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Poll: New Yorkers “overwhelmingly applaud” Pope’s April visit
A new poll of New York City residents indicates that a majority of New Yorkers think Pope Benedict XVI's scheduled... Read more
Pope takes major step to open dialogue with Muslims
Dialogue between Muslims and Catholics entered a new phase today as Pope Benedict replied to the October 13 letter from... Read more
Benedict XVI and John Paul “are strikers,” says Italian soccer coach
Commenting on the loss of values in the world of sports today, the coach of Italy’s soccer team, Roberto Donadoni,... Read more
Uruguayan president to veto law that would legalize abortion
President Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay has reiterated his stance against legal abortion and said he would veto a new law... Read more
Churches fear British hate crimes law could silence Christians
British churches have expressed concern that legislation punishing hate crimes based on sexual orientation could be used to silence Christian... Read more
Benedict XVI to visit hospital for brain injury patients
This coming Sunday, December 2, Pope Benedict will visit the Roman hospital of St. John the Baptist, which is run... Read more
Pope sheds light on plight of young migrants
Today, Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees which will be celebrated on January 13,... Read more
Mayor Sanders to congratulate San Diego Catholic school on $1.5 million gift
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will preside over a ceremony today as the Blickenstaff family makes a $1.5 million gift... Read more
Bishops and clergy of Caracas express solidarity with Cardinal Urosa after insults by Chavez
The auxiliary bishops and clergy of the Archdiocese of Caracas have expressed their solidarity with Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino in... Read more
Civil organizations call for revision of Spain’s abortion laws to prevent abuse
Diverse civil organizations dedicated to promoting the defense of life and the family are praising the actions of officials in... Read more
"Sexual health" book for children too graphic for prison, aimed at 10 and up
A self-described sexual health children's book is so graphic in its contents that material from it has been banned from... Read more
Catholic hospital in Britain instates pro-life ethics code
A Catholic hospital favored by British celebrities has barred its doctors from making abortion referrals or providing contraceptives, the Daily... Read more
Anti-abortion billboard truck impounded, driver jailed
An Operation Rescue truck bearing signs with photographs of aborted babies was impounded and its driver arrested in an Atlanta... Read more
Lourdes' 150th Jubilee Year celebrations announced
Bishop of Lourdes Jacques Perrier announced on Tuesday the opening of a year-long celebration for the 150th Jubilee anniversary of... Read more
Pope: Everything possible to fight AIDS must be done
Pope Benedict XVI issued a call today at the end of his general audience exhorting everyone to increase their efforts... Read more
Christianity is not a European export, says the Pope
The “most famous poet of the patristic age," St. Ephrem the Syrian, was the topic of the Pope’s general audience... Read more
Bishop of Orlando reflects on impact of globalization and secularization
At a Mass in Rome this past Saturday, Bishop Thomas Wenski of Orlando, delivered a homily in which he analyzed... Read more
Young Catholics consider their faith in their future
Over 50 young Catholics considering a career in public life gathered at Notre Dame University campus in London last Saturday... Read more
Nashville Dominicans to lead new high school, create new bioethics curriculum
A Dominican order of traditional religious sisters is thriving in Nashville, Tennessee and expanding into other cities across the nation.The... Read more
Abortion doctor arrested in Spain
After months of investigation and numerous lawsuits, Spanish police have detained abortion doctor Carlos Morin, who owns and operates a... Read more
