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Education for Citizenship leads to totalitarianism, says Spanish Cardinal
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, warned this week the government sponsored educational course “Education for Citizenship” “is leading... Read more
All of society can benefit from promotion of the dignity of women, Vatican official says
Made public today was the text of a talk delivered by Msgr. Franco Follo before the executive council of the... Read more
Jesus Christ: the revelation of God Love to all humanity, Pope says at Augustine’s tomb
After his visit to the University of Pavia on Sunday, Benedict XVI traveled to the basilica of San Pietro in... Read more
Holy Father visits Italian hospital, says growth in science must be matched by growth in respect for life
On Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to Saint Matthew’s Hospital in Pavia. After meeting with workers and... Read more
Benedict examines St. Augustine's path of conversion
Enjoying the second day of his pastoral visit Lombardi Dioceses of Vigevano and Pavia, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Holy Mass... Read more
Journalists should be ethically balanced and love the truth, says Vatican official
During the opening of a conference on the media and the Church in contemporary Spain, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer... Read more
Portuguese bishops pledge to promote life, protect right to conscientious objection
The Portuguese bishops said they cannot support new legislation, which legalizes abortion and presents it as a legal right. Read more
British journalist says surge of UK doctors refusing to perform abortions is no crisis
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says the number of doctors refusing to carry out abortions on the grounds... Read more
Spanish cardinal slams ideologies “that seek to wrench God from heart of man”
The Archbishop of Toledo and Vice President of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares has renewed his opposition to... Read more
Experts from five continents to gather at the World Congress of Families
Organizers of the IV World Congress of Families, which will be held May 11-13 in Warsaw, have published the roster... Read more
Scottish bishops ask faithful to vote for parliament members who share Christian values
The Scottish bishops have written a letter to the voters of their dioceses, who are going to elect a new... Read more
Germans, Austrians make plans for celebration of Pope’s Birthday
Catholics and non-Catholics alike are working together to celebrate Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming birthday. Throughout Germany and Austria, plans are... Read more
October beatification planned for Spanish priest martyred in Brazil
According to the Spanish daily “El Diario de Galicia,” Father Manuel Gomez, a diocesan priest who was killed in Brazil... Read more
Catholics call on politicians to work for peace and maintain Europe’s Christian roots
Participants at the international congress “Values and Perspectives for the Europe of Tomorrow,” organized by the Commission of Bishops' Conferences... Read more
Cardinal Dziwisz calls outing of Communist collaborators harmful to society
The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, said this week a new norm requiring Polish citizens to publicly disclose their... Read more
Human Life International responds to new Portuguese abortion law
The President of Human Life International (HLI) has responded to Tuesday's press reports that Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva has... Read more
False remains of Joan of Arc were never considered relics, French diocese says
The Diocese of Tours said this week the supposed remains of St. Joan of Arc, preserved in Chinon (France) are... Read more
Italian bishops react to graffiti threats against Pope, Genoa prelate
The Italian bishops' daily newspaper, Avvenire, sharply criticized the recent wave of anti-Church graffiti in Genoa, including death threats against... Read more
Spanish cardinal warns of danger of denying or forgetting Resurrection
During Easter Sunday Mass, the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, warned that to deny or forget the Resurrection would... Read more
Spanish bishop chides clergy: dress like priests and stop communal confessions
In a letter sent to all the priests of his diocese, Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona exhorted the clergy to... Read more
