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Pro-life groups denounce government efforts to legalize abortion in Ecuador
Various pro-life groups in Ecuador have denounced systematic efforts by the government to the use the upcoming Constitutional Assembly to... Read more
October beatification planned for Spanish priest martyred in Brazil
According to the Spanish daily “El Diario de Galicia,” Father Manuel Gomez, a diocesan priest who was killed in Brazil... Read more
Catholics call on politicians to work for peace and maintain Europe’s Christian roots
Participants at the international congress “Values and Perspectives for the Europe of Tomorrow,” organized by the Commission of Bishops' Conferences... Read more
Cardinal Dziwisz calls outing of Communist collaborators harmful to society
The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, said this week a new norm requiring Polish citizens to publicly disclose their... Read more
World must invest in educational development for aging population, Holy See tells U.N.
The Vatican made public today, an April 10th speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the... Read more
Abuse claims against Catholic clergy decrease for second year
The number of abuse claims against Catholic clergy have dropped for the second consecutive year, says a new report on... Read more
Vatican publishes Benedict XVI’s Schedule for Brazil trip
The Press Office of the Holy See made public yesterday the official agenda of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming trip to... Read more
Pope to approve beatification for Japanese martyrs
Pope Benedict XVI may soon approve a decree for the beatification of 188 Japanese martyrs, Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao told... Read more
Divine Mercy Shrine prepares for annual celebration
Several thousand pilgrims are expected to gather at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge this weekend for... Read more
Cardinal George makes first public appearance since falling
Cardinal Francis George made his first public appearance since falling over the weekend. He was present for the dedication of... Read more
Human Life International responds to new Portuguese abortion law
The President of Human Life International (HLI) has responded to Tuesday's press reports that Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva has... Read more
Independent Catholic magazine in Cuba to cease operations, due to funding shortfall
The Catholic magazine Vitral announced on Tuesday that it would fold due to a lack of resources. Read more
Mexico City official backs abortion for minors without parental consent
The director of the Institute for Youth in Mexico City, Javier Hidalgo, announced this week he would support a move... Read more
Health Minister reveals support for legal abortion in Brazil
Brazil’s Health Minister, Jose Gomes Temporao, announced publicly this week that he supports efforts to legalize abortion in the country,... Read more
False remains of Joan of Arc were never considered relics, French diocese says
The Diocese of Tours said this week the supposed remains of St. Joan of Arc, preserved in Chinon (France) are... Read more
Independent audit of Boston child protection shows tremendous progress
The Archdiocese of Boston announced yesterday that the results of a full and independent audit of the archdiocese regarding its... Read more
Let us witness to the death and resurrection of the Lord, Benedict says
More than 50,000 people crowded into St. Peter’s Square this Easter Wednesday to attend today's general audience. The Pope, who... Read more
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Catholic Bioethics organization urges Senate to reject bill in favor of embryonic research
The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) is urging the U.S. Senate to reject bill S.5, which would provide taxpayer money... Read more
Italian bishops react to graffiti threats against Pope, Genoa prelate
The Italian bishops' daily newspaper, Avvenire, sharply criticized the recent wave of anti-Church graffiti in Genoa, including death threats against... Read more
Iowa bishop steps down due to health problems
Pope Benedict XVI has granted a request by Bishop Joseph L. Charron, C.PP.S., of Des Moines, Iowa to retire due... Read more
