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Congress in Spain rejects petition by leftists to liberalize abortion
By a vote of 277-21, Spain’s House of Representatives rejected a motion presented this week by left-wing lawmakers that would... Read more
Logo for U.S. Papal visit revealed to the public
The theme and logo for Pope Benedict XVI’s April visit to the United States were revealed on Wednesday. Read more
Nicaraguans defend anti-abortion laws against “grossly inaccurate” AP story
Three prominent Nicaraguans have reacted to an Associated Press story that claimed that Nicaragua’s new strict anti-abortion law had cost... Read more
Archdiocese of Sydney awards grant for adult stem cell research
Cardinal George Pell has announced that Archdiocese of Sydney is awarding a $100,000 stem cell research grant to a team... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls the hope and joy of Brazil visit
In his annual Christmas greeting, Pope Benedict spoke of his trip to Brazil in 2007 as he met with cardinals,... Read more
Pope Benedict says encounter with Jesus is the answer to world’s challenges
Every year the Pope holds a “Christmas party” of sorts with the various offices that help him run the Catholic... Read more
Korean missionary to be apostolic prefect of the Marshall Islands
Pope Benedict has appointed Fr. Raymundo Sabio to be the apostolic prefect of the Marshall Islands where he will serve... Read more
Diocesan donations distributed to Minnesota flood victims
In response to the flooding in southeastern Minnesota in August 2007, the Diocese of Winona, Minnesota has been giving grants... Read more
Mike Huckabee to speak at strongly anti-Catholic preacher's church
The Republican presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, has been garnering attention in the media with his surge in political polls. However,... Read more
Socialists in Spain consider restrictions on abortion in wake of clinic discoveries
In the wake of investigations that have uncovered illegal abortions and morbid practices at several clinics in Madrid and Barcelona,... Read more
Fundacion Vida calls on Spanish society to show “humanity” to defenseless
The Foundation Vida in Spain said this week that the arrests of more health care workers involved in illegal abortions... Read more
Cardinal Rivera denounces excesses of reporters who “destroy the reputation of others”
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, denounced the excess of reporters who “destroy the dignity, the good name... Read more
Authentic spirituality of hope must be recovered, says Argentinean archbishop
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, said this week that an “authentic spirituality of hope” which “helps us prepare... Read more
Argentinean bishop: “At Bethlehem we learn that life is better in the family”
Bishop Luis Armando Collazuol of Concordia and advisor to Catholic Action Argentina, said this week, “If on becoming man God... Read more
Latin Patriarch says Holy Land “cannot be exclusive for anyone”
In a pre-Christmas address on Wednesday, a high-ranking Catholic cleric in the Holy Land criticized Israel’s official identity as a... Read more
Bishop’s hunger strike fails to prevent Brazilian river diversion
A Catholic bishop’s hunger strike protesting a controversial river diversion faced a further setback when the Brazilian Supreme Court overruled... Read more
British churches, fearing drunks, cancel midnight Mass
Churches in Britain are canceling midnight Mass out of fear of drunk driving, street violence, and the disruption of services... Read more
Utah bishop says of immigration: “we are all children of God”
Bishop John Wester of Salt Lake City on Wednesday spoke to residents of southern Utah on the topic of immigration,... Read more
Suspect charged in Turkey priest stabbing, victim released from hospital
Father Adriano Franchini was released from a hospital Wednesday after treatment for wounds he suffered when he was attacked after... Read more
Holy Father meets with Italian Catholic Action
Young people from Italian Catholic Action (ACI) were received by Pope Benedict for a traditional exchange of Christmas good wishes. ... Read more
