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Portuguese bishops call meeting to analyze referendum vote on abortion
The Catholic bishops of Portugal say the “yes” vote in Sunday’s referendum on abortion is by no means the end... Read more
Pope changes things up in Vatican Dicastery
Pope Benedict XVI made major changes in leadership at the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Thursday, accepting the resignation of... Read more
Bishop Aquila challenges Catholic politicians to act in accord with their faith
Bishop Samuel Aquila, the Bishop of Fargo, has issued a strong challenge to Catholic politicians, reminding them that they have... Read more
Pope to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at Santa Sabina
The Press Office of the Holy See announced this morning that Pope Benedict will preside at an Ash Wednesday Mass... Read more
Bishop says Turkey should promote pluralism and respect for minorities
“In order to counter nationalist ambitions, Turkey must continue its journey towards a democratic process that will admit of pluralism... Read more
Anniversary of apparition of child Jesus to Sister Lucia to be commemorated in Spain
In order to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the apparition of the Child Jesus to Sister Lucia in 1926, various... Read more
Most doctors in Portugal oppose abortion
The Dean of the College of Medicine of Portugal, Pedro Nunes, said this week that the Physicians’ Code of Ethics... Read more
Pro-life leaders denounce report on abortion in Nicaragua
Pro-life doctors and leaders in Nicaragua have strongly denounced the lack of scientific basis and the clear pro-abortion slant of... Read more
Lebanese Catholics and Muslims honor slain Hariri, rally against Syria
Around 300,000 Lebanese gathered in Beirut’s Martyrs Square yesterday to honor Rafik al-Hariri, the former premier who was killed two... Read more
Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides aid to tornado victims
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is providing assistance to victims of the recent tornados in Florida. Read more
Archbishop of Paris pays visit to Yad Vashem
Archbishop André Vingt-Trois of Paris is leading more than 600 French pilgrims, including clergymen, theologians, pilgrimage tour operators and journalists,... Read more
Cardinal Zen calls for China-Vatican negotiations, denies obstructing communications
In response to recent media reports, Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong has reemphasized his desire to see negotiations... Read more
Pope offers prayers for peace and stability in Korea
Thursday morning at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received the President of the Republic of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun. The Holy... Read more
Cardinal Bertone to hold summit on Latin American situation
From February 15 to 17, a meeting of Pontifical representatives to Latin America will be held in the Vatican. The... Read more
Vatican Prefect for Clergy reemphasizes the value of priestly celibacy
In an article published this Wednesday by the daily edition of L'Osservatore Romano, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, Prefect of the Congregation... Read more
Benedict receives relatives of Israelis soldiers abducted by Hezbollah and Hamas
At the conclusion of his Wednesday General Audience today, Pope Benedict XVI received the relatives of three soldiers who were... Read more
Christians should announce the Gospel without fear, says Pope Benedict XVI
This morning Pope Benedict XVI received Bishops from the Italian dioceses of the Marche region along with a group of... Read more
Vatican addresses “serious anti-Christian attack” in Lebanon
Both Pope Benedict XVI and his Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, have addressed a Tuesday morning bomb attack in... Read more
Spain even more generous than Latin America: 800 Spanish missionary priests
According to the Spanish bishops’ Committee on Missions and Cooperation Between Churches, a total of 800 Spanish diocesan priests are... Read more
Spanish diocese prohibits use of Catholic buildings by pseudo-religious sects and movements
This week the Archdiocese of Burgos in Spain announced it has prohibited the use of church buildings and facilities by... Read more
