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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
Childhood home of John Paul II up for sale
The Polish news agency PAP reported on Tuesday that two offers have been made to purchase the home where the... Read more
EU Committee on Human Rights Says Doctors Should be Forced to Perform Abortion
A European Union advisory panel, The EU Network of Independent Experts on Fundamental Rights has issued a statement that threatens... Read more
Assisted suicide allowed in Swiss hospital as of Jan. 1
Lausanne University Hospital has decided to permit assisted suicides, effective Jan. 1, and now other leading Swiss hospitals are also... Read more
Scottish Cardinal criticizes ‘gay weddings’ in New Year’s address
Cardinal Keith O'Brien criticized the Scottish government for failing to uphold traditional family values in his annual New Year’s Day... Read more
Alarming increase in legal abortions in Spain confirms failure of government policies
In response to a report by the government that legal abortions in Spain were up 6.5% in 2004 from the... Read more
