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Departing for Malta, Pope leaves parting wishes for Italy

Apr 17, 2010

As he prepared to depart from Italy's Fiumicino airport for his Apostolic Journey to Malta, the Holy Father sent a... Read more

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Faith, ‘angels’ lift plane crash survivor

Apr 17, 2010

Mike Hemmer can’t remember the plane crash that left him critically injured last Lent, but he does recall the awe... Read more

Pope's travels in next five months of 2010 announced

Apr 17, 2010

As the Pope was preparing to leave for Malta Saturday afternoon, an outline of his schedule for the coming five... Read more

Archbishop Fernando Saburido.

After distorted interview, Brazilian archbishop reaffirms Catholic teaching on abortion

Apr 17, 2010

After an interview with a Brazilian newspaper appeared to indicate he supported abortion, Archbishop of Olinda e Recife Fernando Saburido... Read more

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Spanish region offers abortion discounts

Apr 16, 2010

The Spanish Federation of Pro-Life Associations warned this week that while “Spain has gone crazy” with its new law on... Read more

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President Obama's motives in granting hospital visitation rights to homosexuals questioned

Apr 16, 2010

On Friday morning, President Obama granted hospital visitation rights to individuals who are not married or blood related to patients,... Read more

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Pamphlet warns of Spanish government's promotion of sex ed

Apr 16, 2010

The Spanish organization, Professionals for Ethics has published a pamphlet titled, “The Sexual Education the Government Wants to Give Your... Read more

Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons and Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.

Cardinal Bertone correct in linking clerical sex abuse and homosexuality, says psychiatrist

Apr 16, 2010

Following Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone’s comments in Chile about a link existing between homosexuality and pedophilia in cases of clerical sexual... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals.

Cardinal Sodano to represent Pope at funeral of Polish president

Apr 16, 2010

Concelebrating with the bishops of Poland, Cardinal Angelo Sodano will preside over a public funeral Mass for the victims of... Read more

'Evil never has the last word,' Benedict XVI reminds Papal Foundation

Apr 16, 2010

On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI met with members of the Papal Foundation during their annual pilgrimage to Rome. He thanked... Read more

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Spanish bishops send condolences to Poland following tragic plane crash

Apr 16, 2010

Archbishop of Madrid Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, sent a letter of condolence to the President of the Bishops’ Conference... Read more

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi.

Vatican: Letter endorsing abuse cover-up shows why Curia was reformed

Apr 16, 2010

Late Thursday afternoon, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi released a statement about a letter from 2001 in which a cardinal appears to... Read more

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Expert on women’s issues urges assistance for pregnant girl in Mexico

Apr 16, 2010

Patricia Lopez Mancera of the Center for Women’s Studies and Comprehensive Formation in Cancun, Mexico said this week that medical... Read more

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Vatican health minister, hospital chaplains on pilgrimage to Lourdes

Apr 16, 2010

Members of the Pontifical Council for Health Care and a diverse group of hospital chaplains from all over the globe... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI.

Pope spends birthday in the Vatican, prepares for Malta

Apr 16, 2010

Just one day before his first Apostolic Journey for 2010, Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. This... Read more

USCCB survey shows parents concerned about youth access to unwholesome media

Apr 16, 2010

A survey of parents sponsored by the U.S. bishops find they are deeply concerned about content in media and want... Read more

St. Gianna Molla.

Wisconsin shrine to install St. Gianna Molla relic

Apr 16, 2010

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin announced the upcoming installation of a first-class relic of... Read more

Bishop Daniel Adwok.

Sudan bishop raises concerns of foul play during elections

Apr 15, 2010

A bishop in Sudan has expressed concern that allegations over foul play in the nation's recent elections could stir up... Read more

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‘Three-parent’ embryo experiments abuse humanity, pro-life group says

Apr 15, 2010

Newcastle University experiments that create human embryos from three genetic parents kill and abuse human beings, a British pro-life group... Read more

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Post-abortive women suffer from trauma similar to war veterans, says pro-life leader

Apr 15, 2010

Pro-life leader Carolina Beauregard explained this week that due to the fact that studies show that post-abortive women suffer from... Read more