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Spanish bishop explains “gay phenomenon” and origin of gender ideology
In an interview with the Spanish magazine Alba, Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla of Segorbe-Castellón, Spain, explained the origin of... Read more
Spanish archbishop denounces “therapeutic” cloning as attack against human dignity
During a press conference to mark the beginning of the Week of the Family, Archbishop Antonio Cañizares of Toledo, Spain,... Read more
Argentinean Health Minister declares legalization of abortion part of his agenda
Argentinean’s Health Minister, Gines Gonzalez Garcia, told the daily “Page 12” this week that he is in favor of the... Read more
Demonstrations planned to support public display of Ten Commandments
A coalition of Christian organizations are calling on citizens who support the public display of the Ten Commandments to come... Read more
Two Mass. legislators support same-sex marriage based on faith
Two Catholic legislators from Massachusetts sought to justify their support for same-sex marriage last week by citing their religious convictions. ... Read more
Vatican shows that Lenten retreat has deep roots
Yesterday, the Holy Father and the Roman curia entered into their annual Lenten retreat, which will last through the week. Read more
Report says globalization needs to respect human rights and dignity of the individual
The Vatican has announced that the conclusion to a report on Globalization published last year is due to be presented... Read more
USAID refuses to release report that shows abstinence works in HIV prevention
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has shelved a study that highlights the effectiveness of abstinence education in reducing... Read more
Portuguese bishops praise witness of Sister Lucia
In declarations to the Portuguese news agency Lusa, several Portuguese bishops praised the life of Sister Lucia, who they recalled... Read more
Cardinal optimistic of Pope’s health, abilities
A top Italian cardinal said he is certain Pope John Paul II has the capacity to continue to work and... Read more
Pro-life groups reach out to Mexicans travelling to the US to obtain abortions
The organization Pro-Life Mexico is leading a march at the Santa Fe international bridge in order to convince Mexican women... Read more
Archbishop warns of loss of more than just religious freedom in Venezuela
The president of the Bishops Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo, is warning that “freedom is in danger, and... Read more
Bishops warn approval of “medicinal babies” means sanctioning of eugenics
Speaking on behalf of the Bishops Conference of Spain, Father Juan Martinez Camino, secretary general of the body, said proposed... Read more
St. Louis Archbishop expresses regret over defiant parish
In a letter published in the St. Louis Review on Friday, Archbishop Raymond Burke sought to clarify his stance in... Read more
Terri Schiavo’s family encouraged after Kansas woman wakes from 20-year coma
The awakening of a Kansas woman from a 20-year coma has encouraged Terri Schindler Schiavo’s family in their fight to... Read more
New Catholics featured in Easter television special
This Easter Sunday promises good Catholic programming with the broadcast of a moving one-hour special on the adult spiritual journey. Read more
Swedish pastor acquitted based on free speech
A pastor’s right to free speech was confirmed in Swedish law last week when a pastor, convicted of hate crimes... Read more
UN report advocates universal access to abortion
The United Nation’s recent Millennium Project Report openly advocates legalized abortion, says the Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute in... Read more
Pope urges French Bishops against unbalanced secularism
The theme of a letter released Saturday from Pope John Paul II to the bishops of France concerned relations between... Read more
Pope invites world’s sick to unite themselves to Jesus—“a man who knows suffering”
On Saturday, the Vatican made public a message of thanks from the Holy Father given to Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan,... Read more
