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Benedict XVI meets Mohammad Khatami for dialogue about the Middle East
"This morning, Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, former president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited His Holiness Benedict XVI. He also... Read more
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Pro-family leader warns against federal ‘hate crimes’ as President Bush speaks out against current House efforts
A California pro-family leader has warned about the consequences of passing "hate crimes" laws for children, religious leaders and regular... Read more
Pro-Abortion senator prohibited from speaking at Catholic high school graduation
A Catholic all-girls high school withdrew its invitation to Sen. Claire McCaskill to speak at this year’s graduation ceremony because... Read more
ABC reschedules debate about God
Actor Kirk Cameron and best-selling author Ray Comfort will square off with two atheists this weekend for a 90-minute debate... Read more
Spanish authorities reject calls to investigate firing of waitress who refused to undergo abortion
The civil organization E-Cristians has denounced Spanish officials for refusing to investigate the firing of a waitress at a restaurant... Read more
Spanish Cardinal denounces “climate of intolerance and anti-ecclesial fanaticism” in Italy
Cardinal Julian Herranz denounced the “climate of intolerance and anti-ecclesial fanaticism” currently present in Italy. The cardinal’s comments came in... Read more
Episcopal leadership upset over installation of bishop for parallel conservative church
The leadership of the Episcopalian Church of the United States is upset over the pending installation this weekend of a... Read more
Teacher sues after ‘In God We Trust’ classroom poster is ordered removed
A teacher is suing his school district after officials ordered him to remove classroom posters that make reference to God.... Read more
Italian Comic’s Comedy of Errors
The Italian comic Andrea Rivera’s recent outburst against the Church because of its stands on euthanasia, evolution, and contraception has... Read more
President Bush reminds Americans of the importance of prayer
This morning at the White House, President Bush commemorated the National Day of Prayer. He called upon Americans to remember... Read more
Archbishop Tomasi addresses human suffering in Iraq
Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi C.S., delivered a talk during an international conference called by the U.N. High Commission for Refugees... Read more
New Zealand bishops demand balance in polarized ‘spanking’ debate
The Catholic bishops of New Zealand are calling on government to support and help parents make the best possible decisions... Read more
Family, vocations, catechesis, main themes at upcoming CELAM conference
Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina Estevez, the former prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments,... Read more
Pro-life group urges Amnesty International to protect life of unborn
Women for Life International is urging Amnesty International not to adopt a policy that would recognize access to abortion as... Read more
Pro-family group decries new attempt to legalize same-sex unions in Washington State
The Alliance for Marriage has urged citizens of Washington state to send an urgent request to their state legislators asking... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Christians to imitate Virgin Mary, be guided by God’s signs
As the month traditionally set aside for devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary begins, the Vatican has announced that Pope... Read more
New bishop installed for Dallas
A new bishop was installed for the Diocese of Dallas yesterday afternoon. Bishop Kevin Farrell succeeds the long-serving Bishop Charles... Read more
“We are an army opposed to abortion,” says president of El Salvador
The president of El Salvador, Elias Antonio Saca, said this week, “In El Salvador, we are an army of defenders... Read more
