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Movement founder says family is a "first line of evangelization"
The Family is a “path to holiness and first line of evangelization,” said Luis Fernando Figari, Superior General of the... Read more
Pope tells Croatian Bishops to announce gospel values in face of relativism
Pope Benedict XVI today received prelates from the Croatian Bishops' Conference, who have just completed their "ad limina" visit. The... Read more
Patriarch Alexy II positive about Russian Orthodox-Roman Catholic relations
Russian Patriarch Alexy II insisted on the need for the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches to cooperate facing the... Read more
Chief Rabbi calls on Pope to denounce Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem
The chief rabbi has asked Pope Benedict XVI to denounce an international gay festival, scheduled to take place this year... Read more
Priest requests prayers for abortion practitioners
The national director of Priests of Life is calling on Christians to pray for the continued conversion of abortion practitioners. Read more
Indian bishops demand justice following attack on sisters of Mother Teresa
Archbishop Marampudi Joji of Hyderabad and other Christian leaders are demanding that authorities take immediate action against Hindu radicals who... Read more
Lebanon is last hope for Christianity in the Middle East, Priest says
Lebanon is the last hope for Christianity in the Middle East - that was the message from a Lebanese priest... Read more
Pope changes Valencia schedule to include visit to site of subway accident
Organizers of the Fifth World Meeting of Families confirmed yesterday that the schedule of Pope Benedict XVI will be adjusted... Read more
Cardinal Herranz asks legislators to recognize marriage as a union between man and woman
The President of the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts, Cardinal Julian Herranz, requested that the world’s legislators... Read more
Mexican bishops call for respect for election results
In a statement issued Monday, the bishops of Mexico reiterated their call to wait patiently for the official results of... Read more
Italian cardinal says improved education needed to combat anti-family laws
Speaking at one of the conferences of the World Meeting of Families, taking place this week in Spain, Cardinal Carlo... Read more
Priest who survived subway accident concelebrates at funeral of victims
A priest who survived Monday’s subway accident in Spain concelebrated at a Mass offered for the 41 victims at the... Read more
Human rights defenders back Cuban doctor’s nomination for Prince of Asturias Award
Several human rights organizations have now expressed their support for the nomination of Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, a pro-life doctor... Read more
Cardinal Kasper: Turkey not ready to join EU
The attack on a Catholic priest in Samsun, Turkey, last week shows that Turkey is not ready to join the... Read more
Bishop in Pakistan struggles for justice after Catholic teen killed
A Catholic bishop in Pakistan is struggling to achieve justice for the family of a young man who was allegedly... Read more
Former Nazi ship to become sailing church for Croatian youth
A Catholic monastery will adapt a former Nazi ship into a sailing church for youth. The “floating church” is intended... Read more
Supreme Court intervenes, temporarily stops removal of 29-foot cross in San Diego
The Supreme Court intervened Monday to stay the removal of a large cross from San Diego property, reported the Associated... Read more
Pope prays that the world may experience the power of Christ’s Blood
In the greetings he addressed to participants in today's general audience, the Holy Father reminded Polish pilgrims that July is... Read more
Disciples of Jesus must live with Him and like Him, Benedict says
The Apostle John was the subject of Benedict XVI's catechesis during today's general audience, held in St. Peter's Square in... Read more
Cuban Cardinal optimistic about future of Church
Despite limitations imposed on religious practice by Fidel Castro’s government, the Catholic Church in Cuba continues to welcome newly baptized... Read more
