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Religious leaders in Argentina sign joint declaration against terrorism
Representatives in Buenos Aires of the three monotheistic religions signed a joint declaration on Tuesday rejecting “all forms of fundamentalism... Read more
Mexican bishops appeal to Supreme Court to prohibit abortion pill
The newspaper of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara is reporting this week that fifteen Mexican bishops have filed a legal appeal... Read more
Cardinal Meisner: JMJ is for young people, not ‘the elderly like Küng’
In an in interview on the preparations for World Youth Day, the hosting archbishop, Cardinal Joachim Meisner of Cologne, said... Read more
Catholic League blasts Cuomo for calling Roberts a “Vatican Robot”
In a statement released yesterday, William Donahue of the New York-based Catholic League for religious and civil rights, slammed New... Read more
Archbishop warns of hostility against Christianity; calls Catholics to play role in American life
Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput, who made headlines during last fall’s presidential election for speaking out on the role that U.S.... Read more
Arizona governor not allowed to speak in Catholic Church; Bishop Olmsted will not allow a platform for anti-life
Arizona governor Janet Napolitano is one of the latest to be directly affected by a ban put in place by... Read more
Retreats, prayer groups, Theology on Tap: USCCB says Catholic Church has growing offerings for post-college young adults
A recent survey by the U.S. Bishop’s Subcommittee on Youth and Young Adults found that a growing number of activities... Read more
Pro-life groups: Planned Parenthood has gone too far with violent cartoon
Christians and pro-life advocates are expressing shock and outrage today over an eight minute promotional movie, produced by the San... Read more
WYD announces cancellation of controversial rock band’s performance
In an email message sent to hundreds of people who expressed their concern over the participation in World Youth Day... Read more
An insider’s view: Susan Torres’ family ‘overcame enormous adversity and odds’
When 26-year old Susan Torres--brain damaged and kept alive by life support--gave birth to 1 pound, 13 ounce, Susan Anne... Read more
Venezuelan bishops refrain from making official statements on Chavez regime
The President of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras, told reporters this weekend the Conference will not make... Read more
Mel Gibson invited to reenact Stations of the Cross for WYD 2008
Although the location of the next World Youth Day has not yet been made public, Cardinal George Pell of Sydney... Read more
Holy See calls for moratorium on production and use of land mines
During his address at the 11th session of the Convention for the prohibition or limitation of the use of some... Read more
Archbishop Levada prepares to leave for Rome amid prayers and few protesters
San Francisco's St. Mary's Cathedral was full to overflowing Sunday as nearly 3,000 faithful gathered to say farewell to Archbishop... Read more
Cleveland Bishop honors fallen soldiers in Iraq during special Mass
Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, shepherd of the Catholic Church in northeast Ohio, honored slain members of an Ohio-based batallion serving... Read more
Catholic-Jewish interfaith group rebukes Israel’s attack on Pope Benedict
Earlier this week, Gary Krupp, head of the Pave the Way Foundation, an organization seeking to improve relations between Catholics... Read more
Masonic Lodge in Italy appoints Catholic priest as chaplain, claims "openness" to Catholic Church
In an unusual show of “openness” to the Catholic Church, a Masonic lodge in Italy has announced the appointment of... Read more
Socialist party leader in Bolivia proposes legalization of abortion
Bolivia’s Socialist Party leader Evo Morales said this week the government should approve a new law on sexual and reproductive... Read more
Bishops of Venezuela pledge to make Church more active and prominent
At the conclusion of their Plenary Council, the bishops of Venezuela announced their intention to make the Church in that... Read more
Large group of Spaniards make pilgrimage to the Holy Land
In what has been determined the largest pilgrimage ever from the Spanish region of Valencia, more than 180 Spaniards arrived... Read more
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