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Scientific research needs to be open to the human soul, Pope says
Speaking to a group of Polish scientists and academics, Pope John Paul II stressed again that scientific investigation must promote,... Read more
‘The Passion’ will touch hearts, says Denver archbishop
One will "never read the Scriptural accounts of Christ’s Passion in quite the same way" after seeing "The Passion of... Read more
Pope meets Cheney, urges Americans to work in favor of international cooperation
During his meeting with United States Vice President Dick Cheney, Pope John Paul II praised American fundamental values, and asked... Read more
Good ‘wake-up call’ in dealing with anonymous sources, says Catholic journalist
The controversy about the Pope’s words in reaction to Mel Gibson’s film is “a wake-up call about the dangers of... Read more
‘The Passion’ provides ‘teaching moment’ for U.S. Church, reporter says
A journalist for the National Catholic Reporter in Rome said next month’s release of Mel Gibson’s film on the Passion... Read more
Catholic radio network expands, buys Minneapolis station for $7 million
Minnesota Public Radio confirmed Jan. 23 that it is selling WMNN 1330 AM Minneapolis to a subsidiary of the leading... Read more
Legislator and Catholic Law Center launch first direct legal attack on Roe v. Wade
In the first legislative initiative of its kind, South Dakota State Representative Matt McCaulley introduced a bill Jan. 23, that... Read more
Artists must reflect God with their art, Pope says to “break-dancers”
After praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope John Paul II received in the Clementine Hall a group from the Artistic... Read more
Pope again calls for Christian Unity, releases doves for peace
Addressing the crowds gathered on Sunday in St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus, Pope John Paul II called again... Read more
In new document, Pope evaluates impact of media in the family
In a message released on Saturday on the occasion of the 38th World Communications Day –to be celebrated on May... Read more
Renewal of priestly identity is antidote to “alarming” lack of priests, Pope says
During a meeting with a group of French bishop on Saturday, Pope John Paul II stressed the need to strengthen... Read more
Argentinean Cardinal exhorts young people “broaden their horizons”
During a Mass celebrated Wednesday at St. Agnes Parish in Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of the Argentinean... Read more
Belgian Cardinal says homosexual acts are perverted
Belgian Cardinal Gustav Joos said this week that homosexuals that take pride in their condition and are public about it... Read more
ADL back to the offensive against “The Passion of the Christ”
Two members of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) renewed their concerns about Mel Gibson’s film on the last hours of the... Read more
President supports thousands at March for Life
Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates gathered in Washington for the March for Life yesterday and demanded that Roe v.... Read more
Roe v. Wade made abortion ‘routine’, USCCB official
Thirty-one years of Roe v. Wade has changed social norms and made abortion routine, said an official with the United... Read more
Cardinal López Trujillo announces new document that will address so-called “safe sex”
In comments made to Columbian media outlets, Cardinal Alfonso López Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, reiterated... Read more
Pope praises Spain’s Christian roots
On Friday morning Pope John Paul received in audience Jose Maria Aznar, President of the Spanish government, accompanied by his... Read more
Numbers of Protestants in Europe on the decline, thousands of churches being sold
New statistics are indicating that in European countries of protestant tradition, the last three decades have seen an increasing decline... Read more
Argentinean Bishop says “magnifying glass” necessary to find good politicians
Bishop Joaquín Piña of Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, is encouraging the faithful to trust that there are good politicians out there,... Read more
