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Children’s book on John Paul II published in Spain
Two elementary school teachers in Valencia, Spain, have published a new children’s book entitled “John Paul II the Great,” which... Read more
UK Bishops publish useful guide on Scripture
The Bishops of England and Wales, together with the Bishops of Scotland, have recently issued a teaching document The Gift... Read more
Series of conferences by Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn titled “Creation and Evolution”
Vienna Archbishop Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn made new comments on the on-going debate on evolution vs. intelligent design, saying both were... Read more
Vatican official says resolution to issue of religious freedom in Turkey urgent
Speaking to the Italian daily La Repubblica, the President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Cardinal Paul Poupard, said a... Read more
Moscow to host European bishops’ meeting
The small Catholic Church in Moscow has matured enough to now take an active part in the life of Catholics... Read more
Urging for a Catechesis to recuperate the value of the Eucharist, says expert at the Synod
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, consecrated lay and founder of the Sodalite Family, who is participating as an auditor to the... Read more
“Secret interview” with John Paul II published in Italy
The Italian daily La Stampa has published a “secret interview” granted by John Paul II in 1988, in which the... Read more
Pressure Group try to influence outcome of Synod, says "Il Foglio" newspaper
The Italian newspaper "Il Foglio," mainly dedicated to news commentary and considered one of the most informed in the country,... Read more
First polygamous civil union registered in the Netherlands
The first civil union of three partners was legally registered in the Netherlands Sept. 23, making polygamy a practical reality... Read more
Bishop encourage families to oppose new education law
Bishop Antonio Dorado of Malaga and Chairman of the Bishops’ Committee on Teaching and Catechism in Spain called on parents... Read more
Helmut Kohl: “EU’s refusal to acknowledge God is unacceptable”
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl said this week the Christian roots of Europe “must not be forgotten.” “It is unacceptable... Read more
Injustice against Christians continues in Sudan, says cardinal
How long will it take before Western countries realize the severity of the situation for Christians in Sudan? That was... Read more
Films on John Paul II to hit major networks this season
Two major American networks had the same idea at about the same time—both decided to produce a film about the... Read more
Left-wing politicians block measure that would have provided benefits to unemployed mothers
Left-wing politicians in Spain’s House of Representatives successfully voted down a measure this week that would have given a tax... Read more
First case of conscientious objection to homosexual “marriage” in Spain
A lower court judge in Spain has filed the first case of conscientious objection to a Federal Court against the... Read more
Catholic Action Group responds to pro-abortion lobby group
The orthodox, independent Catholic Action Group (CAG) has denounced a recent report by the pro-abortion Catholics for Free Choice that... Read more
Salesians in Spain to offer master’s program in Youth Ministry
For the fifth straight year, the Salesian Center for Catechetical Studies will offer a master’s program on “Catechetical and Youth... Read more
News agency denounces presence of pro-euthanasia group in Germany
The Kath.net news agency is reporting this week that the controversial Swiss organization “Dignitas”, which is dedicated to helping the... Read more
Bishops’ welcome IICD announcement on IRA decommissioning
The Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland meeting yesterday in Maynooth, on the eve of the September General Meeting of the... Read more
Italian health minister suspends experimentation with abortion pill
Italy’s Minister of Health, Francesco Storace, has ordered the suspension of all experiments with the abortion pill known as RU-486... Read more
