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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
Washington reversal on Ten Commandments display seen as victory for religious liberty
District of Columbia officials announced Monday that a sculpture of the Ten Commandments, which was erected on private property across... Read more
Catholic Church helps refugees with AIDS in Botswana
The Roman Catholic Church in Francistown has started a program to offer assistance to previously untreated refugees in Botswana. The... Read more
Pope recalls the workers rebellion which began the fall of the Iron Curtain
Pope Benedict XVI recalled today the 50th anniversary of the revolt of the Polish city of Poznan, inspiration for the... Read more
