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Catholic university creates “Benedict XVI Institute" to promote defense of human rights
The San Vicente Catholic University of Valencia has created the Benedict XVI University Institute for Human Rights Research, oriented towards... Read more
Spanish martyrs killed for faith, not politics, says expert
Father Vicente Carcel Orti, an expert in the history of the religious persecution during the Spanish Civil War, said this... Read more
'Underground' bishop urges faithful to implement Pope's letter
An "underground" bishop in northeastern China issued a two-page pastoral letter July 12, asking his flock to study and act... Read more
Irish bishops move St. Patrick's Day 2008 over conflict with Holy Week
Religions celebrations for St. Patrick's Day will come two days early in Ireland next year to avoid a conflict with... Read more
Most Americans favor no insurance coverage for birth-control, support right of conscience
A new survey conducted by Baraga Interactive has found that a large percentage of U.S. adults favor optional coverage for... Read more
Nuncio in Spain says Catholic Church’s cases of clerical sexual abuse rank among the lowest
The Apostolic Nuncio in Spain, Archbishop Manuel Monteiro, said this week data from international organizations shows that priests are responsible... Read more
US Bishops accept invitation to meet with Members of Congress on Iraq War
The U.S. bishops have agreed to meet with a group of Catholic House Democrats to discuss a “responsible transition” to... Read more
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone celebrates first anniversary as Secretary of State, says Pope Benedict is “a volcano of creativity”
On the first anniversary of his appointment as the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone held a question and... Read more
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Vatican City State enters the digital world
The Vatican City State has ventured forth into the digital world today by launching a sharply designed Internet portal. The... Read more
Washington Post film critic alleges film should include choice for abortion; Kristen Fyfe responds
The ridicule of two box office summer hits by film journalists for the scripts’ absence of abortion has got Kristen... Read more
Venezuelan bishop calls Chavez's idea of no presidential term limits an “atrocity”
The vice president of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Roberto Luckert of Coro, defended the analysis of the current state... Read more
German bishops urge protection for human embryo
In response to a recent declaration by the National Ethics Council of Germany mentioning the possibility of changing the country’s... Read more
Lawmakers present proposal to proclaim Christ King of Poland
Forty six Polish lawmakers signed a proposal last week that would proclaim Christ as King of Poland. The idea is... Read more
Pope Benedict sends his condolences to all involved in horrific Brazilian airplane crash
Upon hearing of the horrific airplane crash in Brazil, Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. sent a telegram to Archbishop... Read more
Expert says Peres brings hope for inclusion of Fundamental Accord in Israeli laws
Franciscan priest and expert in Vatican foreign relations, Father David Jaeger, said this week there is new hope that with... Read more
Minnesota Supreme Court overturns convictions of pro-life protestors
The Minnesota Supreme Court handed down an important ruling July 12 that reversed the convictions of pro-life protesters Ron Rudnick... Read more
California Marriage Amendment approved for citizen petition
The Attorney General’s Office yesterday approved the California Marriage Amendment for circulation as a citizen petition. Pro-marriage supporters will now... Read more
Brazilian bishops seek to host WYD 2015
The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil has published a pamphlet in which they propose World Youth Day 2015 be... Read more
Schiavo brother heads effort to stop Kevorkian event at University of Florida
Dr. Jack Kevorkian is scheduled to speak at the University of Florida Oct. 11 for a $50,000-speaker fee. "We figure... Read more
Pittsburgh receives Bishop David Zubik as its new shepherd
This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI has named the Bishop of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Most Reverend David... Read more
