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Leftists in Portuguese Congress garner enough votes to decriminalize abortion
The Portuguese Congress has approved a law that legalizes abortion up to the tenth week of pregnancy, despite that fact... Read more
Cardinal addresses evangelization and religious pluralism
Interreligious dialogue allows the people of different religions each to witness to their faith and religious experience and to grow... Read more
Toledo Cardinal: Spain on a path to destruction
In an interview with the Spanish weekly “Alba,” the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, said, “Like Europe, Spain will... Read more
Diocese of Rome concludes examination of John Paul II’s holiness
The Diocese of Rome has concluded its examination of the life and virtues of the Servant of God, Pope John... Read more
Cardinal Dziwisz celebrates Mass before tomb of John Paul II
The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, celebrated Mass this week before the tomb of the Servant of God John... Read more
Mistakenly aborted child in Italy died after hours of agony
A 22 week-old baby that was aborted after his mother was told he might be deformed died at a hospital... Read more
Anglican head says there is no plan for reunification, but talks continue
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Head of the Worldwide Anglican Communion, Rowan Williams told reporters in South Africa today that... Read more
Those who lack the light of faith end up desiring death, warns Spanish bishop
In comments on the case of Inmaculada Echevarria, who suffers from muscular dystrophy and has requested that her respirator be... Read more
Italian Bishops will continue to speak with “clearness and serenity,” Bagnasco says
Speaking this morning from the headquarters of the Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) in Rome, Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, the newly appointed... Read more
Remarks on West Bank situation do not deny rights of Israel, German Cardinal responds
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, Bishop of Mainz and President of the German Bishops Conference, responded today to criticism over comments a... Read more
Toledo cardinal weighs in on euthanasia controversy in Spain
Cardinal Antonio Cañizares of Spain has weighed in again on the controversial request of a Spanish woman who is seeking... Read more
Family Policy group confirms Spain as country with least assistance for families
The Institute for Family Policy in Spain unveiled a report today entitled “Assistance for Children in Spain,” which indicates a... Read more
Statement by Christian group takes “politically correct” approach on key moral issues
The Van Thuan Observatory for the Social Doctrine of the Church has called a manifesto on the definition of Europe,... Read more
Children of mixed marriages must be raised in the Catholic faith, European bishops stress
During the 7th Meeting of the Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of Southern Europe, the Catholic bishops of that region... Read more
Church, state battle over who owns Prague cathedral
Cardinal Miloslav Vlk is defending the Church’s ownership of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague after the Supreme Court nullified a... Read more
Council of Andalusia authorizes euthanasia for handicapped Spanish woman
In a controversial case in which the distinction between euthanasia and the discontinuation of extraordinary medical treatment has been blurred,... Read more
Pontifical Missionary Works in Italy publishes pamphlet for 15th Day of Prayer and Fasting for missionary martyrs
The Missionary Youth Movement of the Italian Pontifical Missionary Works has published a pamphlet entitled, “Murdered Missionaries: Hope for the... Read more
Ruins of possible early Christian church found in Spain
The official archeologist for the community of Avila, Spain, Rosa Ruiz Entrecanales, said this week that excavators have discovered the... Read more
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Serbian bishop working to make real the dream of a Cathedral designated to Mother Teresa
The newly appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Prizren, Bishop Dodё Gjergji, told the Catholic charity, Aid to the... Read more
Family group denounces failure of Spanish Parliament to defend marriage
The president of the Institute for Family Policy in Catalonia, Liberto Senderos, expressed regret this week that Spain’s House of... Read more
