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Documentary to examine ‘Blood Money’ motive in abortion industry
An upcoming pro-life documentary named “Blood Money” aims to shake the viewer “to the very core” and expose the “inconvenient... Read more
Iowa bishop voices opposition to health care that covers abortion
Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines, Iowa is one of the latest bishops to voice his belief that any health care... Read more
Religious freedom bill an attack against Christians, Spanish bishop warns
Bishop Adolfo Gonzalez of Almeria has criticized the Spanish government’s proposal to reform the country’s laws on religious freedom, saying... Read more
Church cannot remain silent in face of threats against life, says Cardinal Rivera
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, has called Mexicans to rally to the defense of life from... Read more
Archdiocese of Havana to inaugurate new seminary in 2010
The Archdiocese of Havana announced this week that it will open a new seminary in 2010, the first such building... Read more
Pope praying for spread of Gospel and Christian courage in September
As Pope Benedict winds down his time at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, he is also praying for... Read more
Bishop Aquila outlines four principles for genuine health care reform
Bishop of Fargo, North Dakota Samuel J. Aquila has written a letter encouraging priests, deacons, vowed religious and laymen to... Read more
Vietnamese blogger arrested for challenging media distortions of Pope's speech
A blogger who was defending the Church against the state media’s distortions of Pope Benedict XVI’s June speech to Vietnamese... Read more
Bolivian bishop calls for respectful and honest campaign season
The secretary general of the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Jesus Juarez, has called for an honest and respectful campaign season.... Read more
Nations of the world must listen to the Catholic Church, says Tony Blair
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who converted to the Catholic faith a few years ago, addressed participants at the... Read more
Three hundred spread Gospel in French tourist towns
A French Catholic festival intended to announce the Gospel to tourists concluded on Sunday, with three hundred young adult Catholics... Read more
Father of Terri Schiavo remembered as ‘an inspiration’
The father of the late Terri Schindler Schiavo, Robert S. Schindler, Sr., died of heart failure on Saturday at the... Read more
Any re-election referendum must be transparent, says Colombian bishop
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Juan Vicente Cordoba Villota, said any referendum on whether to... Read more
Catholic Health Association denies endorsement of health care bill
In a statement released last Friday, the Catholic Health Association (CHA) clarified that it has not thrown its institutional support... Read more
Uruguay mulls allowing adoption by homosexuals despite Catholic opposition
Lawmakers in Uruguay passed a measure last week that would allow homosexual couples to adopt children, despite the strong opposition... Read more
Pope accepts resignations of both bishops from Diocese of Scranton
At a press conference in Scranton this morning, Bishop Joseph Martino announced that he and auxiliary bishop John Dougherty are... Read more
Vatican watcher stands by accuracy of report on papal 'reform of the reform'
The Italian Vatican analyst Andrea Tornielli wrote this past Saturday on his blog that the recent clarifications by high-ranking Vatican... Read more
‘Condom Olympics’ producer says abstinence not ‘right message’ for trafficked or drugged women
Critics of a "Condom Olympics" event held by the Miss Universe beauty pageant say the event is "counterproductive" and promotes... Read more
Persevere with joy, Cardinal Rigali says to diocesan pro-life leaders
Working to promote the dignity of human life has become more difficult in the past year but those doing the... Read more
Pope Benedict points to St. Monica as example of 'holy parent'
At Sunday’s Angelus prayer in the courtyard of Castel Gandolfo’s apostolic palace, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the previous week’s liturgical... Read more
