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Cardinal Pell worries Australian bill of rights proposal could spark “culture war”
Archbishop of Sydney Cardinal George Pell has responded to a proposed bill of rights by arguing that such rights are... Read more
New bishop takes office in Diocese of Lansing
Bishop Earl Boyea was installed as bishop of the Diocese of Lansing on Tuesday in a Mass attended by the... Read more
Cardinal Rigali praises proposed human-animal hybrid embryo ban
Cardinal Justin Rigali, head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has welcomed a bill proposal... Read more
Scottish soccer team could face reprimand for “Holy Goalie’s” Pope shirt
A Scottish soccer team could be censured after a player displayed a shirt that said “God Bless the Pope” in... Read more
Some missionaries are suffering from a lack of resources, says Spanish cardinal
Cardinal Antonio Rouco Varela of Madrid has expressed to missionaries his joy over their “generous commitment” and called attention to... Read more
Catholic Church and Christian groups support veto of abortion law in Uruguay
The Catholic Church in Uruguay, together with seven Christian groups, has sent a letter to the country’s president, Tabare Vazquez,... Read more
Jim Caviezel and wife respond to God’s call, adopt two children
In an interview with “Christopher Closeup,” a radio show for the media apostolate The Christophers, Jim Caviezel described both the... Read more
Education should not be part of a political battle, say Venezuelan bishops
The Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference said this week that education should not be made a political issue, because it is the... Read more
Chinese Catholics debate response to Olympic Games
Catholics and other Christians in China are considering how to respond to the Olympic Games. While some Catholics are avoiding... Read more
Pope meets with Iran-based Muslim group, method for dialogue agreed on
Following today's general audience, Benedict XVI received a group of Iranian Muslims who have been meeting biannually for the last... Read more
Switzerland grants unprecedented “rights” to plants and animals
Switzerland has now become a country in which the unborn are less important than plants and animals. The country’s Federal... Read more
Holy Father praying for human dignity and missionaries in May
The Vatican released the Pope's prayer intentions for the month of May this morning. For this coming month, Benedict XVI... Read more
Vatican accepts resignation of Gallup bishop
Today Pope Benedict accepted the resignation of Bishop Donald E. Pelotte of the Diocese of Gallup, who has been on... Read more
Benedict XVI's schedule of events: May – August
The Vatican has released the calendar of liturgical events that will be presided over by Pope Benedict between the months... Read more
Benedict XVI reflects on U.S. visit, recalls highlights
Pope Benedict dedicated his reflections today to his recent apostolic journey to the United States. In his comments he praised the... Read more
China Philharmonic to play Mozart’s “Requiem” in Vatican visit
In what appears to be an attempt to improve relations between the Holy See and Beijing, the China Philharmonic Orchestra... Read more
British Catholic schools on guard against opportunistic baptisms
Catholic schools in Britain are now rebuffing parents who, desperate to enroll their children in high-quality Catholic schools, baptize their... Read more
Rev. Hagee says “Amen” to Pope Benedict’s “moral vision for America”
Rev. John Hagee, the controversial pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, has lauded Pope Benedict XVI in a... Read more
Rep. Chris Smith proposes ban on human-animal hybrid embryo creation
On Thursday Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives a bill that would ban the creation,... Read more
Sacramento public library system continues policy allowing porn viewing
The Sacramento Library Authority Board voted last Thursday to retain its policy of minimal interference with patrons who access pornography... Read more
