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Bishop calls on Spaniards to unite with the Pope in defending the family
In a pastoral letter marking the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Bishop Jose Sanchez Gonzalez of Sigüenza-Guadalajara has called... Read more
Vatican analyst says Pope Benedict on verge of implementing real liturgical reform
Vatican analyst, Sandro Magister, of the online magazine “L’Espresso” says in an article to be published soon that Pope Benedict... Read more
Cuban leader says Church wants to serve, not impose Catholic doctrine
The director the magazine “Vitral,” Dagoberto Valdes, who is one of the most prominent lay Catholic leaders in Cuba, said... Read more
Pope considers benefits and challenges of globalization
This morning, Benedict XVI received the Letters of Credence of Mario Juan Bosco Cayota Zappettini, the new ambassador of Uruguay... Read more
Scientists using human embryos face excommunication
Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, head of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Family, has said that "destroying human embryos is... Read more
Vatican calls for action against illicit trade of small arms
The Holy See once again reiterated its position against the illicit trade of small arms, at a United Nations conference... Read more
Operation Rescue buys-out abortion clinic and sets up new headquarters
Operation Rescue has purchased the building that housed Central Women’s Services, an abortion clinic in Wichita. The building will be... Read more
Conversion case before Malaysian federal court
A woman in Malaysia made a final appeal yesterday before her country’s federal court to be free to convert from... Read more
Pius XI documents to be released by Vatican Secret Archives
Benedict XVI has decreed that as of September 18 - when the Vatican Secret Archives and other archives of the... Read more
A super savior? New ‘Superman’ film prompts strong religious emotions
Yesterday, the long awaited ‘Superman Returns’ movie hit theaters amid a strong buzz of religious interest. While many are praising... Read more
Parental notification initiative moves into hands of California voters
A new initiative requiring doctors who wish to perform an abortion on a minor to wait 48 hours after informing... Read more
Book allows easy access to papal history
A new dictionary delves into the remarkable 2000-year history of the papacy, providing a concise guide to all of the... Read more
New bill proposes to limit abortions in Canada
A new bill tabled in the Canadian Parliament last week proposes to limit abortion to 20 weeks gestation. Currently, there... Read more
Bishops slam proposal to sterilize poor in Argentina
The Bishops’ Conference of Argentina issued a statement this week expressing their complete rejection of a bill being debated in... Read more
Colombian archbishop optimistic about Marxist rebels’ openness to dialogue
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, termed “hopeful” the latest statements by the Armed... Read more
Ministry of Peter is united to the suffering of Christ
The Pope celebrated Mass today for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, a feast on which Catholics traditionally remember... Read more
New Catholic high school makes college a reality for Kansas City’s low income residents
A new Catholic high school is making waves in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas--and providing a college preparatory education... Read more
Brazilian bishop seeks new means to evangelize youth
New ecclesial movements, Catholic media and renewed efforts in youth ministry are three means the Brazilian bishops have identified to... Read more
Pope welcomes Orthodox Delegation, declares intent to visit Turkey
Pope Benedict XVI received today a delegation from Bartholomew I, spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, who were sent... Read more
Defence against liberalism is a task of the Church, bishop says
According to Bishop Frantisek Tondra, Bishop of Spis (East Slovakia) the defence of Gospel values against an increasing influence of... Read more
