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As president Romney would not serve “one religion”
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney delivered a historic speech this morning on the role that faith would play in his... Read more
Search for truth is part of nature of Catholic university, says president of Italian bishops
The Archbishop of Genoa and president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, said this week the “passionate search... Read more
Polish bishops request meeting with new government to prevent attacks on human life
Polish media is reporting that the bishops of that country have requested to meet with officials of the new administration... Read more
Vatican Radio staff members begin formation courses on culture and humanism
Vatican Radio has begun a series of formational courses that will allow its staff to learn its own history by... Read more
Bishop to send 500 missionaries to evangelize poor areas in Peruvian port city
On December 16, more than 500 missionaries from the Diocese of Callao will be commissioned by their local bishop, Miguel... Read more
Vatican appoints Ruthenian bishops in U.S.
Today the Vatican announced the appointment of two Ruthenian bishops in the United States: Bishop William Skurla and Msgr. Gerald... Read more
Australian Catholic Church running ads in movie theaters
The Catholic Church in Australia on Wednesday debuted its first ever movie advertising campaign, CathNews reports. Read more
Catholics play role in closing of abortion mills in Spain
The Spanish daily “La Razon” highlighted this week the pressure by Catholic groups which forced the closing of several controversial... Read more
Protestors beaten, arrested in Cuban church before Mass
Plainclothes police burst into a Catholic church in eastern Cuba, beating and using pepper spray on a group of dissidents... Read more
HIV positive priest to plead guilty in Navy court martial
A Catholic priest who is also a U.S. Navy chaplain will plead guilty Thursday to charges involving sexual misconduct. Read more
Pope Benedict receives President Topi of Albania
Just days after the December 4 accord between the Vatican and Albania was reached, the Pope received the President of... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls Benedict XV and praises wisdom of the Church in the East
Among the many audiences the Holy Father granted at the Vatican today, one stood out for its historical significance. In... Read more
World needs common witness of Baptists and Catholics to Christ, says the Pope
Baptists leaders from around the world met with Pope Benedict XVI this morning at the Vatican as the second round... Read more
Archbishop prays to St. Francis Xavier for conversion of terrorists
Archbishop Francisco Perez of Pamplona has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Spain and prayed for the intercession of St.... Read more
Brazilian president convenes and sponsors country’s first homosexual summit
President Luiz Inazio Lula da Silva of Brazil has announced the country’s first National Conference of Homosexuals, Bisexuals, Transvestites and... Read more
Designer for Olympic Games to work on WYD sets
World Youth Day 2008 organizers have announced their selection of a prestigious set designer to create the Stations of the... Read more
Argentinean bishop leads march against abortion in La Pampa province
Bishop Rinaldo Fidel Bredice of Santa Rosa (Argentina) led a huge pro-life march towards the headquarters of the provincial government... Read more
Spanish bishops reject discrimination in schools over use of Islamic veil
The president of the Spanish Bishops’ Committee on Migration, Bishop Jose Sanchez, spoke out against discrimination in schools against students... Read more
Former Italian prime minister's head replaces Pope’s in photo goof
The pastor of a parish in Padua, Italy is running a Christmas campaign on the importance of forgiving people. Unfortunately,... Read more
Wisconsin bishop alerts priests about "Golden Compass" movie
The bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse has sent a letter to priests cautioning them about the controversial new... Read more
