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'Homosexuals will not get into Heaven' is not the true Catholic teaching, Vatican spokesman clarifies
Following the release of comments attributed to Mexican Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, according to which allegedly he said that homosexuals... Read more
Christian Life Movement to place greater emphasis on promotion of life, dignity and rights of the human person
The General Coordinator of the Christian Life Movement, Eduardo Regal, announced Tuesday that the ecclesial movement will place a new... Read more
Abortion amendment to Senate health care bill will have Stupak language, senator’s spokesman confirms
A bipartisan group of senators opposed to taxpayer funding for abortion is preparing an amendment to the Senate health care... Read more
N.Y. lawmakers vote against same-sex 'marriage'
On Wednesday Dec. 2, the New York Senate voted 38-24 against a bill to legalize same-sex "marriage" in the state. Read more
Judge bars same-sex 'marriage' from taking place in Argentina
A federal judge in Buenos Aires has barred same-sex “marriage” from taking place in the Argentinean capital this week, overturning... Read more
American expert speaks on significance of Papal vision of beauty
On November 22, Pope Benedict XVI attracted the eyes of the world to the Sistine Chapel where he welcomed a... Read more
Archdiocese in D.C. still committed to serving, despite same-sex 'marriage' bill
The Archdiocese of Washington D.C. and Catholic Charities are still “committed to continuing to serve the people of the District... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls life of William of Saint-Thierry and his teachings on love
In today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI delved into the life and teachings of William of St. Thierry, a Cistercian... Read more
Cardinal Cipriani invites woman repentant of abortion to become an 'apostle of life'
During a radio program this week, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima invited a woman who repented of having an... Read more
Holy Father highlights JPII document on the Sacrament of Penance
At the end of his general audience, Pope Benedict XVI reminded those present that today is the 25th anniversary of... Read more
‘Mean-spirited’ minority wrong to claim Christmas offends non-Christians, Bill Donohue says
Christians should not show timidity in cultural disputes over traditional Christmas songs, displays and Nativity scenes, the head of the... Read more
March for life attracts 50,000 in Costa Rica
Some 50,000 people participated in the “Costa Rica March for Life and the Family” on November 28, which concluded with... Read more
USCCB delegation visits tropical storm ravaged El Salvador
From December 1-3, Bishop John Manz, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, accompanied by Oblate Father Andrew Small, director for the Church... Read more
Bishop-elect of Cheyenne an outdoorsman from a faith-filled family
Fr. Paul D. Etienne, the bishop-elect of Cheyenne, is an Indiana outdoorsman whose vocation was nourished by a faithful mother... Read more
Irish clerical sex abuse report reveals ‘betrayal of sacred trust,’ bishops say
Last week an Irish government investigation released its report about the Irish bishops’ failure to combat and report clerical sexual... Read more
Christian Life Movement begins 3rd plenary assembly in Ecuador
Some 250 delegates from 17 countries are participating in the 3rd Plenary Assembly of the Christian Life Movement, which is... Read more
U.S. Ambassador pledges continued cooperation between USA and Vatican in global AIDS battle
Dr. Miguel H. Diaz, U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, calls the cooperation of the United States and the Church in... Read more
Benedict XVI reminds theologians to be humble in their search for truth
During a Mass with members of the International Theological Commission, the Pope reflected on the virtues of both St. Damien... Read more
Research abandoned on contraceptive vaccine to ‘immunize’ women against pregnancy
A leading contraceptive researcher has abandoned her attempts to create a vaccine that would render a woman “immune” from pregnancy.... Read more
First vote for same-sex 'marriage' approved in D.C.
On Tuesday, D.C. council members voted 11 to 2 in favor of a bill that will allow same-sex “marriage” in... Read more
