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Scientists object to therapeutic cloning
There’s more than moral reason to object to therapeutic cloning, says the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in the... Read more
Pope to Muslims: “Peace be with you!”
“Peace be with you!” were Pope John Paul’s opening words this morning in the Consistory Hall as he welcomed participants,... Read more
Teaching peace is safest “security policy,” Pope says
Speaking to members of the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican, Pope John Paul stressed the need of... Read more
Pope’s reaction to Gibson film still stirs debate
Articles about who said what to whom continue to make headlines as the debate about what the Pope actually said... Read more
Church in Spain firmly behind cause for beatification of Queen Isabel
Since last year the Catholic Church in Spain has been sponsoring a series of activities in support of the cause... Read more
UN recognizes Catholic Church as “excellent partner” in the struggle against AIDS
The Vatican news agency Fides has published the recent comments of Desmond Johns, head of the UN’s Department for AIDS... Read more
Mexican bishops pleased with exoneration of Cardinal Sandoval
The bishops of Mexico have expressed to President Vicente Fox their satisfaction with the decision by the Attorney General to... Read more
Cincinnati to have good showing at national March for Life
The Catholics of the archdiocese of Cincinnati will be well represented at the national March for Life Jan. 22 in... Read more
Archbishop aims call at some Catholic politicians
Catholic politicians who support abortion, assisted suicide or any other issues out-of-step with Church teachings on life issues should refrain... Read more
One million Catholic families urged to take action to uphold traditional marriage
In anticipation of a vote in the state Legislature on a constitutional amendment regarding same-sex marriage Feb. 11, the state's... Read more
Pope praises ecumenical progress with Lutherans
Pope John Paul II expressed his optimism on the dialogue with Lutherans this Monday during the encounter with an ecumenical... Read more
Division of Christians “a painful trial” the Pope says
During the recitation of the Angelus last Sunday, Pope John Paul II reflected on the Week of Prayer for Christian... Read more
At “Reconciliation Concert” Pope calls monotheistic leaders to have courage for peace
At the end of a concert dedicated to reconciliation among Jews, Christians and Muslims held at the Paul VI Hall... Read more
Roman Catholic church attacked in Sri Lanka
An unidentified gang attacked yet another Roman Catholic church yesterday in Katuwana, 30 km south-east of the capital, destroyed statues... Read more
Salvadoran Archbishop calls for respect in presidential campaign
In statements to members of the local media, Archbishop Fernando Sáenz Lacalle of San Salvador, El Salvador, called for respect... Read more
To allow abortion is to give a green light to murder, says Venezuelan bishop
Archbishop Jorge Urosa Savino of Valencia, Venezuela, is warning that the proposed reform of the country’s penal code which will... Read more
Gibson says won't be deterred from Passion of the Christ even though it might kill his career
In exclusive interview on EWTN Global Network, Mel Gibson said he thinks his latest movie, “The Passion of the Christ”,... Read more
Worship patterns, congregations changing in England
A recent report by Christian Research indicates that church attendance has dramatically declined in England, but Anglican ministers and Roman... Read more
St. John of Avila to be declared Doctor of the Church
Representatives of the Spanish Bishops Conference have announced that the cause to have St. John of Avila declared “Doctor of... Read more
John Paul II calls on women to take care for mankind
Pope John Paul II called women to be aware of their true vocation and follow the mission given by God:... Read more
