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Christians question new translation of Bible
A new version of one of the world’s most widely read English-language Bibles has caused a stir among some Christians... Read more
Jean Vanier to receive prestigious Knights award
Jean Vanier will receive the Gaudium et Spes Award from the Knights of Columbus April 2. Read more
Parents fight to keep Catholic instruction in Quebec public schools
A committee of Christian parents submitted a petition to the Quebec government, with more than 56,000 signatures, in favor of... Read more
New South Dakota law acknowledges that abortion ends a ‘whole, unique human life’
Last week, South Dakota lawmakers created a roadblock for the abortion industry. A new state law now requires women seeking... Read more
Terri finally receives last rites and Communion, supporters to bring fight to DC
Terri Schiavo was given last rites and Easter communion after an initial opposition from her stranded husband Michael, while supporters... Read more
Pope skips Easter Monday blessing
Thousand of Pilgrims at St. Peter Square were disappointed this morning when Pope John Paul failed to appear at his... Read more
Terri denied communion, Family ends battle in courts
In the most dramatic turn in the fight for Terri Schiavo's life, her parents asked supporters to return home to... Read more
Pope sends Easter plea for conversion, peace, freedom and justice
In his Easter message read this morning by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, at the Vatican, Pope John Paul offered an... Read more
Thousands receive emotional Easter blessing from Pope unable to speak
Tens of thousands from around the world gathered for the solemn Easter mass in St. Peter's Square this morning to... Read more
Terri supporters to leave roses at Michael Schiavo's home
On Easter Sunday, March 27, supporters of Terri Schiavo will leave roses in front of Michael Schiavo's home. Read more
During Easter Vigil Cardinal Ratzinger calls on Christians to have the courage to defend the faith
During the celebration of the Easter Vigil, which included the reading of a message from Pope John Paul II, Cardinal... Read more
In Easter message, Pope calls faithful to bear witness of love of Christ to the world
In an emotional Easter message, read at the beginning of the Easter Vigil celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica by Cardinal... Read more
Schiavo plea again rejected by judge; but family not giving up
Florida Judge George Greer has once again rejected a plea by the parents of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, to keep the... Read more
In emotional message Pope offers sufferings for the Church
At the beginning of the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar for the Diocese of... Read more
Eucharist only hope for a world that mocks God, says Pontifical preacher
During the celebration of the Lord's Passion, the Preacher of the Papal Household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa recalled that the Eucharist,... Read more
Pro-life groups, Christian community banding together for Schiavo
Since last Friday, brain damaged Terri Schiavo has been without food and water following a court order at the request... Read more
Pope's suffering teaches 'message of the cross,' says papal biographer
In the twilight of his pontificate, marked by suffering and physical weakness, Pope John Paul II is challenging the world... Read more
Peruvian bishop prays to Our Lord of the Miracles for Terri Schiavo
During an emotional reflection on the last seven words of Christ this Good Friday, Auxiliary Bishop Jose Antonio Eguren of... Read more
Over 150,000 Americans to become Catholic this Easter
One year before, she would have kept walking. But last fall, when 22-year old Dixie Ross saw the table advertising... Read more
Cardinal Ratzinger's 'Way of the Cross' to probe Eucharistic mystery in today's life
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the Popes’s Vicar to the City of rome, will replace the Holy Father at leading throngs of... Read more
