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Dialogue with extreme Islam not possible, says Spanish bishop
In a pastoral letter this week on the controversy sparked by Pope Benedict’s comments on Islam at the University of... Read more
Sustaining the Church is responsibility of each Catholic, says Madrid cardinal
Speaking about the new financial model being used by the Catholic Church in Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio... Read more
German bishops call Muslim interpretation of controversial papal discourse “unjust”
The Bishops’ Conference of Germany, gathered for the plenary assembly, has called the interpretation by many Muslims of the lecture... Read more
Relations between Russian Church, Vatican have potential, says Alexy II
A positive step was made this week in relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church during... Read more
Cardinal Zen tells of continued Christian persecution in China
Catholics in China, whether they are members of the underground Church, affiliated with the Vatican, or of the official government-sanctioned... Read more
Book reveals more details of 1981 assassination attempt on Pope
A new book, due to be published next year, provides greater detail of the 1981 assassination attempt on the late... Read more
German cardinal slams media double standard regarding Christianity and Islam
Cardinal Karl Lehman, president of the German Bishops’ Conference, criticized the media this week for its double standard regarding Christianity... Read more
Bishop explains urgency of teaching young people to pray the Rosary
As October, the month of the Rosary, begins, Bishop Ramon del Hoyo Lopez of Jaen has called for a greater... Read more
Turkish plane reportedly hijacked in protest of Papal trip to Turkey
Two men have hijacked a Turkish Airlines plane, supposedly in protest of Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Turkey next month. ... Read more
Turkish officials say plane hijacker was seeking help from the Pope
New light has been shed on the hijacking of a Turkish Airlines plane which was overtaken Tuesday. Reports have now... Read more
UK bishops angered by BBC attack on Pope
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, president of the bishops' conference of England and Wales, will file a complaint with the BBC over... Read more
Pope Benedict offers thanks before leaving Castelgandolfo
Concluding his traditional stay at Castelgandolfo Sunday, Pope Benedict offered thanks and blessings for the many personnel who worked to... Read more
Masses in reparation for abortion celebrated in Madrid
In the Spanish capital of Madrid a special Mass in reparation for the victims of abortion and for mothers and... Read more
Condemnation of abortion is question of fundamental ethics, says Cardinal Policarpo
In response to an upcoming referendum on abortion, the Patriarch of Lisbon, Cardinal Jose de la Cruz Policarpo, said recently... Read more
Archbishop of Milan visits Moscow at invitation of Patriarch Alexis II
The Archbishop of Milan, Cardinal Dioniggi Tettamanzi, arrived Thursday in Moscow at the invitation of Patriarch Alexis II for a... Read more
“Let the pilgrims return. The Holy Land awaits them,” says priest
“Let the pilgrims return. The Holy Land awaits them.” That’s the call made by Father Pierre Grech, secretary general of... Read more
Spanish youth travel to Calcutta to participate in inter-religious peace encounter
A group of young people from Valencia are traveling to Calcutta, India, to participate in an international gathering on world... Read more
President of Pontifical Council for Health Care reiterates moral gravity of euthanasia
The President of the Pontifical Council for Health Care, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, has reiterated the Church’s teaching that euthanasia... Read more
Slight progress reported in Catholic-Orthodox dialogue
A week-long, closed-door meeting between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches was “marked by a spirit of friendship and trustful... Read more
Turkish cleric says Pope is taking right steps in dialogue
Turkey’s top Islamic cleric, Grand Mufti Ali Bardakoglu praised Pope Benedict XVI for his Monday meeting with Muslim leaders at... Read more
