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In address to Russia, Pope Benedict recalls shared martyrdom
Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday released a message to Russia by way of a documentary that aired on a government-run... Read more
Catholics should confront Socialist “cultural revolution”, says Spanish archbishop
Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona said Catholics in Spain should confront the “cultural revolution” that is being carried out... Read more
Without the Church, the world dies, says Madrid cardinal
The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, said this week, “If there is a lack of priests in... Read more
Renowned oncologist changes position on euthanasia after contracting cancer
The Spanish magazine Huellas has published an interview with Sylvie Menard, one of the most renowned oncologists in Europe who... Read more
Magdi Allam canceled trip to Spain over security concerns
Egyptian journalist Magdi Christian Allam, who recently converted to Catholicism, canceled his planned visit to Spain because the Spanish government... Read more
Polish bishops seek return of John Paul II’s heart to Poland
Polish bishops are trying to have Pope John Paul II’s heart extracted and moved to the Polish cathedral where the... Read more
Italians say goodbye to courageous mother who sacrificed her life to save child
Bishop Corrado Pizziolo of Vittorio Veneto celebrated the funeral Mass on Wednesday for Paola Bredda, a courageous 38 year-old mother... Read more
Google sued for banning religious pro-life ad
A Christian group in the United Kingdom is suing Google, claiming the dominant search engine company engaged in religious discrimination... Read more
Vienna cardinal expresses regrets about controversial artwork display
After a controversial piece of artwork depicting the apostles engaged in sexual acts was removed from an exhibit at the... Read more
Spanish bishops publish children’s catechism
Children between the ages of 6 and 10 in Spain can now learn the basics of the Catholic faith with... Read more
Pope speaks about religious sister who was killed by Satanists
Today at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict spoke to a group of nuns... Read more
New book tells story of young Italian police officer who saved five thousand Jews
On April 1, the Pontifical Lateran University presented the book, “Capuozzo, Indulge this Child: The Life of Giovanni Palatucci,” published... Read more
Euthanasia similar to Hitler’s racial purging, says Nuncio in Spain
The Apostolic Nuncio to Spain, Archbishop Manuel Monteiro de Castro, compared euthanasia with Hitler’s racial purging and said both situations... Read more
We must proclaim the Gospel with the courage of martyrs, says Holy Father
Yesterday afternoon, the Holy Father presided over the Mass for the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Sant'Egidio Community,... Read more
Spain becoming a eugenic society, warns Archbishop of Valladolid
Archbishop Braulio Rodriguez of Valladolid has denounced the progressive scorn for human life in the West, the existence of a... Read more
Vienna art exhibit demeaning Christ and apostles sparks controversy
A display at the Cathedral Museum in Vienna, Austria that features obscene depictions of the apostles and demeaning portrayals of... Read more
Former German Minister of Justice creates “suicide machine” for terminally ill
The former Minister of Justice of Hamburg (Germany), Roger Kusch, recently unveiled a “suicide machine” to allow the terminally ill... Read more
Priest charged with defrauding millions in exorcism hoax
A priest in Florence is being investigated for fraud after allegedly earning millions by performing fake exorcisms, the Telegraph reports. Read more
Foundation proposes opening museum on abortion in Spain
The director of Fundacion Vida in Spain, Manuel Cruz, said his institution has proposed the opening of a Museum on... Read more
Estranged from God, man turns against man, says Spanish bishop
In a statement to mark Pro-Life Day in Spain on March 31, Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona said when God... Read more
