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19th Century anti-Catholic laws hampering voucher programs
During the 19th and 20th centuries U.S. culture was largely Protestant and thus resistant to Catholic beliefs and culture. This... Read more
Deranged German man tries to get into Pope's car
The spokesman for the Pope, Fr. Fredrico Lombardi, dismissed any intention of an attack on the Holy Father by a... Read more
Benedict XVI--Christians are always and everywhere members of one Body
Continuing his catechesis on the connection between Jesus and the Church, the Holy Father spoke today on St. Cyprian, "the... Read more
Benedict issues challenge to leaders at the G8 Summit
Today marks the start of the G8 summit that is being held in Heiligendamm, Germany. At the end of the... Read more
Cardinal Pell decries the slippery slope cloning will lead to
The Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, has spoken out strongly against the proposed legislation legalizing cloning in New South... Read more
“The Family, Sanctuary of Life” to be theme of 18th Marian Day of the Family in Spain
Organizers have announced that the XVIII Marian Day of the Family in Spain will be held on September 8 and... Read more
Documentary on miracle of Pacocha submarine debuts in Peru
The documentary “Miracle on the Pacocha,” which recounts the miraculous rescue of the crew of the submarine BAP Pacocha that... Read more
Jesuit priest yearns to return to Buddhist homeland
The first Buddhist convert to Catholicism from the country of Bhutan, Fr. Kinley Tshering, is hoping to return to his... Read more
Assisted suicide clinics in Switzerland killing those suffering only from depression
Officials have uncovered evidence that two clinics in Switzerland are helping clients to die who are simply depressed rather than... Read more
Catholic University of Argentina: “right to abortion” non-existent
In response to proposals that would liberalize abortion laws in Buenos Aires and in other Argentinean provinces, the dean of... Read more
California firm launches national campaign to preserve umbilical cord blood
The Cord Blood Registry, a blood bank in San Bruno, has launched a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness of... Read more
Pray for Iraqi Christians before the faith is gone
The international president of Aid to the Church in Need, Hans-Peter Rothlin, is calling for prayers for the Church in... Read more
Spokane Diocese emerges out of bankruptcy
The Diocese of Spokane is expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, thanks to donations that are coming in from... Read more
Australian Archdiocese proposes oath of fidelity for Catholic school leaders
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney wants its school leaders to publicly commit to a vow of fidelity by adhering to... Read more
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Bishop of Rhode Island condemns Giuliani's abortion stance
Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island received an invitation in the mail recently from none other than Rudy Giuliani. The... Read more
President of Mexico meets with Pope, renews invitation to visit
This morning the Pope received Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, the president of Mexico in an audience. He also met with the... Read more
Cardinal Rivera of Mexico City backs politicians efforts to fight new abortion law
Speaking with reporters after Sunday Mass, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City, expressed his support for public officials who... Read more
President of Colombian bishops calls on rebels to be “flexible” in hostage release negotiations
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Augusto Castro, has again called on the “Armed Revolutionary Forces of... Read more
Archbishop Ncube accuses govt. of Zimbabwe of brainwashing and intimidation
Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe is training young adolescents to reinforce his police units by using brainwashing techniques in army... Read more
Bush to speak about Cuba during meeting with Benedict XVI
US President George W. Bush said this weekend he hopes to speak with Pope Benedict XVI about Cuba and “it’s... Read more
