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Service to the truth of God is mission of Catholic radio, says Archbishop Amato
The secretary for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said this week Catholic radio should... Read more
In the face of criticism, remember God is our audience, bishop advises
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of Palencia in Spain said this week that amidst the attacks from secularism and relativism, the... Read more
Latvian priest declared ‘Righteous among the Nations’ for saving Jews
A Latvian priest has been awarded the title “Righteous among the Nations” by Yad Vashem for risking his life to... Read more
Magdi Allam says Islamist death threats suggest ‘extremely worrying’ Italian origin
Magdi Allam, the Christian convert from Islam who was baptized by Pope Benedict XVI at an Easter service in April,... Read more
Anglican leaders respond to clergymen’s same-sex ‘wedding’
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York on Tuesday released a statement in response to news that two... Read more
Health Minister seek consensus to change law on abortion in Spain
The Spanish newspaper ABC reported this week that the country’s Health Minister, Bernat Soria, who supports the legalization of abortion,... Read more
Archbishop Fisichella: Pius XII had positive influence on Vatican II
In light of the 50th anniversary of Pius XII’s death, the new President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop-designate... Read more
German Lutherans consider election of first openly homosexual bishop
The Lutheran Church in Germany could elect its first openly homosexual bishop, prompting claims that the move would alienate many... Read more
Polish lawmaker wants to name Eurocup 2012 stadium after John Paul II
Polish congressman Artur Gorski has asked the country’s Minister of Sports, Tomas Lipiec, to name the new soccer stadium being... Read more
Five hundred priests threaten to leave Anglican church over female bishops
The Times of London reported this week that the Anglican Church is facing a new crisis with 500 priests threatening... Read more
Anglican priests’ same-sex ‘wedding’ adds to global row
The recent revelation that two Anglican clergymen exchanged last month vows in a version of a marriage ceremony has renewed... Read more
New Dan Brown movie banned from filming in Rome’s Catholic churches
Vatican officials and parish pastors in Rome have banned filmmakers working on the movie “Angels & Demons” from filming scenes... Read more
Insurance provider in Spain pulls sponsorship of anti-Catholic program
The civil rights watchdog organization in Spain, HazteOir.org, has reported that the insurance company Ocaso has decided to pull its... Read more
Heroic Polish athlete dies to save life of unborn child
Thousands of Poles lined up to say their final goodbyes to Agata Mroz, a young volleyball star who died on... Read more
Live lives rich in values, be apostles to your peers, Pope challenges the youth
Over the weekend, Pope Benedict XVI visited the southern Italian Archdiocese of Brindisi-Ostuni. After being welcomed the region’s young people,... Read more
Catholic boy in UK refuses Cub Scout pledge of allegiance to Queen
An eight-year-old Catholic boy cannot be a Cub Scout in Britain because he refuses to pledge allegiance to the Queen... Read more
Report reveals fourteenth known abortion drug death
A new report reveals that a British teenager died in 2005 after a mifepristone abortion caused abnormal bleeding. She becomes... Read more
Vandals destroy statue of St. Anthony of Padua in Spain
A group of vandals destroyed a statue of St. Anthony of Padua at the parish of San Miguel in Valladolid,... Read more
Beatification may be soon for 250 Spanish martyrs
The AVAN news agency reported this week that the Holy See has given the green light to move ahead with... Read more
Parents should defend children from ideological imposition, says Spanish cardinal
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, encouraged parents to defend their children from the ideology the State is seeking... Read more
