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Cardinal Martini’s book gives scandal to the faithful, archbishop says
Archbishop Hector Aguer of the La Plata in Argentina said on Monday that the new book by Cardinal Carlo Maria... Read more
University officer fired for criticizing homosexual politics files lawsuit
A university administrator fired from the University of Toledo for her published remarks criticizing homosexuality and expressing her Christian views... Read more
Founder of Italian Communist Party converted before death
During the presentation of the first international catalogue of stamps, Archbishop Luigi De Magistris, prefect emeritus of the Apostolic Penitentiary,... Read more
Holy See not in favor of death penalty for gays, Vatican spokesman clarifies
A proposed EU declaration which would condemn “discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity” has been criticized by Archbishop... Read more
Cuba now has second blessed, a ‘champion of charity’
Thousands of Cubans came together on Saturday for the beatification of Father Jose Olallo Valdes, called the Father of the... Read more
Bishop Jaime Soto becomes new head of Diocese of Sacramento
This past Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Bishop William Weigand as the head of the Diocese of... Read more
Man has the need for God, even if he does not realize it, says Holy Father
To mark the 100th anniversary of several Italian pontifical seminaries, the Holy Father met with the student representatives at the... Read more
Holy See calls for international collaboration on financial crisis
At a time when “uncertainty and anxiety seem to prevail” in the financial world, the Holy See is challenging the... Read more
Thousands of Catholics protest government violations of justice
In one of the largest protests to be held in Vietnam in decades, more than 5,000 people gathered in a... Read more
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Planned Parenthood offers ‘lethal’ gift certificates for the holiday season
The Indiana affiliate of Planned Parenthood is offering gift certificates for birth control and other services, including abortion. While an... Read more
Florida Governor’s wedding targeted by homosexual activists
Following the recent electoral victory of a marriage amendment proposed for the Florida constitution, homosexual activists plan to demonstrate outside... Read more
Spotlight on Bishop Martino could brighten following vocal pro-life stand
Bishop of Scranton Joseph F. Martino’s October comments emphasizing the importance of abortion in Catholic voters’ decisions could result in... Read more
Bishops encourage help and reconciliation among two Koreas
Fides news agency reported this week that during a recent meeting in Suji, South Korea the Church in South Korea... Read more
Archbishop warns alcoholism wreaking havoc on Mexican society
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca warned this week that alcoholism has become a social illness and urged Mexicans... Read more
President Bush announces anti-AIDS efforts reaching two million
President George W. Bush on Monday discussed his administration’s AIDS relief policies, announcing that the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS... Read more
Girl cured of terminal cancer brought new Cuban blessed to the altars
The website of the Catholic bishops of Cuba announced just hours before the beatification of Father Jose Olallo Valdes that... Read more
Vatican official announces new document for 2009 on refugees
The secretary for the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants, Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, announced last week... Read more
Holy Father speaks of conforming our lives to the Lord
Before praying the Angelus at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Benedict visited the Vatican Basilica of San Lorenzo to... Read more
Pope warns university students against the isolation of technology
Greeting professors, staff and students from the University of Parma, Italy today, the Holy Father cautioned of the dangers of... Read more
The Church cries for Christ to save it from mortal danger, Pope explains
Opening the season of Advent on Saturday by praying Vespers, Pope Benedict XVI said that the cry of the Church,... Read more
