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Survival of anencephalic girl in Brazil sparks abortion debate
An anencephalic girl in Brazil has survived for two weeks - against all odds and medical prognosis - and has... Read more
Lawmakers urged to pass Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act
Several pro-life leaders are urging members of Congress to vote in favor of the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act (H.R.... Read more
Catholic candidate looks at presidential run in 2008
As Republicans and Democrats are still considering what to make of the “Catholic vote” during 2006’s midterm elections, preparations are... Read more
Newly discovered church believed to have housed Ark of the Covenant
Archaeologists claim to have uncovered one of the world's first churches, built on a site believed to have once housed... Read more
US must join international community in rebuilding Lebanon, say bishops
The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) international policy committee has urged Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice... Read more
Vatican intervenes in attempt to save Romanian cathedral from damage
The Vatican has requested authorities in Romania to immediately suspend the construction of a 19-story office tower next to the... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: Illegitimate ordination of Chinese bishop is "accident in the road"
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, called the ordination of a Chinese bishop without the authorization of the... Read more
Christians in one Filipino territory continue to suffer from Islamic extremists, bishop says
According to one Filipino bishop, a cycle of terrorism and kidnapping continues to plague the lives of Christians in a... Read more
Pope calls all to the God who comes among mankind
Presiding at the first prayer service for the season of Advent, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that God is a God... Read more
Prefect for Clergy clarifies statements on celibacy
Following the rapid dissemination of a quote printed by the Brazilian press this weekend, the newly appointed Prefect of the... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls trip to Turkey, reminds Christians that Advent is a time of hope
Prior to praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI briefly recalled last week’s trip to Turkey, expressing his thanks... Read more
Virginia bishop calls for citizens to take stand against pornography
The Bishop of Arlington, Virginia, has taken up the fight against pornography and is urging all citizens and public officials... Read more
Church stands by teaching re condom use and AIDS, says cardinal
The Catholic Church stands by its teaching that the best way to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS is abstinence and... Read more
Media reveals possible schedule for Benedict XVI’s trip to Brazil
Media outlets in Brazil are reporting on a proposal by the Catholic Church in that country for a schedule of... Read more
Bartholomew I: Pope’s visit will have “incalculable value” for “reconciliation process”
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, said last week he is “convinced” that Benedict XVI’s visit to Turkey, in... Read more
Vatican reacts to illicit Chinese ordination
The Vatican reacted this weekend to the decision of the Chinese government to ordain another Catholic bishop without Vatican approval. ... Read more
Church must address the whole person to fight AIDS, say African bishops
The Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said bringing God to the hearts of men... Read more
Greek Orthodox leader to make first official visit to Pope
The Vatican announced what could be a major breakthrough in ecumenical relations between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches. ... Read more
Holy Father says meeting with Armenian patriarch a sign of hope for Christian unity
After a day which began with the solemn celebration of the Feast of St. Andrew with the Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch... Read more
Pope says Church in Turkey asks to live with the freedom to reveal Christ
On the last day of his Apostolic voyage to Turkey, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass for the country’s Catholic community,... Read more
