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More than 50 percent of marriages in which the couples lived together before they married end in divorce, James Healy, director of the Office of Family Ministry for the Diocese of Joliet, told a group
More than 50 percent of marriages in which the couples lived together before they married end in divorce, James Healy,... Read more
Italian Court allows crucifix in classrooms , described as “symbol of values which underlie our constitution, our way of living"
Italy's highest administrative court ruled on Wednesday that crucifixes should remain in the country's classrooms as a symbol of key... Read more
Vatican Radio turns 75, Pope praises its service to the Gospel
The Vatican announced today plans for an upcoming press conference which will mark 75 years of Vatican Radio and look... Read more
Pope meets with Lebanese Prime Minister, encourages care for Middle East Christians, peaceful demonstrations against Muslim cartoons
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI met with Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Fouad Siniora, to whom he stressed the need for peace... Read more
Salesians celebrate 100 years of service to young people in China
The Salesian congregation, founded by St. John Bosco, is celebrating 100 years of service to the young people of China. Read more
Pakistani bishops condemn attack on church and Christian community
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Pakistani Bishops’ Conference has strongly condemned new attacks on the Christian community in... Read more
Medellin mayor’s office launches expensive homosexual propaganda campaign
The mayor’s office of Medellin, Colombia, has launched an expensive propaganda campaign to foster greater acceptance of homosexuality in all... Read more
Morning after pill to be distributed at popular Brazilian festival
In addition to the massive distribution of condoms, health officials in the Brazilian state of Bahia announced they would be... Read more
States taking a stand against abortion
Pro-life politicians are steadily chipping away the effect of Roe v. Wade on state laws, announced Concerned Women of America... Read more
Archdiocese names chancellor responsible for monitoring sex abuse by clergy
Cardinal Francis George has named the chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago to oversee future allegations of sexual abuse by... Read more
Opus Dei demands cuts to Da Vinci Code
Stating that it does not intend to organize any boycotts, Opus Dei has once again asked Sony Pictures to consider... Read more
Catholic men’s conference slated for March 4
A Catholic conference for men will be held March 4 at in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. “Answer the Call” will... Read more
German cardinal offers reflections on anniversary of Sister Lucia’s death
Speaking on Vatican Radio about the upcoming first anniversary of the death of Sister Lucia, Cardinal Joachim Meisner, Archbishop of... Read more
Archbishop questions statistics behind efforts to promote abortion in Argentina
In an article published by the AICA news agency, Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, has questioned statistics being... Read more
Mexican cardinal warns of attacks on the family
Responding to statements about the family by candidates of the upcoming elections, the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez,... Read more
Cardinal Ruini re-appointed president of Italian Bishops’ Conference
Pope Benedict XVI has re-appointed indefinitely Cardinal Camillo Ruini as Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome and President of... Read more
Debate on Abortion drifts to Concern of Rising Muslim Population in Australia
A story has developed these days in Australian, linking the debate on the legalization of the Abortion pill and the... Read more
Personal tastes must not shape Christian belief, says San Antonio Archbishop, only the truth of Christ
As he begins to celebrate the one year anniversary of his installation as Archbishop of San Antonio, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more
Pope encourages Cuba to open hearts to the world, and world to open hearts to Cuba
Today the Vatican released the text of a message sent from Pope Benedict XVI to Cardinal Jamie Ortega y Alamino,... Read more
Pope Benedict concludes catechesis series begun by John Paul II, says Mary’s words demonstrate: ‘God takes the side of least and lowliest’
Today brought to an end an ongoing series of catechesis--begun by the late John Paul II--which covered the entire sequence... Read more
