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$4 million study to understand why people believe in God
A group of researchers from the University of Oxford will spend $3.9 million on a three-year study to “explain” why... Read more
Schools and lay institutions request relics of local martyr
The AVAN news agency reported this week that several parishes, lay institutions and schools in Valencia, Spain have asked the... Read more
Italian judge convicted for shunning courtrooms with crosses
An Italian judge campaigning about crosses being placed in public buildings has been convicted for the third time for refusing... Read more
Parents should help young people respond to their vocation, says Spanish cardinal
In a pastoral letter published for Seminary Day 2008, the Archbishop of Sevilla, Cardinal Carlos Amigo Vallejo, said the entire... Read more
Catholic Church calling for reconciliation in Kosovo
The Apostolic Administrator of Kosovo, Archbishop Dodë Gjergji said the Catholic Church there supports the creation of a new state,... Read more
Solution to Serbia-Kosovo situation lies in Christian values, says the Pope
With the recent turmoil in Serbia, Pope Benedict’s reception of the new ambassador from Serbia today gave him an opportunity... Read more
Catholic soccer club agreement collapses over money dispute
An Italian endeavor to promote Christian values in sports through a partnership with an Italian soccer team has ended due... Read more
French cardinal says legal status of the unborn should be recognized
The Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, has expressed his support of a decision by a French court to grant... Read more
German bishop clarifies Church is not planning to abolish celibacy
Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Muller of Ratisbona told reporters in Germany today that the Catholic Church does not intend to abolish... Read more
Cardinal asks Catholics to protest British embryo bill
Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, sent a pastoral... Read more
Vatican advises moderation in response to Kosovo independence
Reacting to the Serbian province of Kosovo’s Sunday declaration of independence, the Vatican called for “prudence and moderation,” according to... Read more
Television “continues to have evangelizing potential,” says Cardinal Bertone
During a Mass celebrated to mark the 50th anniversary of the declaration of St. Clare as the patroness of television,... Read more
Anglicans take authority to name bishops away from British Prime Minister
In a step towards greater religious autonomy, the general synod of the Anglican Church of England decided to do away... Read more
Church in Spain has right to address political issues, says bishop
In a letter to the faithful of his diocese, Bishop Jose Sanchez of Siguenza-Guadalajara said the Spanish bishops are not... Read more
Church in Portugal expresses joy over beatification process for Sister Lucia
The Catholic Church in Portugal expressed satisfaction and gratitude to Pope Benedict XVI for waving the five-year waiting period in... Read more
Liberal Christianity is dying, Orthodox Bishop says
Russian Orthodox bishop Hilarion Alfeyev, the Moscow Patriarchate’s delegate for international relationships, said on February 15 that liberal Christianity is... Read more
Pro-lifers warn of political manipulation of “International Women’s Day” in Spain
The Life Foundation in Spain has warned that the “International Women’s Day,” which is planned to take place during the... Read more
Catholics should give public witness unashamedly, says Cardinal Carles
In an opinion piece published by the Spanish daily La Razon, Cardinal Ricardo Maria Carles, Archbishop Emeritus of Barcelona, said... Read more
Benedict XVI may visit Germany in 2009, says nuncio
The Apostolic Nuncio to Germany, Archbishop Jean-Claude Perisset said this week Pope Benedict XVI may visit the country in November... Read more
Beatification process for Sister Lucia opened, new writings to be published
The prefect for the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, announced this Wednesday in Coimbra,... Read more
