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Politician leads campaign for government subsidies for religious groups in France
While French public schools are battling to implement a new ban on all religious symbols, the former finance minister is... Read more
French ban on religious displays includes chocolates, kindergarten students learn
Teachers in a rural school in northern France returned 1,300 packages of chocolates intended for their kindergarten students last week... Read more
Statue vandalized at Knoxville Catholic offices
Police are investigating a disturbing case of vandalism that struck the Chancery Office of the Diocese of Knoxville. Read more
Faithful spark cause for canonization for Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The cause for sainthood for the most popular TV bishop in the United States – whose program led many to... Read more
Circuit court hears New York City Nativity case
Oral arguments were presented yesterday in a case over whether the Nativity scene can be displayed in New York City... Read more
Democrat governor of Louisiana defends abstinence program against ACLU charges
Gov. Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana, a Democrat, responded to charges by the American Civil Liberties Union that Louisiana’s abstinence program... Read more
Minister says Iraq committed to protecting Christian communities
In a meeting yesterday with Pope John Paul II and Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Hoshyar Zebari, minister of Foreign Affairs of... Read more
Catholic Charities report clients' greatest need is for emergency services
A recent survey conducted by Catholic Charities USA has revealed that the greatest needs of the clients of local Catholic... Read more
Military hopes retreat will help recruit more priests for the army
The U.S. Army and its chaplains are hoping to recruit Catholic priests to serve in the Pacific theater, reported Stars... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe honored by Catholics across U.S.
Catholic Latinos across the United States celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas, with... Read more
The "Bible for children" translated in Ottoman language to evangelize in Turkey
Turkish-speaking Christians now have access to a Bible for children printed in Turkish published by the international Catholic charity Aid... Read more
Pope’s message for peace, AIDS foundation to be presented
On Thursday, December 16 at 11 a.m. in the Holy See Press Office, the Holy Father's Message for the World... Read more
Wave of divorce follows Massachusetts’ same-sex weddings
Several same-sex couples in Massachusetts have begun seeking divorces less than seven months after they were given the legal right... Read more
Veneration of Guadalupe statue in Methodist church sparks controversy
Some Hispanic members of “Amor de Dios” United Methodist Church in Chicago celebrated the traditional feast day of Our Lady... Read more
Pope highlights importance of Nativity scenes
Pope John Paul II spoke about the importance of Nativity scenes during the Angelus prayer yesterday, Gaudete Sunday, noting that... Read more
Canadians want traditional family: study
After a Supreme Court judgment yesterday, the Canadian Liberal government is intent on legalizing same-sex marriage. This, despite the fact... Read more
OK to Civil Unions “sad day” for New Zealand, Family Life International says
On the passing of the Civil Union Bill into law today in New Zealand, Family Life International, New Zealand called... Read more
Two rulings expected on whether public displays of Nativity are permissible
Two judges are expected to rule next week in separate cases on whether the Christian Nativity scene can be displayed... Read more
Outrage in Italy: school scraps Christmas play, replaces it with Little Red Riding Hood
The movement to take “Christ” out of Christmas has spread to Catholic Italy’s public schools, sparking a national debate. The... Read more
St. Paul Cathedral's bells to toll again for Christmas
The bells will ring this Christmas at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Read more
