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Deal with homosexual couple threatens education rights, archbishop says
A recent agreement between the government of British Columbia and homosexual activists is an unwarranted intrusion on the rights of... Read more
Book by longtime Vatican Secretary of State published
Made public at the Holy See Press Office this morning, was a compilation of 12 speeches made by Cardinal Angelo... Read more
Pope’s “courier” speaks of his friendship with Benedict XVI
Thaddäus Kühnel is not only the Pope’s “courier,” he’s his chauffuer, friend, and confidant. A 28 year-long friendship unites them... Read more
Colombian people praying for miracle for canonization of revered priest
The inhabitants of Angostura, a small town in the Colombian region of Antioquia, are praying with hope for a miracle... Read more
Archbishop says peace in southern Mexico “within reach”
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca in southern Mexico has encouraged the main parties involved in recently begun peace... Read more
Argentinean prelate: Unborn child should never be seen as an aggressor
Archbishop Jose Luis Mollaghan of Rosario said this week “the unborn child should never be seen as an aggressor, but... Read more
National Youth Day brings young people together from Uruguay and Argentina
Bishops, priests and more than 200 young people from Uruguay and Argentina gathered in Paysandu this week to participate in... Read more
Central African Republic bishop says Church has “great moral authority”
“In a country that is still being plagued by civil unrest and where the government is weak, the Catholic Church... Read more
Pope: St. Philip invites us to allow ourselves to be conquered by Jesus
St. Philip is the latest Apostle to gain Pope Benedict XVI’s attention. The Holy Father, who has been working his... Read more
Polish priests spied on John Paul II, says cardinal
Pope John Paul II was spied on in the Vatican by priests who acted as informers for secret services in... Read more
Muslim theologian hails John Paul II
A leading Muslim theologian described Pope John Paul II as “the light of inter-religious dialogue” at the international meeting of... Read more
Thousands flock to honor Mother Teresa
Thousands of people, including Christians, Muslims, and Hindus, gathered in Calcutta yesterday to mark the ninth anniversary of the death... Read more
New campaign launched to evangelize the Catholic faith
Catholics must not be afraid to speak out about their faith, says a new national campaign that will be launched... Read more
Miami archbishop emphasizes duty to pray for one’s enemies
In a letter to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Miami, intended to express solidarity with the bishops of Cuba... Read more
“Secularist mentality” of government a risk to democracy, warns Spanish archbishop
In his latest pastoral letter, Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona criticized the Spanish government for seeking to impose a secularist... Read more
Archbishop of Madrid launches “unappealable” call to evangelize young people
In a message entitled, “Bringing Christ to Young People in the New School Year,” Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of... Read more
Cardinal Rivera calls for dialogue in election disputes
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, is calling on Mexicans to embrace dialogue as the means to resolving... Read more
Vatican Cardinal voices support for Scottish prelates in their nuclear weapons protest
Cardinal Renato Martino, President of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, announced today his support for the Bishops... Read more
Pope’s meeting with evangelicals is an important step, says Cardinal Kasper
A meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and German Protestant ministers in Regensburg, scheduled for his upcoming trip to his homeland,... Read more
Pope may outline his thoughts on evolution meeting
A scientist invited to take part in Pope Benedict XVI’s recent symposium on creation and evolution told APCom today that... Read more
