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Pope calls for elimination of landmine stockpiles, care for reintegration of victims
In a message to Ambassador Wolfgang Petritsch, president of the First Review Conference of the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition... Read more
Anti-Catholicism persists in U.S. culture, says Cardinal Keeler
Despite efforts to root out racism and prejudice against various groups, anti-Catholicism persists in the United States, said William H.... Read more
Christians urged to vote for Gibson film in People’s Choice Awards
Despite being snubbed by Hollywood and the Motion Picture Academy, Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” has made it... Read more
Baptized Catholic takes helm of national pro-abortion organization
A pro-life group has called it “a scandal” that a woman who claims to have been raised a Catholic has... Read more
Pennsylvania bishops urge halt to execution
Pennsylvania's Catholic bishops have appealed to Gov. Ed Rendell to do whatever is within his power to stop the execution... Read more
AIDS in US is related to homosexual behavior, federal report confirms
A new study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing that newly diagnosed HIV infections in gay... Read more
Pope John Paul II: "God does not forget one single tear"
Receiving 180 members of the secular institute, "Servants of Suffering," on the 10th anniversary of its foundation this morning, Pope... Read more
Church wants to serve in promoting human dignity, says Pope
Receiving the president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Guema, this morning, Pope John Paul II said that the Church, "inspired... Read more
Church in Central America announces plan for rehabilitation of gang members
Auxiliary Bishop Romulo Emiliani of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, announced this week that the Episcopal conferences of Central America will... Read more
Church calls for justice and forgiveness after release of torture report in Chile
The Executive Committee of the Bishops Conference of Chile is calling on Chileans to respond with justice and a spirit... Read more
Legislator attempts to block “abortion boat” from docking in Argentina
A Buenos Aires Congressman has launched a legal effort to keep the Dutch abortion ship “Aurora” from docking in Argentina... Read more
Parish priest in Spain explains denial of Eucharist to homosexual couple
Father Francisco Perez, a parish priest in the city of Acala la Real, Spain, said this week his decision to... Read more
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of Canada has announced that it will render its decision on the constitutionality of the federal government’s... Read more
US bishops’ Christmas special to air on NBC stations
An hour-long Christmas special, produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), will be distributed... Read more
Pro-life group seeks ‘prayer missionaries’ to be part of new e-mail prayer network
The largest pro-life organization in the world is seeking people who are willing to assist in its pro-life mission through... Read more
Public schools should respect faith practice of Muslim and Christian students equally, says Catholic League
In recent years, public schools across the United States have removed Christmas traditions in an attempt to be “inclusive” and... Read more
Civil Unions bill in New Zealand to be voted on tomorrow, an abuse of democracy says watchdog group
Family Life International, New Zealand has released a statement warning that The Civil Union Bill proposing the legalisation of same... Read more
Pope’s prayer intentions for December: children, inculturation of the Gospel
The Holy Father's general prayer intention for the month of December is: "That children may be considered as precious gifts... Read more
Violating rights of the poor is an act against God, says Pope
Speaking on Psalm 71 in today's general audience in the Paul VI Hall, Pope John Paul II explained that because... Read more
Settlement reported imminent between California diocese and alleged sexual abuse victims
A settlement is reported to be imminent between the Catholic Diocese of Orange and 60 alleged victims of clergy sexual... Read more
