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‘Stop dehydration deaths,’ says Terri Schiavo’s brother in response to new brain scan
Reacting to news of a breakthrough in brain scanning technology, Terri Schiavo's brother Bobby Schindler is calling for a halt... Read more
Wyoming Catholic professor wins pontifical prize for thesis, meets Holy Father
A U.S. Catholic professor was recently awarded an audience with Pope Benedict XVI and an almost $30,000 prize for his... Read more
Catholic politician in Spain criticizes bishops for Communion stance
The president of Spain’s House of Representatives, Jose Bono, a self-described Catholic socialist, criticized the country’s bishops this week for... Read more
Cardinal George calls for 'renewed Catholic imagination' in the U.S.
The book "The Difference God Makes: a Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion and Culture" by Cardinal Francis George of Chicago... Read more
Catholic Voices experts to prepare way for Pope's visit to Britain
During his address to the bishops of England and Wales this week, Pope Benedict XVI confirmed that he will be... Read more
Costa Rican presidential candidate reveals opposition to abortion and same-sex 'marriage'
Costa Rican presidential candidate Laura Chinchilla said this week she is opposed to the legalization of abortion and same-sex “marriage.” Read more
Haiti remains hopeful despite tragedy, reports bishop
Meeting with Pope Benedict XVI after Wednesday's General Audience, Bishop Pierre-Andre Dumas of Anse-a-Veau and the Director of Caritas Haiti,... Read more
'Divine justice' focus of Holy Father's Lenten message
Today Pope Benedict XVI made public his Lenten message for 2010 emphasizing “divine justice” which, he noted, “is profoundly different... Read more
Winter Olympics are 'building block of peace and friendship,' declares Pope Benedict
In a letter to the Archbishop of Vancouver, the Holy Father expressed his happiness for the occasion of the 21st... Read more
New Maryland county rule targets pro-life pregnancy centers, archdiocese says
The Montgomery County Council in Maryland on Tuesday voted to require pregnancy counseling centers to post a disclaimer saying they... Read more
New website organizes Rosary campaign for individual bishops
Rosary for the Bishop, an online prayer campaign for Catholic bishops, has launched a new website to enroll participants and... Read more
Obama faith-based advisor maintains that Pope hurts people ‘in name of Jesus’
Harry Knox, a member of President Barack Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, has stood by his past... Read more
Pro-lifers removed for protesting outside EU Human Rights meeting
Police removed a group of 15 Spanish Right to Life advocates gathered outside the Queen Sofia Museum in Madrid, the... Read more
Diocese of Burlington to sell headquarters for sex abuse settlements
The Diocese of Burlington is selling its headquarters and other church properties in hopes of securing funds to settle two... Read more
Abortion has become 'plague' in Mexico City, acknowledges government
The government of Mexico City noted in a report this week that abortion has become a “plague” in the capital,... Read more
Cardinal Rivera encourages youth to bring Christ to Mexico
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, has called on young people in the country to “overcome fear... Read more
Tim Tebow not the first football player to make pro-life video
The recent announcement that Tim Tebow and his mother will appear in a pro-life Super Bowl ad has generated much... Read more
Vatican newspaper calls new stem cell source 'future of medicine'
The Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano republished an interview on Wednesday detailing current research on a new source of stem cells... Read more
British government retreats after Pope's critique of Equality Bill
After criticism from national religious leaders and Pope Benedict XVI, The British Government has retreated from plans to implement an... Read more
Pro-life organization responds to needs of pregnant women in Haiti
MaterCare International (MCI), an international organization of Catholic health professionals dedicated to the care of mothers and their born and... Read more
