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Vatican to possibly investigate miracle on eve of the anniversary of former Pope's death

Apr 5, 2009

Another John Paul II miracle is being investigated by the Vatican after the fourth anniversary of his death. Cardinal Stanislaw... Read more

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Pope Benedict to meet with Prince Charles and Camilla

Apr 5, 2009

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will travel to Rome for their first meeting with Pope Benedict... Read more

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Atheist group sells certificates of debaptism

Apr 3, 2009

The National Secular Society in London, England, is offering a debaptism certificate that allows atheists to "liberate yourself from the... Read more

Archbishop Vincent Nichols

Archbishop Vincent Nichols to become next Archbishop of Westminster

Apr 3, 2009

Today Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Birmingham to become the 11th Archbishop of Westminster. The "prayerful" and... Read more

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Five thousand Spanish youth to receive WYD Cross in Rome

Apr 2, 2009

A red sea of five thousand Spanish youth will be in Rome April 3-6 to receive the World Youth Day... Read more

Spanish expert uncovers connection between Socialist leader and Planned Parenthood

Apr 2, 2009

Spanish expert David del Fresno has published a report on the career of Leire Pajin, Secretary of Organization of the... Read more

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Poland to mark fourth anniversary of John Paul II’s passing

Apr 2, 2009

On Thursday Poland will mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Servant of God Pope John Paul II with... Read more

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Salesian family celebrates 75th anniversary of canonization of St. John Bosco

Apr 1, 2009

The Salesian family is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the canonization of St. John Bosco in Madrid today with a... Read more

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Left-wing group in Spain voices support for right to life

Mar 31, 2009

The left-wing political group, Solidarity, in Spain has issued a press release explaining that its leftist ideology has led it... Read more

Thousands march for life across Spain

Mar 31, 2009

Thousands of Spaniards gathered this week in Madrid for the "March for Life," which had as its theme, "There is... Read more

Planning for World Youth Day in Madrid begins

Mar 31, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI has introduced his upcoming World Youth Day message, recalling “with deep gratitude” the 2008 event in Sydney... Read more

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Archbishop encourages Spanish Catholics to oppose abortion with white ribbon

Mar 30, 2009

Archbishop Javier Martinez of Granada encouraged Catholics in Spain to get involved in the different pro-life activities that are emerging,... Read more

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English and Welsh bishops prepare new document on Church’s social doctrine

Mar 30, 2009

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has announced it’s drafting a new document on the Church’s social teaching... Read more

Say 'yes' to feminine genius, delegates urge at conference

Mar 30, 2009

During a recent gathering on the role of women in promoting human rights, Cardinal Renato Martino and some 100 delegates... Read more

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African students in Rome organize protest in defense of the Pope

Mar 27, 2009

African students in Rome have convened a large protest to remind the international community of the inalienable rights of Africans,... Read more

Marathon to link Jerusalem with Rome coinciding with papal visit to Israel

Mar 27, 2009

A marathon will link the cities of Jerusalem and Rome between April 23 and May 27, thus coinciding with Pope... Read more

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Bishops of Bilbao: Proposed abortion law changes a ‘step backwards in humanity and civilization’

Mar 25, 2009

Bishop Ricardo Blazquez of Bilbao and Auxiliary Bishop Carmelo Echenagusia both reacted to a proposed reform of Spain’s abortion law... Read more

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Forty percent of out-of-wedlock pregnancies in Spain are terminated by abortion

Mar 24, 2009

The president of the Institute for Family Policy, Eduardo Hertfelder, said this week that the latest data shows "4 out... Read more

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Street in Spanish town to be dedicated to priest slain in Brazil

Mar 24, 2009

The town of Pelahustan, Spain held a ceremony on Monday to announce the dedication of a street to Father Ramiro... Read more

Archbishop Peter Smith

Archbishop warns proposal will ‘hijack’ anti-suicide bill

Mar 24, 2009

Archbishop of Cardiff Peter Smith has written a letter to The Times voicing his concern that changes to a bill... Read more