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Divine Mercy Shrine prepares for annual celebration
Several thousand pilgrims are expected to gather at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge this weekend for... Read more
Cardinal George makes first public appearance since falling
Cardinal Francis George made his first public appearance since falling over the weekend. He was present for the dedication of... Read more
Human Life International responds to new Portuguese abortion law
The President of Human Life International (HLI) has responded to Tuesday's press reports that Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva has... Read more
Independent Catholic magazine in Cuba to cease operations, due to funding shortfall
The Catholic magazine Vitral announced on Tuesday that it would fold due to a lack of resources. Read more
Mexico City official backs abortion for minors without parental consent
The director of the Institute for Youth in Mexico City, Javier Hidalgo, announced this week he would support a move... Read more
Health Minister reveals support for legal abortion in Brazil
Brazil’s Health Minister, Jose Gomes Temporao, announced publicly this week that he supports efforts to legalize abortion in the country,... Read more
False remains of Joan of Arc were never considered relics, French diocese says
The Diocese of Tours said this week the supposed remains of St. Joan of Arc, preserved in Chinon (France) are... Read more
Independent audit of Boston child protection shows tremendous progress
The Archdiocese of Boston announced yesterday that the results of a full and independent audit of the archdiocese regarding its... Read more
Let us witness to the death and resurrection of the Lord, Benedict says
More than 50,000 people crowded into St. Peter’s Square this Easter Wednesday to attend today's general audience. The Pope, who... Read more
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Catholic Bioethics organization urges Senate to reject bill in favor of embryonic research
The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) is urging the U.S. Senate to reject bill S.5, which would provide taxpayer money... Read more
Italian bishops react to graffiti threats against Pope, Genoa prelate
The Italian bishops' daily newspaper, Avvenire, sharply criticized the recent wave of anti-Church graffiti in Genoa, including death threats against... Read more
Iowa bishop steps down due to health problems
Pope Benedict XVI has granted a request by Bishop Joseph L. Charron, C.PP.S., of Des Moines, Iowa to retire due... Read more
Spanish cardinal warns of danger of denying or forgetting Resurrection
During Easter Sunday Mass, the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, warned that to deny or forget the Resurrection would... Read more
Spanish bishop chides clergy: dress like priests and stop communal confessions
In a letter sent to all the priests of his diocese, Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Tarazona exhorted the clergy to... Read more
57,000 registered so far for WYD 2008 in Sydney
Last March 2nd registration opened for World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney. After a little more than a month, more... Read more
Scottish Cardinal urges Christians to ‘live simply’, be good stewards of creation
The symbols and Scripture readings of the Easter season remind Christians of their responsibility to be good stewards of the... Read more
Socialists in Mexico now seeking to legalize euthanasia
According to the Mexican daily “Milenio,” this week the Socialist party in Mexico is planning to send another proposal to... Read more
Pope Benedict to celebrate 80th birthday with a Mass this Sunday
The Vatican issued a reminder this morning that Pope Benedict XVI will mark the occasion of his 80th birthday with... Read more
Investigation continues in case of Ghanaian Catholic Priest Killed In Kenya
Investigations continue into the case of Fr. Martin Addai, 46, who was shot on March 10, while driving from the... Read more
UK Church in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales’s have expressed support for the people of Zimbabwe and have said the church... Read more
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