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Human Genome director rejects use of science to deny existence of God
The director of the Human Genome Project, Francis Collins, says he believes in miracles and rejects the use of science... Read more
Priest says the Mass helps tiny Turkmenistanian Church survive
Father Andrzej Madej, OMI, head of the mission ‘sui-iuris’ in Turkmenistan, spoke to Aid to the Church in Need recently... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: a reform in the Roman Curia is indeed possible
Two weeks before starting his duties as the new Vatican secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone declared that a reform... Read more
Pope calls for changes in lifestyles that harm creation
At the conclusion of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI told Italian pilgrims that Christians should work to stop... Read more
German police assure Pope’s safety during trip
German police have assured that Pope Benedict XVI will be safe in Germany during his mid-September visit and that appropriate... Read more
Saints Monica, Augustine offer hope to troubled families, says Pope
Troubled families today can receive great comfort from the lives of St. Monica and her son St. Augustine, said Pope... Read more
Benedict XVI receives German Chancellor ahead of Pontiff's trip to homeland
Pope Benedict XVI visited with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today at his summer residence, Castelgandolfo. The two reportedly discussed current... Read more
Nigerian priest says Church honored to take part in building country’s future
Father Peter Audu, a priest from the Archdiocese of Kaduna in northern Nigeria, recently told Aid to the Church in... Read more
Priest says Pakistani Catholics remain strong in their faith
Speaking to officials with Aid to the Church in Need, the apostolic prefect of Quetta in the province of Baluchistan... Read more
Pope to extend visit to Turkey to spend time with Catholics, visit Hagia Sophia
Pope Benedict XVI will extend his planned trip to Turkey, from three days to four, in order to celebrate Mass... Read more
Cardinal Spidlik opens World Congress on spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius
Czech Republic Jesuit, Cardinal Tomas Spidlik, opened this week a World Meeting on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of... Read more
Palestinian organization asks Pope to intervene in securing release of prisoners
The Italian news agency ANSA reported Wednesday that a Palestinian organization has asked Pope Benedict XVI to intervene in their... Read more
Secularization and tourism threatening religious feasts, warns Spanish bishop
Noting the large number of feast days that are celebrated in Spain during the month of August, Bishop Jose Sanchez... Read more
Priest in Spain elects not to repair church damaged prior to visit of Pope Benedict
A priest in the city of Valencia has elected not to repair damages to his parish that were the result... Read more
Spanish bishop encourages Catholics to participate in politics
In a pastoral letter entitled on political life, Bishop Luis Guitarras Martin of Segovia has called on Catholics “to get... Read more
Christians need to slow down, Pope says
Christians must guard against the dangers of excessive activity and busyness, regardless of their state of life or occupation, in... Read more
Play on St. Joan of Arc leads to Pope Benedict to reflection on peace
Pope Benedict exclaimed a prayer for world peace yesterday after viewing a play on the dramatic and passionate life of... Read more
Communion and Liberation’s worldwide faith festival opens
One of the world’s largest summer festivals – which is a meeting of Catholics - is taking place this week... Read more
First Museum of Protection of Life Blessed in Austria
A Museum of The Protection of Life, the first of its kind in Europe, has been blessed in the Austrian... Read more
Bishops call for clean elections in Nicaragua
The Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua has called on the country’s Electoral Council to ensure transparency in the upcoming presidential elections... Read more
