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Messori reveals names of anti-Christian “lobbies”
In an interview with the Italian daily “La Stampa,” journalist and writer Vittorio Messori recently denounced the World Health Organization... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo to consecrate world’s families to the Sacred Heart
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, will consecrate the families of the world... Read more
Spanish archbishop cracks down on abuse of general absolution
In his pastoral letter, “Lent in Times of Trial,” Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona has demanded that priests definitively cease... Read more
Bishop denounces “radical laicism” that marginalizes Christianity
In a letter marking the beginning of Lent, Bishop Julian Lopez Martin of Leon has denounced efforts to change the... Read more
Italian girl suffers mental breakdown after forced abortion
A 13-year-old girl is in the psychiatric unit of an Italian hospital after a forced abortion. The girl threatened suicide... Read more
Despite great progress, ecumenical dialogue still stalled, says Cardinal Kasper
At the same time that he acknowledged “very encouraging progress” in the area of ecumenism- especially in dialogue with the... Read more
Spain to see “great beatification” of victims of religious persecution in 2009
The Bishops’ Conference of Spain is preparing a “great ceremony of beatification” for more than 200 martyrs of the Spanish... Read more
Pope could exempt Sister Lucia from five year waiting period, Cardinal Saraiva says
The prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, said he thought it was... Read more
Conference to discuss evangelization on ‘old’ continent
A Catholic Action conference next month in Madrid will consider the future of Europe and of Christianity on the “old... Read more
Relativism and agnosticism have led to crisis in marriage and the family, Madrid cardinal says
During a day of study and reflection for the priests in his archdiocese, Cardinal Antonio Rouco of Madrid offered his... Read more
Pro-life leader denounces Socialist party deceptions in Portugal
In a press conference on the results of the February 11th referendum on abortion in Portugal, the President of the... Read more
Number of Catholics increases sharply in UK
According to a new study, the Roman Catholic Church in England has within a year found itself experiencing an unprecedented... Read more
Penalty kicks determine winner of Priests’ World Championship Soccer match
The Third World Championship of Priests’ Soccer ended Wednesday in Sarajevo with the Poland beating out home team Croatia in... Read more
Portuguese bishops call meeting to analyze referendum vote on abortion
The Catholic bishops of Portugal say the “yes” vote in Sunday’s referendum on abortion is by no means the end... Read more
Pope to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at Santa Sabina
The Press Office of the Holy See announced this morning that Pope Benedict will preside at an Ash Wednesday Mass... Read more
Anniversary of apparition of child Jesus to Sister Lucia to be commemorated in Spain
In order to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the apparition of the Child Jesus to Sister Lucia in 1926, various... Read more
Most doctors in Portugal oppose abortion
The Dean of the College of Medicine of Portugal, Pedro Nunes, said this week that the Physicians’ Code of Ethics... Read more
Spain even more generous than Latin America: 800 Spanish missionary priests
According to the Spanish bishops’ Committee on Missions and Cooperation Between Churches, a total of 800 Spanish diocesan priests are... Read more
Spanish diocese prohibits use of Catholic buildings by pseudo-religious sects and movements
This week the Archdiocese of Burgos in Spain announced it has prohibited the use of church buildings and facilities by... Read more
Catholic group urges lonely hearts to pray to St. Raphael
On this Valentine’s Day, a Catholic organization is advising lonely hearts to pray to St. Raphael, one of seven archangels... Read more
