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John Paul II invited by Fox to visit Mexico in October
Bishop Rafael Romo of Tijuana, Mexico, confirmed last week that President Vicente Fox has invited Pope John Paul II to... Read more
Pope John Paul commends “creativity in charity”
"The mission you fulfill with admirable apostolic zeal is very precious,” said the Holy Father on receiving the Italian group... Read more
Kerry supports abortion rights, pro-choice march
Two days prior to a pro-choice march that is expected to draw one million people to Washington D.C. democratic presidential... Read more
“Redemptionis Sacramentum” only reiterates norms already existing in the Church.
During the press conference in which the document "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On Certain Matters To Be Observed Or To Be Avoided... Read more
Cardinal: No Communion for Pro-Abortion Catholics
During a press conference on Friday, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline... Read more
Spanish Archbishop: government should listen to all the people and avoid partisan ideology
Archbishop Agustin Garcia Gasco of Valencia, Spain, said this week in order for democracy to be authentic, politicians who assume... Read more
Cubans offer prayers for release of prisoners of conscience
Dozens of Cubans opposed to the Castro government gathered in Havana this week to offer prayers for the release of... Read more
Church must ensure participation of laity in evangelization, says Cardinal
During a visit to an evangelization center, Cardinal Eusebio Sheid of Rio de Janeiro said it is the task and... Read more
Catholic pilgrims launch Peace Marathon in the Holy Land
Fifteen Italian athletes will participate in the Jerusalem-to-Bethlehem Peace Marathon today with the aim of encouraging peace in the region... Read more
‘Passion’ still seeking broadcast deal, networks not biting
As of yet, Mel Gibson's Icon Productions has been unable to sign a contract with a broadcast network for its... Read more
Stay of same-sex marriage decision necessary to prevent legal chaos, say family groups
The Thomas More Law Center and several other pro-family legal groups filed a petition April 21 to the Supreme Judicial... Read more
Holy See publishes clear rules to protect the celebration of the Eucharist
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, headed by Francis Cardinal Arinze presented "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On... Read more
Embryos not really used to find cures for disease, says Australian bishop
People have been misled into believing that ‘excess’ human embryos will be used to find cures for Parkinson’s disease and... Read more
Expert explains how 9-11 affected relations between the Holy See and Israel
In an article to be published this Friday in the religious section of L’Espresso online, Vatican watcher Sandro Magister analyzes... Read more
“Passion” breaks box-office records in Spain: two million see the film in 20 days
According to the film distributor Aurum, “The Passion of the Christ” continues to break records in Spain, with more than... Read more
Largest German Catholic charitable organization appoints Opus Dei member as new Secretary General
The General Council of the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), during its annual meeting in... Read more
Pro-life conference to address “controversies and challenges” facing Mexican families
Several pro-life groups in Mexico are hosting the IV Life and Family Congress on April 24-25 in Mexico City, on... Read more
‘Call to Compassion’ rally urges structural reform, aid to the needy in Denver
Catholic Charities Denver has invited elected officials and public citizens to answer a call to compassion this Saturday at an... Read more
Catholic college on the horizon for Diocese of Pheonix
A project to start a Catholic college in the Diocese of Pheonix got the push and support it needed by... Read more
Pope met with heads of the USCCB
Pope John Paul II received, in a private audience on Thursday morning, the leadership of the United States Bishops' Conference... Read more
