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Authorities stop study that would use adult stem cells to cure diabetes in Brazil
Brazilian media outlets are reporting that a study using adult stem cells to cure “type one” diabetes has been put on... Read more
Archdiocese of Boston responds to attempted ordination of three women
The Archdiocese of Boston has issued a statement in response to a group that planned and performed an ordination ceremony... Read more
Pope's tree flourishes while others wither
In the Jubilee Year of 2000, Pope John Paul II made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land stopping at one... Read more
Pontifical council to focus on evangelization and secularization in Africa
African members of the Pontifical Council for Culture as well as bishops in charge of the pastoral care for cultures... Read more
Despite pending talks, signs of peace in Zimbabwe doubted
Although President Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders Morgan Tsvangirai and Arthur Mutambara signed an agreement to end the “polarization, divisions,... Read more
Cardinal Rigali defends conscience protections for pro-life health workers
Cardinal Justin Rigali has written a letter to all members of the U.S. Congress defending conscience protections for pro-life health... Read more
Philippines Catholics to rally against government population policy
Thousands of Catholic faithful are expected to attend a prayer rally and march at the University of Santo Tomas in... Read more
Church in Kaliningrad enjoys ‘more and more’ growth in post-communist recovery
The Catholic Church in Kaliningrad is enjoying “more and more” growth as the area continues to recover from decades of... Read more
Pope Benedict’s apology for clerical sexual abuse is a ‘challenge,’ Bishop Fisher says
Bishop Anthony Fisher, auxiliary bishop of Sydney and coordinator of World Youth Day 2008, said Pope Benedict XVI’s “heartfelt” apology... Read more
‘Ideological paradises’ always lead to social destruction, Spanish cardinal warns
The archbishop of Valencia in Spain, Cardinal Agustin Garcia-Gasco, said this week that man has an innate desire to live... Read more
McCain and Obama to make joint campaign appearance at Rick Warren’s Church
The presumptive presidential nominees for the Republican and Democratic parties, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, respectively, will make a... Read more
Bishop says Anglican Communion is ‘wounded’
After a three day retreat, which concluded on Sunday afternoon, 650 Anglican bishops officially opened the 14th Lambeth Conference at... Read more
Cardinal Rouco to be first bishop to host WYD twice
With the announcement that Madrid has been chosen as the host city for the next World Youth Day in 2011,... Read more
Benedict bids farewell to Australia, PM announces first ambassador
Pope Benedict departed Australia for Rome today after a busy eight-day stay. The Holy Father bid adieu by blessing Australia... Read more
Pope personally thanks WYD08 Volunteers
The Pope personally thanked volunteers of World Youth Day this morningon the lawn of Sydney famous park, The Domain, where... Read more
Pope meets victims of sexual abuse before leaving Sydney
Pope Benedict XVI met four victims of child sex abuse this morning at a private Mass held at St. Mary’s... Read more
Bishop of Madrid thanks Pope for choosing Spain for next WYD
Expressing his thanks for his city being chosen as site for the 2011 World Youth Day, Juan Antonio Martinez, Auxiliary... Read more
Over 4,000 U.S. pilgrims gather for inaugural Mass
The largest ever gathering of U.S. pilgrims at a WYD festival was held yesterday morning at The Domain, one of... Read more
Next World Youth Day will be in Madrid, Pope announces
At the Final Mass for World Youth Day in Sydney, Pope Benedict announced that the next World Youth Day would... Read more
Final Mass was largest gathering of people in Australia’s history
The Final Mass concluding World Youth Day celebrations contained a number of distinctive features. First and foremost among the highlights... Read more
