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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
Pope receives president of France
On Thursday morning, the Holy Father received the president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy. This marked the first meeting between Pope... Read more
Argentinean governor vetoes pro-abortion law
In a decision applauded by pro-life groups, the new governor of the Argentinean province of La Pampa, Mario Jorge, has... Read more
Spanish government suspends funding of pro-life centers
The Association for the Defense of Life in Valencia has denounced the decision by the government to suspend the funding... Read more
Vatican Newspaper: Golden Compass a Gnostic, hopeless story from the 70's
The daily edition of the official Vatican newspaper has come out with a harsh criticism of the movie "The Golden... Read more
Father Lombardi says Catholic-Muslim dialogue worries fundamentalists
The Director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, said Monday the dialogue with the Muslim world desired... Read more
Alarm sounded by Filipino bishops about organ trafficking
The Catholic bishops of the Philippines have decried the widespread “immoral and grossly exploitative” practice of soliciting donations of vital... Read more
Vatican Nativity scene trades manger for St. Joseph’s house
The Nativity scene traditionally built each Christmas in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome will have a novel twist... Read more
Peace is fruit of justice, but above all of forgiveness and reconciliation, Pope tells the youth
“If peace is the fruit of justice, it is even more so of forgiveness, which truly seals the reconciliation between... Read more
New research says colleges are promoting secularism
A new study reports that students become less likely to attend religious services while in college than they were in... Read more
