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Religious leaders call on G8 to protect family, promote justice
Religious leaders from around the globe have called on G8 countries to implement national and international laws that will assure... Read more
Stable democracy may lead Christians to return to Middle East, says patriarch
The spiritual leader for Maronite Catholics worldwide said working together toward democracy in the Middle East will encourage Lebanese citizens... Read more
Human rights group demands Olympic change after infirm Chinese bishop arrested
A U.S.-based human rights group is calling on the Olympic Committee to cancel the Olympic Games in China after government... Read more
Benedict announces next World Meeting of Families in Mexico City
Following today’s closing Mass for the Fifth World Meeting of Families, Pope Benedict XVI announced that the next World Meeting,... Read more
Mankind’s creation in image of God provides basis for marriage between man and woman, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI spread wide his arms to the million plus faithful gathered for Mass in Valencia today, saying, “I... Read more
Holy Father tells seminarians to follow Jesus without hesitation
At the conclusion of his visit to Valencia’s cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI took a moment to greet the many seminarians... Read more
Pope Benedict thanks, encourages Spanish bishops in the face of "rapid secularization"
Following Pope Benedict XVI’s ceremonious arrival at the Valencia airport and a brief stop to pray at the site of... Read more
Pope Benedict arrives in Spain for World Meeting of Families
Upon his arrival today at Valencia’s airport, the Holy Father was met by the King of Spain, Juan Carlos, who... Read more
Pope stops motorcade to pray at site of metro disaster
Between his arrival at the Valencia Airport, and prior to his official visit to the city’s cathedral, Pope Benedict visited... Read more
Pope: Christian marriage values make love healthier, stronger, and more truly free
Addressing the hundreds of thousands gathered in Valencia for the Fifth World Meeting of Families, Pope Benedict XVI said that... Read more
Archbishop speaks to U.N. about true value of work and development
Speaking to the annual meeting of the High Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Archbishop Silvano... Read more
Spanish cardinal rejects negotiations with Basque terrorists
Responding the news that the Spanish government will hold peace negotiations with the Basque separatist group ETA, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares... Read more
Constitutional amendment would ban homosexual “marriage” in the Philippines
In response to a court ruling allowing a transsexual to contract marriage, lawmakers in the Philippine Congress have drafted a... Read more
Argentinean bishop says sterilization betrays “gift of procreation”
Bishop Luis Stockler of Quilmes said this week that tubal ligations and vasectomies constitute, “a total mutilation of the human... Read more
Man who awoke from coma raises new questions about death of Terri Schiavo
The case of Terry Wallis, an Arkansas man who suddenly woke up from a 19-year long coma, has raised new... Read more
Colorado bishops urge lawmakers to enact just immigration legislation
Two Colorado bishops are urging state lawmakers to legislate for the “common good” on the issue of immigration reform. Read more
Same-sex marriage defeated in New York, Georgia
The highest courts in two states ruled against same-sex marriage Thursday. Read more
Guides prohibited from Goa basilica holding relics of St. Francis Xavier
Officials at the basilica that houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier have decided to restrict tour guides because of... Read more
Priest humbled by appointment as auxiliary bishop of Adelaide
Pope Benedict XVI named the first Jesuit bishop in Australian history this week. Fr. Greg O’Kelly, SJ, will be ordained... Read more
Mexican bishops implore country to begin process of reconciliation following elections
Following the announcement from the Mexican Federal Electoral Institute that the National Action Party’s (PAN) candidate, Felipe Calderón, had achieved... Read more
