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3000 expected for Life Teen anniversary
On Memorial Day weekend this year, nearly 3000 teens and supporters will gather in Anaheim, California to celebrate the twentieth... Read more
Fargo Bishop says Jesus' words 'I thirst' echo struggle to save Terri Schiavo
As the Christian world focused its attention on the passion and crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday, Bishop Samuel Aquila... Read more
Catholic League connects ideology supporting Terri's death with Nazism
While Terri Schiavo struggles in her last days of life in a Florida hospice, some commentators in the press have... Read more
Pope to have mountain named for him
Pope John Paul II will have a mountain in central Italy named for him on his 85th birthday, May 18,... Read more
Colombian bishops call for peace and reconciliation
The Bishops Conference of Colombia and the National Reconciliation Committee issued a joint statement calling for “transparent dialogue and political... Read more
Picture of Pope made with outlines of Brazlian soldiers
The work of art is by Polish artist Piot Uklansk, of New York, who traveled to Brazil to photograph thousands... Read more
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
