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Splinter group sees slow reconciliation with Vatican
Talks aimed at reconciling the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X are progressing, according to Bishop Bernard Fellay,... Read more
Pro-life campaign must succeed, says Catholic League
The Catholic League is encouraging Catholics across the country to support the United States bishops’ pro-life campaign, called the Second... Read more
Pope’s Encyclical, Love is not an ideology.
The next encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI will be a comment on the First Letter of Saint John, in which... Read more
Bishops of the world to meet to express solidarity with Holy Land
Bishops from around the world will be gathering for the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land in Jerusalem... Read more
Russian Patriarch calls on Protestants to resolve homosexual “marriage” problem
The Patriarch of Moscow, Alexis II, has called on Protestant Churches to solve the issue of homosexual “marriage” by adhering... Read more
Vatican clamps down on Polish clergy
The Vatican has issued a disciplinary document for Polish clergy after reports that some priests were becoming involved in business... Read more
British airline bans Bibles aboard planes to avoid offending Muslims
A British airline has prohibited its employees from carrying Bibles, using crucifixes or St. Christopher Medals, on flights to Saudi... Read more
Pope could make himself presentation of his first Encyclical
Pope Benedict could make himself the presentation of his Encyclical on Charity "Deus Caritas Est," before it is presented in... Read more
Former secretary of John Paul II accepting of decision to free Mehmet Ali Agca
The late Pope John Paul II’s personal secretary, Archbishop Stansilaw Dziwisz of Krakow, said this week he accepts the decision... Read more
Anglicans move ahead with proposal for female bishops, despite threats of schism
Although several Anglican communities have expressed their rejection of the proposal, a number of Anglican bishops have said they plan... Read more
Widespread praise in Spain for nun celebrating 75 years of religious life
During a Mass offered by Bishop Jose Vilaplana of Santander, Spain, Sister Esperanza Zorroza Landia, 94, celebrated her 75 years... Read more
Irish Church celebrates contribution of immigrants
Immigrants make a vital contribution to Ireland’s economy and culture, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said Thursday as he celebrated a vigil... Read more
Poll reveals German Catholics want more active presentation of the faith
The great majority of German Catholics believe it is important that children and young people be given a more active... Read more
Atheist accuses priest of “stealing identity” of Christ
A judge in the Italian town of Viterbo, near Rome, has ordered a priest to appear in court at the... Read more
Pro-family group proposes new policies in wake of Spanish government’s failures
The Spanish pro-family group Platform for the Promotion of the Family (PROFAM) has published a set of goals for 2006... Read more
May 25-28 possible dates for papal visit to Poland
A spokesman for Cardinal Josef Glemp of Poland announced this week on Polish television that Pope Benedict XVI will visit... Read more
Pope warns not being lured by what is ephemeral and non-lasting
This evening at six o’clock, as a tradition started by Pope Paul VI for the eve of the Solemnity of... Read more
Spanish bishop slams new film on St. Teresa of Avila
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona, Spain, has issued a letter denouncing a new film on St. Teresa of Avila that... Read more
Radio Maria played decisive role in latest elections in Poland
The Polish daily Gazeta Wyborcza has provided extensive coverage of that country’s latest national elections and has concluded that the... Read more
Pope to visit nativity scene built by Rome street cleaners
Following a tradition begun by his predecessor, on January 5 Pope Benedict XVI will visit the traditional Christmas nativity scene... Read more
