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Thousands rally for same-sex marriage protest
Organizers are calling it the largest-ever demonstration on Parliament Hill. Holding placards and chanting “Defend marriage,” between 15,000 and 20,000... Read more
Morning-after pill to require no prescription across Canada
The morning-after pill, also known as Plan B, is set to become available across Canada without a doctor’s prescription this... Read more
Canadian Parliament to vote on marriage amendment
Canada’s members of Parliament are expected to vote today on an amendment that would define legal marriage as the union... Read more
Iran liberalizes laws on abortion
The Iranian parliament voted today to legalize abortion for foetuses who are deemed mentally and physically disabled, reported BBC News. Read more
Lutherans propose ordination of homosexuals
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America may become the first U.S.-based Lutheran denomination to approve the ordination of active homosexuals... Read more
Pro-life leader found not guilty of keeping remains of aborted baby for display
A pro-life leader was found not guilty in the District of Columbia of keeping a dead body for public display. Read more
Life-sized painting of John Paul II unveiled at University
In honor of the life and influence of Pope John Paul II, especially on younger generations, Franciscan University of Steubenville... Read more
Famous rail station in Rome to be renamed “John Paul II Station”
The famous train Termini train station in Rome will be renamed in honor of Pope John Paul II, who died... Read more
Holy See shows press video of Domus Sancta Marta
Accredited journalists at the Vatican were shown a video Monday of the St. Martha residence, inaugurated by Pope John Paul... Read more
Vatican: ‘May the Lord illuminate the minds of the papal electors’
As cardinals from around the globe prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel on Monday to elect a new shepherd for... Read more
Papal apartments sealed, Cardinals to receive official condolences from world diplomats tomorrow
137 cardinals from around the world gathered this morning at the Vatican for their 8th General Congregation in preparation for... Read more
Archbishop says beatification of John Paul II could come soon
Two days ago the cardinals gathered in Rome stated the opening of the cause of beatification of Pope John Paul... Read more
Cardinal Law recalls Pope’s link with Roman basilicas
During the third Mass of the “Novendiale” for the repose of the soul of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Bernard... Read more
Catholic Civil Rights League supports bishop facing human rights complaint
The human rights complaints filed against Bishop Fred Henry of Calgary strike “at the core of freedom of speech and... Read more
Complaints filed with human rights commission against Catholic bishop
A Canadian Catholic bishop may face a human rights tribunal within the next year due to a pastoral letter he... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet returns to diocese to ordain bishops
While most of the world’s cardinals were in Rome this past weekend preparing for the conclave next week, Marc Cardinal... Read more
Anglican Church losing credibility, says Anglican archbishop
It is increasingly difficult for the world to take the Anglican Church seriously due to the continuous disputes taking place... Read more
Denver Archbishop, Michigan couple to be honored for pro-life work
The National Right to Life Educational Trust recently announced that the group plans to honor Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput, and... Read more
Cubans honor John Paul II with photo exhibit
Following the funeral mass of Pope John Paul II April 8, Cubans inaugurated their first-ever photo exhibit of the late... Read more
John Paul II could become saint soon, says archbishop
Pope John Paul II could be named a saint as early as October. Read more
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