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Christian converts being forced to renounce faith and then destroy churches
Contrary to an earlier report by Fides, the outbreak of anti-Christian violence in India is not lessening. Some Christian converts... Read more
Italian bishops set aside day to fast and pray for Christians in India
The Italian Bishops’ Conference is inviting all Italian dioceses to join in a day of prayer and fasting on Friday,... Read more
Christians in Pakistan live in fear and constant threat
The secretary of the Catholic Biblical Commission of Pakistan and pastor in Lahore, Father Emmanuel Asi, explained this week that... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico City: Society that loses respect for life loses everything
In a recent editorial, the News Service of the Archdiocese of Mexico City (SIAME) denounced the ruling the country’s Supreme... Read more
Biographer of Cardinal Newman answers calumnies of homosexual lobby
Ian Ker, an expert biographer of English convert Cardinal John Henry Newman, answered the calumnies leveled against the Servant of... Read more
Christianity is a personal encounter with Jesus, not a 'new morality,' says Benedict XVI
Speaking to the pilgrims gathered at the Paul VI Hall this morning, Pope Benedict turned his attention to the conversion... Read more
‘Yahweh’ not to be used in liturgy, songs and prayers, Cardinal Arinze says
The Hebrew name for God is not to be used or pronounced in liturgical celebrations, songs and prayers, Cardinal Francis... Read more
Gainesville petition to overturn ‘bizarre’ bathroom law makes the ballot
A successful petition drive by a Gainesville, Florida civic group will place a Charter Amendment on the March 2009 ballot... Read more
Pro-life groups laud vice-presidential candidate’s support for pregnant daughter
Pro-life groups are praising prospective Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin and her family for supporting their unmarried teenage daughter... Read more
Bishop Weigand of Sacramento asks Pope Benedict for early retirement
Bishop of Sacramento William K. Weigand has asked Pope Benedict XVI permission to retire, citing a lack of physical energy. Read more
‘The family is a treasure, care for it!’ archbishop tells Catholics of Costa Rica
Archbishop Hugo Barrantes of San Jose in Costa Rica exhorted the more than 100,000 Catholics gathered for a pro-life march... Read more
Zogby online poll shows most Catholics think Palin good choice for McCain
A Zogby Interactive online poll of likely voters conducted in the aftermath of the announcement of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin... Read more
Opposition to caste system is root of attacks against Christians in India, says archbishop
In an interview with Vatican Radio, the Archbishop of Ranchi in India, Cardinal Telesforo Placidus Toppo, said that the Catholic... Read more
Mexican bishops renew calls to defend life in wake of Supreme Court ruling
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the constitutionality of a law in Mexico City legalizing abortion up... Read more
Attacks against Christians in Orissa lessening
Violence against Christians in the Indian state of Orissa appears to be subsiding after 26 people were killed and 4,000... Read more
Iraqi archbishop sends message to Muslim leaders for Ramadan
The Archbishop of Kirkuk, Iraq, Louis Sako, addressed the city’s Islamic leaders yesterday on the occasion of the beginning Ramadan. ... Read more
Catholic Charities assisting victims of Hurricane Gustav
Catholic Charities has announced that it is collecting financial donations to assist Gulf Coast communities that were damaged by Hurricane... Read more
Freed Colombian hostage reveals 'Pope’s voice was like a light' during captivity
During a press conference after her audience with Pope Benedict XVI on Monday at Castel Gandolfo, former Colombian presidential candidate... Read more
Pope to make one day visit to island of Sardinia
On Sunday September 7, the island of Sardinia, which lies southwest of Italy, will welcome Pope Benedict XVI for a... Read more
DNC Faith Caucus tries to claim ‘moral values’ for Democrats
The final Faith in Action panel at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday in Denver addressed the engagement of... Read more
