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Dutch education minister encourages debate on evolution
The Dutch education minister says it’s time to reopen the debate on the Theory of Evolution. Currently in the Netherlands,... Read more
Quebec bishops meet with committee on education
The Quebec bishops met Wednesday with Education Minister Jean-Marc Fournier and a parliamentary committee to discuss a bill, which would... Read more
Religious community blends art and devotion through creation of liturgical ornaments
The Fraternas, a religious community of women living in Denver, spend their days like many other religious sisters—they pray, share... Read more
Archbishop Chaput to serve on international anti-Semitism panel
Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput is among nine delegates, including New York Governor George Pataki, who have been asked to travel... Read more
Catholics asked to give to Peter’s Pence this month
Thanks to the Peter’s Pence Collection, the Holy Father can respond with financial assistance to international emergency situations, such as... Read more
Abortion providers must be required to report child abuse: Catholic League
The Catholic League is urging New York legislators to adopt a law that would require abortion providers to report incidents... Read more
Vatican seminar to discuss history of Christianity and its effects on the modern world
Tomorrow and Saturday, a number of Europe’s leading historians will gather at the Vatican to discuss the history of Christianity,... Read more
New bishop installed for Providence, calls for hope and trust in Church
The new bishop of Providence had a message of hope for the faithful who packed the Cathedral of SS. Peter... Read more
Dignity of man, from conception until natural death, is primary, says Pope
Today the Vatican released a letter from Pope Benedict XVI, commemorating John Paul’s visit, 25 years ago to UNESCO (the... Read more
Argentine archbishop: “The Church accepts and promotes organ donation”
Marking Argentina’s National Day of Organ Donation, Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo of Santa Fe said the Church accepts and promotes... Read more
Forum on “authentic feminism” to take place in Argentina
The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina will hold an international forum entitled, “Women in the thought of John Paul II:... Read more
Mexican cardinal: no superheroes on ballot in ‘06
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, called on the people of Mexico to be realistic regarding the... Read more
Spain diocese supports protests for marriage and the family
The Diocese of Malaga, Spain, has made public its support for a protest scheduled for June 18 in Madrid in... Read more
Anglican Church to let homosexual clergy ‘marry’… but remain celibate
The Church of England has drafted a new proposal that will allow homosexual priests to marry their partners, but they... Read more
Denver Archbishop remembers slain officer, condemns scapegoating illegal immigrants
In a commentary in Denver’s Rocky Mountain News, Archbishop Charles Chaput decried the actions of those who, as he sees... Read more
Holy Father’s June prayer intentions center on Eucharist, Christian compassion
The Vatican today announced Pope Benedict XVI’s general prayer and mission intentions for the month of June, which continue this... Read more
Pope Benedict: Christ’s humility, love, justice, leads humanity to freedom
During his weekly Wednesday audience earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI shared with nearly 23,000 pilgrims, a message of hope: That... Read more
Supreme Court upholds inmates’ religious liberty rights
In a unanimous decision yesterday, the United States Supreme Court upheld the religious liberty rights of prisoners. Read more
US oldest bishop greets election of Pope Benedict as good for the future
Bishop Aloysius Wycislo is turning 97 on June 17, and from his perspective as the oldest bishop in the United... Read more
Pope entrusts copyright for all his works to Vatican Publishing House
Earlier today, the Holy See announced that Pope Benedict XVI has decided to entrust care and exclusive rights of his... Read more
