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Rosary at Rose Bowl set for May 19, 2007
The largest outdoor celebration of the Rosary in Southern California in nearly 50 years will take place at the Rose... Read more
Taliban threatens Pakistani Christians if they do not convert to Islam
Christians in Pakistan are seeking government protection after pro-Taliban militants sent letters to Christians, telling them convert to Islam or... Read more
Archbishop Mansell to attempt final effort to change contraception law
Archbishop Henry Mansell said he is considering all options, including a court challenge, to change Connecticut’s new law that requires... Read more
US bishops call for prayers, pledge to work for comprehensive immigration bill
The U.S. bishops have pledged to work with lawmakers to bring about federal immigration law that will “protect the basic... Read more
Independence for Kosovo is the only option says bishop
This past Friday, a proposal was floated by the U.N. envoy and former Finnish president Martii Ahtisaari's to grant Kosovo... Read more
Catholic college cancels speaker after pro-life protests planned
The College of St. Mary, in Omaha, Nebraska has decided to withdraw its invitation to Roberta Wilhelm, the scheduled speaker... Read more
Benedict XVI calls bishops of Mali to be zealous pastors
Today in the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo, shortly before his return to the Vatican this evening, the Pope received prelates... Read more
Prime Minister Tony Blair contemplates becoming Catholic
According to the Associated Press, a priest close to Tony Blair says that the prime minister will declare himself a... Read more
Pro-Life organizations challenge the group of 18
A group of Catholic Democrats in the US Congress recently objected to comments of Pope Benedict XVI about the fact... Read more
First and primary mission of disciple is to proclaim God, Argentinean archbishop says
Archbishop Emeritus Estanislao Esteban Karlic of Parana told participants of the 5th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council... Read more
The situation of Christians in Iraq is dire
The Patriarch of the Ancient Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Addai II, has called on the Prime Minister and... Read more
Pope given 10 millionth copy of Children’s Bible during visit to Brazil
During his visit to the Farms of Hope in Brazil, which offers a drug rehabilitation program for young people, Pope... Read more
Church in Philippines helps decrease election violence
Church groups worked with local citizens to decrease violence during this year’s elections in the Philippines, held May 14.In a... Read more
Two underground priests in China receive prison sentence
Two underground Church leaders from Wenzhou, eastern China, received prison sentences in March, six months after their arrest upon returning... Read more
Archbishop of Mexico City says pro-abortion politicians should not receive communion
The archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said Wednesday that although the bishops have not excommunicated lawmakers who... Read more
Pope invited to visit Baltimore after his trip to the UN
Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore has sent a written invitation to the Pope, asking that he pay a visit to... Read more
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Catholic Democrats chide Pope based on wrong information, says Catholic League
Catholic League president Bill Donohue said the 18 House Democrats, who chided Pope Benedict XVI, “are twice a disgrace.” The... Read more
Archbishop Celestino Migliore presses UN to action on behalf of native peoples
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See’s permanent observer at the United Nations, spoke to the UN Human Rights Council today... Read more
Benedict XVI gives artwork by Peruvian to CELAM conference
The central hall where the members of the Latin American Bishops’ Council are meeting for their 5th General Conference is... Read more
Official hymn for World Youth Day 2008 chosen
The official hymn for World Youth Day in 2008 has just been chosen. “Receive the Power” is the title of... Read more
