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Spanish newspaper accuses Health ministry of distorting abortion rates to avoid taxes
The Spanish newspaper “Alba” has published a report denouncing the country’s Ministry of Health for distorting the number of abortions... Read more
Mexican prelate supports immigrant boycott of U.S. goods
Bishop Renato Ascencio of Juarez, Mexico, announced during Holy Week he would support a commercial boycott planned by immigrants in... Read more
Argentine bishop warns against distortion of human rights
In his Easter message, Bishop Baldomero Carlos Martin of San Justo, Argentina exhorted faithful to have a proper understanding of... Read more
University chancellor seeks to slash budget for Catholic group
University of Wisconsin Chancellor John Wiley has agreed to cut funding to the University of Wisconsin Roman Catholic Foundation, reported... Read more
Archbishop survives assassination attempt
Archbishop Kelvin Felix of St. Lucia has survived an assassination attempt, reported Caribbean Net News. Read more
Opus Dei urges Sony to include disclaimer in Da Vinci film
Opus Dei made another attempt earlier this month to urge Sony to include a disclaimer at the beginning of the... Read more
Israeli wall severs ancient pilgrimage route that follows Jesus’ footsteps to Jerusalem
An ancient pilgrimage route that follows in Jesus’ footsteps, from the place where he raised Lazarus from the dead to... Read more
Benedict XVI gives 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing, calling humanity not to have fear
After presiding over Easter Sunday Mass yesterday at Saint Peters Square, Pope Benedict gave his message “Urbi et Orbi”, (to... Read more
Pope calls Catholics to be like ‘living stones to build the Holy Church’
Today, Pope Benedict prayed the Easter Marian prayer, the “Regina Caeli”, from his residence of Castelgandolfo, where he invited the... Read more
On first Easter Mass, Pope Benedict calls for peace in Iraq, Holy Land, resolution of nuclear crises
As Pope Benedict XVI yesterday celebrated his first Easter Mass since becoming pontiff last year, he called for a peaceful... Read more
Benedict XVI receives birthday greetings from around the world
Coinciding with Easter Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his 79th birthday yesterday, receiving greetings and well-wishes from around the world. Read more
International experts to analyze latest discoveries on Shroud of Turin
Scientists from around the world are scheduled to gather at the Catholic University of Valencia, Spain, April 29-May 1 for... Read more
Opus Dei officials apologize for controversial Muslim cartoon in affiliate magazine
Officials at the Rome headquarters of Opus Dei have expressed their regret at the recent publication of a cartoon depicting... Read more
900 New Englanders find new spiritual home in Catholic Church
Two New England states welcomed the largest number of new Catholics this Easter Vigil since the priest sex abuse scandal... Read more
One dead after attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt
About 600 Christians demonstrated against what they consider government indifference to sectarian attacks after a Coptic Christian was fatally stabbed... Read more
Gospel of Judas is a Gnostic gospel of little value to Christians, says analyst
The latest media frenzy over the Gospel of Judas reveals “the [secular] media's profound ignorance of ancient history,” says Brian... Read more
Investigative report provides little-known facts about Gospel of Judas phenomenon
The Gospel of Judas, a third-century manuscript unearthed in Egypt three decades ago, is surrounded by questionable circumstances. A report... Read more
Benedict XVI gives “Urbi et Orbi” blessing, calling humanity not to have fear of the Risen One.
After presiding over the Sunday Mass of the Resurrection celebrated this morning on Saint Peters Square, Pope Benedict gave his... Read more
Jesus broke the definitiveness of death, says Pope during Easter Vigil
Tonight at ten o’clock, The Holy Father Benedict XVI presided in the Patriarcal Basílica of Saint Peters, over the Solemn... Read more
Thousands contemplate the saving power of the Cross during Way of the Cross in Rome
This Good Friday at night, the Roman Coliseum, the place where numerous Christians suffered martyrdom in the first centuries of the Church, became... Read more
