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New synthetic cell ‘fascinating’ but potentially dangerous, experts caution
A team of U.S. researchers has announced the creation of a cell controlled by completely synthetic DNA, and advance which... Read more
Opposition to Education for the Citizenry indoctrination increasing in Catalonia
The organization Professionals for Ethics in Spain has sent 23 new requests to the Catalonia regional government from students who... Read more
Military personnel descend on Lourdes for weekend pilgrimage
Lourdes, France is this weekend's destination for thousands of military personnel and their families who will participate in the 2010... Read more
Catholic Advocate underlines significance of USCCB's break with civil rights coalition
When the U.S. bishops' conference announced on May 19 that it was withdrawing its membership in a civil rights coalition,... Read more
Bishops of Argentina reiterate rejection of homosexual 'marriage'
The bishops of the province of Cordoba in Argentina have reiterated the Catholic Church’s rejection of changes to the law... Read more
Brazilian congresswoman whose mother was raped voices opposition to abortion
Brazilian Congresswoman Fatima Pelaes shared her personal testimony on the floor of the Brazilian House of Representatives during a vote... Read more
Benedict XVI says Europe's Christian roots can inspire real human progress
The Christian roots of Europe can “inspire a new humanism,” said the Holy Father on Thursday evening at the concert... Read more
World needs real Christians in politics and society, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the role of the faithful in politics during an audience with members of the Pontifical Council... Read more
Holy Spirit gives Church authority to evangelize, Pope explains
"The conversion of the world to Christ is not something we produce, but something given to us," the Holy Father... Read more
Outgoing CUA president laments ‘confusion’ about Catholic identity in higher education
Catholic higher education in the U.S. needs more guidance because of “confusion” about Catholic identity, the outgoing president of Catholic... Read more
New study shows family structure correlated to homosexual behavior of women
Family Research Council released a new study on Thursday, detailing how women who grow up without their biological parents are... Read more
Ruling by court will not silence Church, says Costa Rican bishop
Bishop Francisco Ulloa of Cartago in Costa Rica expressed regret this week over the recent ruling by the Electoral Supreme... Read more
Belgian bishops apologize for treatment of abuse cases, vow changes
The Bishops of Belgium have apologized for aggression against victims of sexual abuse and for the inadequate support they received.... Read more
MTV Italy program on teen pregnancy 'well done,' says Catholic doctor
Neonatal doctor Carlo Bellieni writes in Thursday's edition of L'Osservatore Romano that he is "pleasantly surprised" by a show broadcast... Read more
USCCB leaves civil rights coalition after Kagan endorsement highlights differences
Saying the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCCR) has “moved beyond” traditional civil rights advocacy, the U.S. Conference... Read more
Vatican official reflects on celibacy, reveals closing events of Year for Priests
The secretary for the Congregation for the Clergy, Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, said this week that celibacy, which was embraced by... Read more
UN officials denounced for interfering in political life of Latin America
Various civil organizations have denounced U.N. officials for interfering in the affairs of Latin America countries in an attempt to... Read more
Meeting between Russian Orthodox Patriarch and Pope Benedict suggested
Wrapping up a two-day initiative for the promotion of Russian culture and spirituality at the Holy See, a concert featuring... Read more
Boston cardinal supports pastor in school admission row, says policies still being created
In response to the media firestorm over the Archdiocese of Boston contradicting the decision of a local Catholic elementary school... Read more
No future for Europe without return to Christian roots, says Cardinal Kasper
During a recent symposium in Rome on the Orthodox and Catholic Churches of Europe, the no-nonsense president of the Pontifical... Read more
