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Expert says real focus in debate over homosexuals being lost
An expert in family issues from the University of Arkansas said last week Spaniards should be concerned about respecting the... Read more
Neurologist discredits Schiavo autopsy report, says she died ‘horrific’ death
A neurology expert has discredited several aspects of Terri Schiavo’s autopsy report, released earlier this month, saying that the main... Read more
Court allows same-sex marriage in eighth Canadian province
A court decision made New Brunswick the eighth province in Canada to allow same-sex couples to get a marriage license. Read more
Debate begins on Canada’s same-sex marriage bill
The debate on Canada’s same-sex marriage bill begins in the House of Commons today. The bill already passed the first... Read more
Scientists admit failures of embryonic stem-cell research
Scientists at a conference on embryonic stem-cell research in California last week admitted that there hasn’t been much progress in... Read more
Changes at Air Force Academy could lead to anti-Christian discrimation, expert says
The U.S. Air Force Academy intends to “stamp out evangelical openness” at its Colorado Springs campus, says Pentagon adviser Lt.... Read more
Majority of doctors believe in God, new report says
Researchers were surprised to discover that a majority of physicians in the United States are religious. The results fly in... Read more
California court weighs three cases of parental rights of homosexual couples
California’s Supreme Court is expected to decide this summer what criteria makes a person a parent in a homosexual relationship... Read more
Benedict XVI to attend televised concert at the Vatican
In what will be his first appearance since the beginning of his pontificate in a televised performance at the Vatican,... Read more
Pope appeals for a prudent driving: "life is precious and unique”
During the recitation of the Angelus yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI addressed tens of thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square.... Read more
Diocese denounces disappearance of priest in rebel controlled area of Colombia
The Diocese of Garzon in Colombia is denouncing the disappearance of a priest who was on a humanitarian mission in... Read more
Bishops of Mexico and US begin conference on immigration
Under the theme, “Strangers no more: together on the journey of hope,” bishops from Mexico and US have gathered to... Read more
Bolivian bishop calls on lawmakers to resign
Bishop Jesus Perez of Potosi, Bolivia, is calling on the country’s congressional representatives to shorten their terms in office in... Read more
Venezuelan leader seeks modification of Penal Code in order to legalize abortion
Representatives of Venezuela’s ruling party lead by President Hugo Chavez have presented two bills that would reform the country’s Penal... Read more
Jerusalem officials cancel annual gay pride parade
Jerusalem officials have decided to ban the fourth annual gay pride parade, organized for June 30, claiming the march would... Read more
New bishop may begin to close schism between Rome and China, says Chinese bishop
A Shanghai bishop said the Vatican and the Chinese authorities have tacitly agreed to close the schism in the Shanghai... Read more
Catholic woman’s ordination in Central Europe is ‘invalid’: Archbishop Foley
The secret ordination of a woman in an undisclosed location in Central Europe this week was "not just illicit but... Read more
Belleville welcomes new bishop
Belleville’s 104,000 Catholics have a new bishop. Bishop Edward Braxton was installed at St. Peter Cathedral Wednesday, with more than... Read more
Canadian Parliament clears way for vote on same-sex bill, passes budget
In a surprise midnight vote yesterday that caught the Conservatives off-guard, Canada’s minority Liberal government quickly cleared the way for... Read more
“A healthy laicism of the State does not exclude ethical references”, the Pope says.
During his first official visit with the Italian President, Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed the legitimacy of a “a healthy laicism... Read more
