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Rosary rallies planned for Fatima anniversary
Ninety years after the Marian apparitions in Fatima, Catholics in the United States are gearing up to commemorate the anniversary... Read more
Vatican cardinal says religions not “part of the problem” of violence
The president of the Pontifical Council for Culture and for Inter-religious Dialogue, Cardinal Paul Poupard, said this week that religions... Read more
Television drama rips Catholicism
Catholic League president Bill Donohue is railing against the latest episode of the FX drama “Rescue Me,” in which Denis... Read more
Jesuit publication Civiltá Catholic proposes evangelization of virtual world
The Italian journal Civiltá Cattolica, which is published by the Jesuits, has proposed that the Internet be considered “mission territory,”... Read more
Honduras demands Chavez apologize for insulting cardinal
The president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, the country’s parliament, business leaders, and human rights activists are defending Cardinal Oscar Andres... Read more
Japanese bishops: number of baptisms on the rise
According to a report by the Bishops’ Conference of Japan, the number of baptized in 2006 increased considerably in that... Read more
Benedict XVI completes his vacation by thanking his hosts, heads to Castelgondolfo
Yesterday morning, the Pope bid farewell to the civil and military authorities of Lorenzago di Cadore, Italy, where he has... Read more
Pharmacists sue in federal court after new law forces them to dispense Plan B
Pharmacists have sued Washington state over a new regulation that requires them to sell emergency contraception, also known as the... Read more
Expert warns of likely failure of new Spanish school model
In an interview with the Archdiocese of Madrid’s weekly paper, Alba, Inger Enkvist, adviser to the Ministry of Education in... Read more
Holy Father appoints Bishop for Diocese of Hearst
The Holy Father appointed Bishop Vincent Cadieux O.M.I. of Moosonee, Canada as the bishop of Hearst, Canada. Read more
Fake priest deceiving faithful in Argentina
A forty-year old man who goes by the names Gilmert Dunot and Sarmiento Gilberto José has been posing as a... Read more
Spain still lowest European country least supportive of the family
The president of the Institute for Family Policy (IFP) in Spain, Eduardo Hertfelder, said this week the $686 credit per... Read more
Polish priest apologizes for verbal attack on Poland's president
A Polish priest apologized on Tuesday after calling President Lech Kaczynski a liar and his wife a witch, and making... Read more
Children conceived by IVF have greater health problems
A recent British study has found that children conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF) have more health problems and spend... Read more
Ambassador to Holy See says nothing can eradicate Christians from Iraq
The Iraqi ambassador to the Holy See, Albert Edward Ismail Yelda, said this week Christians in the that country “are... Read more
Archbishop says attacks on Church attempt to distract from constitutional reforms
The president of the Committee for Media and Culture of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras, denounced President... Read more
Doctor saves mother and her unborn child who was subjected to RU-486
A 20-year-old woman changed her mind after taking abortion drug RU-486 and, after progesterone treatment, gave birth to a healthy baby... Read more
Pope calls for protection of environment, says creation-evolution debate is ‘absurdity’
The debate between creationism and evolution is an “absurdity” since evolution can coexist with faith, said Pope Benedict XVI this... Read more
Chinese clarify: Pope can visit only if Vatican cuts ties with Taiwan
The second in command of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, Mr. Liu Bainian, has said that a visit by the... Read more
Young priest gives up drinking in solidarity with minors
A 25-year-old priest has made headlines after delivering a homily on Sunday in which he urged parents not to abuse... Read more
