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Skip referendum on assisted fertilization, say Italian bishops
The president of the Bishops Conference of Italy, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, is promoting the creation of a civic committee that... Read more
Church in Colombia target of violence in last 20 years
The Bishops Conference of Colombia is reporting that during the last 20 years, 65 priests and religious have been murdered... Read more
Pope tells Senegal: remain united with bishops; continue seeking peace
This morning, Pope John Paul welcomed Felix Oudiane, Senegal’s new ambassador, to the Vatican, noting that country’s commitment to “seeking... Read more
Pro-life leader reveals latest efforts of pro-abortion movement to defeat pro-lifers
With a recent shift in public opinion that seems to have placed pro-lifers in a more positive light, pro-life leader... Read more
Australian Catholic college cancels talk by “pre-Christian” scholar
An Australian Catholic college cancelled a lecture by “pre-Christian” feminist theologian Carol Christ Saturday, reported the Sidney Morning Herald. Read more
Gibson plans new movie about Fatima
After the huge success of The Passion of the Christ Braveheart star, Mel Gibson will soon release a film about... Read more
First California church abuse cases set for trial
Two California dioceses are scheduled to go to trial March 14 for cases of alleged sexual abuse by priests. Read more
Pro-life community inflamed by ‘Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers’
According to pro-abortion supporters, today is the “National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers”, a day they say, to recognize... Read more
NY bishops support tax credits for families to save Catholic schools
The New York Catholic Conference is supporting a bill in the state Senate that would provide income-tax credits of up... Read more
Archbishop Chaput decries death penalty
On Wednesday, Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput praised a recent Supreme Court decision which bans the use of the death penalty... Read more
Bishops’ spokesperson hails UN declaration against human cloning
The United Nations declaration against all forms of human cloning, including therapeutic cloning, “is a powerful statement in favor of... Read more
Vatican confirms, Pope will return for Holy Week
In a statement this morning, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls confirmed hopes that Pope John Paul II will... Read more
Pro-life supporters, Terri’s brother hopeful about new legislation aimed at saving Schiavo
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced a piece of legislation which many hope could... Read more
“Barrabas” says Passion filming led to his conversion
The Archdiocese of Madrid’s publication “Alpha and Omega” publised an article in its latest edition on the testimony of the... Read more
Portuguese priest sparks controversy by denying Communion to anti-life leaders
A Franciscan priest in Portugal has caused a stir throughout the media for his refusal to give Communion to public... Read more
Bolivian bishops call for reconciliation in midst of deep national crisis
The Bishops Conference of Bolivia has issued a statement entitled, “In the name of Christ, Be reconciled,” in which they... Read more
Catholic Action Group supports boycott of Comic Relief fundraiser
Another pro-life group has come out in support of a boycott by Catholics of Red Nose Day, a fundraising event... Read more
Students ask court to prevent university from violating constitutional rights
The students of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Arizona State University College of Law is asking a federal court... Read more
Believers must join forces to renew society, Pope tells Georgian Ambassador
In a message earlier today, the Holy Father welcomed new Georgian ambassador, Princess Khetevane Bagration de Moukhrani to the Holy... Read more
Catholic Charities urges Congress to protect programs that serve the poor
Catholic Charities USA has urged Congress to protect programs that assist the poorest and most vulnerable members of society from... Read more
