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Bishop Sgreccia presents Pope with 'Encyclopedia of Bioethics and Legal science'
The president emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Bishop Elio Sgreccia, presented Pope Benedict XVI with a copy of... Read more
Rutherford Institute takes case of boy given psych evaluation after drawing Jesus
The Rutherford Institute is taking on the case of a Massachusetts second grader who was forced by the local school... Read more
Catholics United group avoids taking stand on legal abortion
Catholics United, responding to charges that it is a “fake Catholic group” for supporting the Senate health care bill despite... Read more
Society's future depends on youth devoted to intellectual charity, Pope tells students
Thursday evening Pope Benedict XVI opened the doors of St. Peter's to the university students of Rome for solemn vespers.... Read more
Argentinean bishops urge peace and reconciliation
This week the spokesman for the Argentinean Bishops’ Conference, Father Jorge Oesterheld, noted that the bishops are concerned about the... Read more
Unity, formation and gospel message essential, Pope tells Belarusian prelates
In an audience with the bishops of Belarus today, the Pope reminded the bishops of the importance of bearing witness... Read more
Senator Nelson rejects Casey's proposed abortion compromise
As Senate Democrats attempt to reach a compromise with Senator Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) on the health care bill, Sen. Bob Casey... Read more
Pope reflects on importance of religion for peace in the world
On Thursday in the Vatican, the Holy Father met with and received the Letters of Credence from eight new ambassadors... Read more
Pro-life group goes Christmas caroling at abortion clinics
This Saturday, the Pro-Life Action League will hold its seventh annual “Empty Manger” Christmas Caroling Day, visiting four abortion clinics... Read more
Young people around the world send Christmas greetings to Pope Benedict XVI
The president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, explained this week that young people around... Read more
Nuncio demands quick intervention following anti-Christian attacks in Iraq
Archbishop Francis Chullikat, the Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq and Jordan, has demanded the immediate intervention by Iraqi leaders to “guarantee... Read more
Rogue archbishop dismissed by Pope Benedict from clerical state
The Holy See announced on Thursday that the former Archbishop of Lusaka, Emmanuel Milingo, has been dismissed from the clerical... Read more
Benedict XVI officially accepts Irish bishop's resignation
Pope Benedict XVI has officially accepted the resignation of Bishop of Limerick Donal Murray. Murray stepped down due to information... Read more
Education and healthcare are useless without right to life, says abortion survivor
Melissa Ohden, the survivor a failed saline abortion at six months, admitted to CNA in an interview that she “was... Read more
Pro-life Catholic pulls even with Gov. Charlie Crist in Florida’s Senate primary race
A pro-life Catholic is now even in the polls with incumbent Gov. Charlie Crist in the Florida Republican primary race... Read more
iPhone interactive guide for Vatican Museums released
An Italian travel guide company has produced an interactive guide for the Vatican Museums for the iPhone and the iPod... Read more
Activists target California mayor for comments on sinfulness of homosexual acts
A California mayor’s comments saying that homosexuals are committing sin that will keep them out of heaven have caused uproar... Read more
Senate passed Nelson Amendment language in two December bills, Catholic bishops note
The U.S. Catholic bishops have again urged senators to place language restricting abortion funding into the health care bill. They... Read more
Cardinal Hummes calls priests to strengthen ministry through prayer
The prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, encouraged priests this week not to neglect prayer because... Read more
Christian Medical Association CEO quits AMA, advises colleagues to follow suit
On Tuesday, Dr. David Stevens, CEO of the Christian Medical Association (CMA), announced that he is canceling his membership to... Read more
