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Despite tribulations, the light of faith is alive in Iraqi Christians, British bishop says
In a Mass celebrated on June 16 at the Cathedral of Westminster, the president of the Committee on External Affairs... Read more
Catholic organizations organize pilgrimage for life in Mexico
More than sixty Catholic organizations in Mexico are preparing to convene the “Pilgrimage for the Marvelous Gift of Life,” which... Read more
Chileans mobilize against proposed anti-family law
The organization Muevete Chile has launched a campaign entitled, “Discrimination in the name of Non-Discrimination,” in response to a law... Read more
Holocaust survivors announce symposium on Pius XII’s work to save Jews during WWII
The L’Osservatore Romano reported this week that during the Wednesday General Audience, a group of Holocaust survivors who are part... Read more
Eucharist shows us violence never has the last word, Pope tells Pakistani bishops
This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father recalled the importance of devotion to the Eucharist as he received prelates... Read more
President Kabila invites the Pope to visit his country
President Joseph Kabila Kabange of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was welcomed by Pope Benedict at the Vatican on... Read more
Pope says he hopes to visit the Holy Land
Members of the Aid Agency for the Oriental Churches were received in an audience by Pope Benedict this morning at... Read more
New Zealand judge rules legality of many abortions to be doubtful
A High Court judge in New Zealand has questioned the legality of many abortions after Pro-Life New Zealand initiated a... Read more
Latvian priest declared ‘Righteous among the Nations’ for saving Jews
A Latvian priest has been awarded the title “Righteous among the Nations” by Yad Vashem for risking his life to... Read more
Magdi Allam says Islamist death threats suggest ‘extremely worrying’ Italian origin
Magdi Allam, the Christian convert from Islam who was baptized by Pope Benedict XVI at an Easter service in April,... Read more
Anglican leaders respond to clergymen’s same-sex ‘wedding’
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York on Tuesday released a statement in response to news that two... Read more
Roe v. Wade’s “Jane Roe” to appear in pro-life commercial
Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff “Jane Roe” in the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide, will appear... Read more
Fire destroys Catholic church in Egypt
Fire destroyed a Coptic Catholic church in the Egyptian town of Kafr el Sheij this week, coming just three weeks... Read more
Health Minister seek consensus to change law on abortion in Spain
The Spanish newspaper ABC reported this week that the country’s Health Minister, Bernat Soria, who supports the legalization of abortion,... Read more
Muslim organization calling on Obama to invite women to future rally
In an attempt to silence rumors that he is secretly a Muslim, two Barack Obama campaign volunteers prevented two women... Read more
Bishop mediating negotiations over release of 60 policemen taken hostage in Peru
Bishop Marco Antonio Cortez Lara of Tacna and Moquegua in Peru has begun mediating negotiations with a group of protesters... Read more
Archbishop Fisichella: Pius XII had positive influence on Vatican II
In light of the 50th anniversary of Pius XII’s death, the new President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop-designate... Read more
Pope greets Eucharistic congress participants, prays for revival of belief
After delivering his reflections on St. Isidore of Seville at his Wednesday general audience, Pope Benedict addressed some remarks to... Read more
Bear witness to Christ with contemplation and action, Benedict XVI declares
Pope Benedict XVI greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered under a warm Roman sun in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. In... Read more
Archbishop Niederauer praises Tim Russert’s devotion to faith, family
Archbishop George H. Niederauer of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Communications Committee, the late Tim Russert on Tuesday... Read more
