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German weekly highlights role of the Stasi in attempt on John Paul II’s life
The German weekly Der Spiegel has published a report indicating that Communist Germany’s Ministry for State Security (Stasi) unleashed “one... Read more
New book recounts Pope Pius XII’s efforts to save thousands of Jews
A new book by the Italian-American nun and expert in literature Sister Margherita Marchione entitled, “Pius XII: The Truth Will... Read more
Global security must not rely on nuclear weapons, Vatican official stresses
The International Atomic Energy Agency is currently holding its General Conference in Vienna, Austria. Archbishop Dominique Mamberti addressed the assembly... Read more
Real faith does not impose itself, Pope Benedict teaches
Bishops and other clergy from Kazakhstan and Central Asia, a region with few Catholics, met with Pope Benedict this morning... Read more
Bishop of Scranton pledges vigilance in correcting pro-choice Catholic politicians
Bishop Joseph F. Martino of the Diocese of Scranton has directed a pastoral letter on pro-life matters to be read... Read more
Opus Dei to produce Italian cartoon and mini-series on St. Josemaria Escriva
As the eightieth anniversary of its October 2, 1928 founding approaches, Opus Dei is producing an Italian TV cartoon and... Read more
Archbishop of Portland rebukes Catholic Oregon governor for hosting NARAL fundraiser
The Archbishop of Portland, Oregon John G. Vlazny is lamenting the fact that Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has become “a... Read more
Christian woman killed in India as anti-Christian violence continues
Another Christian woman was killed and 300 more houses were burned down in anti-Christian violence in the India state of... Read more
Cardinal Canizares calls on Catholic schools to teach socialist course in conformity with Church doctrine
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, has sent a letter to the administrators, teachers, parents and students of the... Read more
Accusations by Chavez show lack of credibility, says Venezuelan archbishop
Archbishop Baltazar Porras lamented the recent insults and accusations leveled by officials of the Hugo Chavez government against certain individuals... Read more
Family members deplore filmmaker’s distortion of girl under consideration for sainthood
The siblings of Alexia Gonzalez-Barros y Gonzalez, whose cause of beatification is underway, have sent a letter to Spanish filmmaker... Read more
Bishops of India call on government to respond to anti-Christian violence
The Bishops’ Conference of India issued a statement this week denouncing the anti-Christian violence that has swept the country and... Read more
Brazilian bishop affirms chastity as a means of perfecting the human person
Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Dias Duarte of Rio de Janeiro said this week during an international congress on sexuality that the... Read more
Bronze angel disappears from Padre Pio center; police search for leads
Pennsylvania police are investigating the disappearance of a 1,200 pound bronze angel that was reportedly stolen from the grounds of... Read more
‘Bella’ star joins 40 Days for Life vigil at L.A. abortion clinic
Eduardo Verastegui, the Mexican actor who starred in the movie “Bella,” joined pro-life sidewalk counselors and prayerful demonstrators at a... Read more
Benedict XVI encourages the faithful to be open to the Truth of the Gospel
Continuing his reflections on St. Paul, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated today's audience to two episodes that demonstrate Paul's respect and... Read more
Pope Benedict’s prayer intentions for October published
This morning Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the month of October were announced by the Holy See’s Press Office. Read more
New federal rules would prevent ‘blacklisting’ of Catholic hospitals, healthcare leader says
William J. Cox, President and Executive Director of the Alliance of Catholic Healthcare, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department... Read more
Alveda King cites personal experience in call to defund Planned Parenthood
Pro-life leader Dr. Alveda King, niece of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., recently discussed her past... Read more
Minnesota professor endorses YouTube videos of Eucharistic desecrations
Paul Zachary Myers, a science blogger and biology professor at the University of Minnesota at Morris who posted on his... Read more
