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Colombian bishop dismisses “rumors” about Ingrid Betancourt
Bishop Guillermo Orozco Montoya of San Jose del Guaviare told the Efe news agency this week that reports that former... Read more
Cardinals Dziwicz, Schönborn and Ruini recall JP II's “witness of mercy"
Cardinals Dziwicz, Schönborn and Ruini recalled the intense witness of mercy given by John Paul II, on the commemoration of... Read more
Red Cross refuses blood donations from homosexuals, Thai human rights group threatens lawsuit
The Commission for Human Rights of Thailand has threatened to sue the local Red Cross for discrimination, after the organization... Read more
Obama's "punished with a baby" comment sparks protests
Christian leaders in the U.S. are demanding that Sen. Barack Obama apologize for comments he made referring to babies as... Read more
Pope to celebrate founding of Sant’ Egidio, visit memorial for witnesses to the faith
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict will pay a visit on April 7 to a memorial dedicated to witnesses... Read more
Council examines role of grandparents in Church and society
More than 300 clergy and lay people are gathering Rome over the next two days to examine the indispensable role... Read more
Italy doctors reignite “emergency contraception” conscience debate
A long controversy in Italy about the “morning-after” pill revived on Wednesday after two women were reportedly denied prescriptions for... Read more
City awards library worker fired for reporting child pornography viewer
The City Council in Lindsay, California has passed a unanimous resolution commending a library employee who was reportedly fired after... Read more
Abstinence and fidelity programs effective in preventing spread of AIDS, congressman says
Representative Chris Smith, a New Jersey Republican, reported “compelling” evidence of the success of HIV/AIDS prevention programs that emphasize abstinence... Read more
Catholic Relief Services promotes condom use, moral theologian alleges
Prominent moral theologian and philosopher Germain Grisez has asked the United States Catholic bishops to investigate policies of Catholic Relief... Read more
Creation of human-animal hybrid embryo triggers debate in UK
The creation of the United Kingdom’s first human-animal hybrid embryo may increase pressure for tougher regulation of the research, Bloomberg... Read more
China and Vietnam see boom in converts this Easter
The local Catholic churches in China and Vietnam have jointly welcomed over 2,800 new converts into the faith during the... Read more
Faithful offered chance to have Pope pray for their intentions
With less than two weeks left to go before Pope Benedict arrives in the United States, the rector of the National Shrine,... Read more
Cardinal reminds Venezuelan priests they should be disciples and missionaries
The Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, said this week, “As baptized followers and friends of Jesus, priests are... Read more
Pro-life representatives in Ecuador harassed for abandoning official party line
Ecuador’s ruling party Acuerdo Pais has launched an aggressive campaign to oust pro-life congresswomen Rossana Queirolo and Diana Acosta from... Read more
Chilean parliament debates bill allowing homosexual marriage and adoption
According to a report on Lifesitenews.com, a bill has been introduced into the Chilean National Congress to allow homosexuals to... Read more
Pope Benedict: Mercy of God is “key” to understanding John Paul II
Speaking to participants of the first World Congress on Divine Mercy who were at a Mass for the third anniversary... Read more
John Paul II was “a sign and witness of the Resurrection of Christ,” says Pope
Recalling with emotion the passing of Pope John Paul II three years ago today, Pope Benedict said April 2 will... Read more
Benedict XVI appoints archbishop of Mobile, Alabama
Today the Holy Father appointed Bishop Thomas John Rodi of Biloxi, Mississippi as Archbishop of Mobile, Alabama. The archbishop-elect will... Read more
Mother takes on Wal-Mart over 7 year-old's exposure to Swimsuit Edition
A mother in North Carolina is leading complaints about Wal-Mart’s sale of the latest Sports Illustrated “Swimsuit Edition.” Read more
