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Evangelicals in Spain support Socialist plan to dissolve Catholicism
The executive secretary of the Federation of the Evangelical Entities of Spain, Mariano Blazquez Burgo, has asked the Socialist government... Read more
Italian atheist bus campaign fails to materialize
An Italian atheist group’s attempt to copy a British atheist bus advertisement campaign has stalled because of poor fundraising and... Read more
Cardinal calls for end to ‘burdensome stigma’ surrounding leprosy
Marking the 56th World Leprosy Day on Sunday, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragán on Sunday delivered a speech praising efforts to... Read more
Passage of FOCA would translate into hatred for the unborn, Bishop Vasa writes
Robert Vasa, Bishop of Baker, Oregon has published a vehement essay charging that those who profess to love God, but... Read more
Hollywood sect seeks expansion in Colombia
The Church of Scientology, which has as a number of Hollywood stars as its spokespersons and members, is seeking to... Read more
Indiana Catholics remember Roe v. Wade, look to defeat FOCA
Catholics in South Bend, Indiana marked the tragedy of the legalization of abortion at an evening Mass and vigil at... Read more
Terrorist group attacks Apostolic Nunciature in Venezuela
The terrorist group known as “La Piedrita” launched six tear gas canisters inside the Apostolic Nunciature in Venezuela, taking advantage... Read more
Bolivian president claims to be Catholic but worships the ‘Pachamama’
After attending a Mass in which he received Communion, Bolivian President Evo Morales said he was Catholic but that he... Read more
Pope Benedict to visit town hall in Rome
The Holy Father has accepted an invitation from the mayor and local council of Rome to visit their town hall... Read more
Pope sends greetings to President Barack Obama
This morning Pope Benedict sent a telegram welcoming Barack Obama as the new President of the United States and assuring... Read more
Knights of Columbus launch ‘Coats for Kids’ program
On Monday the Knights of Columbus began to distribute thousands of coats to needy children through its “Coats for Kids”... Read more
New pro-life ad depicting Obama as unborn child to run during Inauguration
A new pro-life ad that depicts an unborn child who grows up to become President-elect Barack Obama will air repeatedly... Read more
Rebels set fire to crowded church in Congo
The Ugandan army has accused rebels of setting fire to a crowded Catholic church in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,... Read more
English bishops announce evangelization training initiative
Bishop of Nottingham Malcolm McMahon, the prelate responsible for missions in England and Wales, recently urged parishes to make evangelization... Read more
Google sides with anti-Prop. 8 lawsuits in amicus briefs
At least sixty amicus curiae briefs have been filed with the California Supreme Court, variously arguing for and against to... Read more
Bishops call on Obama not to abandon pro-life policies
In a letter made public today, the U.S. bishops ask president-elect Barack Obama to continue President Bush’s pro-life policies particularly... Read more
Calls for investigation after botched abortion at clinic in Madrid leaves woman dead
The spokesman for the organization Spanish Alternative (Alternativa Espanola), Francisco Torres Garcia, denounced Madrid city officials for continuing to allow... Read more
Pope moves 10 closer to sainthood
On Saturday, the Holy Father authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to announce the approval of the miracles... Read more
Seventh World Meeting of Families to be held in Milan
The Italian city of Milan will be the site of the next World Meeting of Families, scheduled to take place... Read more
Stamps with portraits of seven Popes to mark 80th anniversary of Vatican City State
The Vatican Post Office will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Vatican City State by issuing seven stamps with the... Read more
