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French study: abortion puts future babies at risk
According to a new study released by a group of French scientists, having an abortion may nearly double the risk... Read more
Archbishop of Valencia: Government must respect common good and not impose on majority
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, warned this week that “radicalism and the harsh imposition of policies is intolerable” in... Read more
German cardinal: Küng “confusing his own imaginings with the Holy Spirit”
In comments to the Spanish daily “La Razon,” the Archbishop of Cologne, Cardinal Joachim Meisner, dismissed the criticisms of theologian... Read more
Spanish official calls Hispanic immigration from Latin America blessing
“Our society does not see Hispanic immigration as a problem, but rather as a blessing,” a prominent local government official... Read more
WYD 2005 awaits Pope “Mozart of Theology,” Cologne’s Cardinal says
In an interview with the Spanish daily “La Razon,” the Archbishop of Cologne, Cardinal Joachim Meisner, said that with the... Read more
Spanish government official supports Church's position on gay unions
A prominent Spanish official in charge of social welfare in Valencia is expressing her support for the bishops of Spain... Read more
Archbishop of Burgos: marriage existed before any religion
Archbishop Francisco Gil Hellin of Burgos and member of the Committee on the Family and the Defense of Life of... Read more
Spanish mayor calls on Christians in government to act consistent with their faith
The mayor of La Coruña, Spain, and President of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, Francisco Vazquez, is calling... Read more
Jewish community expresses confidence in new Pope
Jewish leaders have expressed their confidence in Pope Benedict XVI, saying that the first two weeks of his papacy show... Read more
Archbishop of Toledo warns homosexual “marriages” contradict natural law
Archbishop Antonio Canizares Llovera of Toledo and Vice President of the Bishops Conference of Spain said this week a law... Read more
Spanish bishops: Catholics cannot vote for homosexual “marriage”
The Bishops Conference of Spain published an official statement last week reminding Catholics that they are morally obliged not to... Read more
Vatican official says rediscovery of Eucharist needed to counter satanic sacrilege
The Secretary for the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino, says a rediscovery of the Eucharist... Read more
Pope Benedict makes visit to Castel Gandolfo
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI made his first trip outside Rome in a brief visit to the papal summer residence,... Read more
Volkswagen to build new Popemobile for Benedict XVI
The German automaker, Volkswagen has announced that it will build a new version of the famous ‘Popemobile’ to be used... Read more
More than half of the people in Europe against children adoption by homosexual couples
The recently approved law by the House of Representatives in Spain, with regard to “marriage” among same sex couples, has... Read more
Saint Benedict at work on reality TV
‘The Monastery’, a new reality TV show slated to air this month on the U.K’s BBC 2, has reportedly left... Read more
Socialists in Spain aiming to block right to conscientious objection
The “United Left” political party in Spain is launching an effort to block the right to conscientiously object to gay... Read more
The “reform of the reform” has begun, says Vatican analyst
In his weekly column, the renowned Vatican analyst Sandro Magister of “L’Espresso” says recent actions and statements by Pope Benedict... Read more
European Council rejects legalization of euthanasia
A bill that would have legalized euthanasia throughout Europe, following the Belgian and Dutch models, has been rejected by a... Read more
German mom jailed for home schooling children
A German mom has been sent to jail for six days and fined $115 US because she and her husband... Read more
