leaders of the bishops’ conferences of G8 countries have called on the world leaders gathering at the G8 Summit... Read more
Cardinal Rouco re-consecrates Spain to the Sacred Heart
The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, celebrated Mass this weekend at the Hill of Angels in Getafe,... Read more
Franciscans re-elect Minister General and conclude Chapter
During a press conference at the conclusion of their 187th General Chapter, the Order of Friars Minor O.F.M. announced that... Read more
Cardinal Vallini deplores distribution of condoms in Rome schools
The Pope’s Vicar for the Diocese of Rome, Cardinal Agostino Vallini, has deplored the decision of the Provincial Council of... Read more
Cardinal Newman miracle recognized by Vatican, report says
The Holy See has recognized the miracle necessary for the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, the nineteenth-century British theologian... Read more
Padre Pio is Cure of Ars for today, says Franciscan postulator
As Pope Benedict XVI prepared to visit San Giovanni Rotondo this past weekend to pray at the tomb of St.... Read more
Spanish bishops condemn terrorist attack on policeman in Bilbao
The Spanish Bishops’ Conference issued a statement condemning the killing of a policeman in the city of Arrigorriaga on June... Read more
Pope highlights importance of prayer in a secular world
Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI visited the town of San Giovanni Rotondo, where St. Padre Pio lived. During his visit, he... Read more
Spanish bishops denounce govt. attempts at expanding abortion
The executive committee of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference has issued a strongly-worded statement against the government’s proposed reform of abortion... Read more
Pope’s visit to Padre Pio will inspire greater closeness to Christ, says Capuchin rector
On the eve of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the tomb of Padre Pio, Brother Francesco Dileo, Rector of the... Read more
Year of the Priest to open with worldwide Masses and webcast
The Dublin-based priest group Worldpriests is marking the Year for Priests by organizing four Masses to be celebrated in four... Read more
Pagans charge Catholic club with discrimination for refusing to host ‘Witches’ Ball’
A Pagan group in Britain has accused a Catholic social club of religious discrimination for refusing to host a Pagan... Read more
Catholic Church in England and Wales opens Year for Priests with Mass and prayer
The Catholic Church in England and Wales is beginning the celebration of the Year for Priests with a Mass at... Read more
Cardinal Tauran calls on politicians to scrutinize society's morals
In a speech to religious leaders from around the world gathered in Rome ahead of the G8 Summit, the president... Read more
