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Pope Benedict notes challenges of subjectivism and materialism in the West
Meeting this morning with Frank De Coninck, the new ambassador of Belgium to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI noted... Read more
Church is not a parasite on society, but instead a great benefit to mankind, Spanish bishop says
In comments this week about the recent financial accord between the Spanish government and the Church, Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of... Read more
Religious freedom a right, not a privilege, says Mexican bishop
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico, Bishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago, told reporters this week that religious freedom... Read more
Bolivian cardinal: Don't be afraid to proclaim the Lord
The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, exhorted Bolivians this week not to be afraid... Read more
Archbishop calls for investigation of security forces after increased drug trafficking
Archbishop Francisco Robles Ortega of Monterrey has called for security forces to be investigated in response to indications that drug... Read more
Catholic aid organization says Turkey needs religious liberty that matches European standards
In advance of Pope Benedict XVI’s late November trip to Turkey and in the midst of continuing talks regarding Turkey’s... Read more
Paul teaches us to preach the Gospel of salvation to all, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI told some 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square today that St. Paul, who has often been... Read more
Baltimore Cardinal calls for offensive against pornography
Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore has asked Catholics to join him during Pornography Awareness Week in praying that the nation... Read more
Vatican mosaics to make North American debut
They’ve never left the Vatican — until now. Thirty-seven mosaics, depicting masterworks from the Renaissance to modern times, will be... Read more
Bishop takes on health care, reminds that spiritual life arises from sound mind and healthy body
The Church in West Virginia is called to transform the health of her communities, by promoting wellbeing in mind and... Read more
British archbishop denounces 'bigoted' faith schools policy
Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Birmingham has denounced a government proposal, which would control admissions to all new Catholic schools in... Read more
Argentinean archbishop encourages believers to take Christian life seriously
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata said this week that Christians need to live courageously and be faithful to the... Read more
Archbishop of Granada pulls seminarians out of Jesuit-run theology program
Archbishop Francisco Javier Martinez of Granada has decided to pull his seminarians out of the local Jesuit-run theology program, claiming... Read more
Nicaraguan pro-life leader warns “therapeutic” abortion a door to decriminalization of all abortions
The president of the Nicaraguan Association For Life, Rafael Cabrera Artola, has announced his support for the elimination of “therapeutic”... Read more
Spanish bishops warn that law on medical research an attack on life and dignity of human person
The bishops of Spain warned legislators this week that a proposed law on embryonic medical research “conflicts with the basic... Read more
Evangelization needs the work, inventiveness, and charisma of the laity, Bertone says
Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said today that the history of the Holy See’s journal, L’Osservatore Romano, “has shown... Read more
Colombian bishops call for understanding and express hope in humanitarian deal
The secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Fabian Marulanda, called on Colombians this week to show understanding in... Read more
Expert warns “right to child” does not exist
A renowned Peruvian doctor who has published a book on the ethical and moral problems of assisted reproduction said this... Read more
Bishops of Costa Rica caution against “all outbreaks of violence” in marches against trade agreement
The Bishops of Costa Rica called on those involved in protests yesterday and today against the signing of the Free... Read more
Bishop says Ukraine experiencing boom in ethics and theological formation
During a visit to the headquarters of Aid to the Church in Need, Auxiliary Bishop Yaroslav Pryriz of Sambir-Drohobycz in... Read more
