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Prayer brings inner peace and serenity, Pope says
Explaining Psalm 26 during his regular Wednesday General Audience, Pope John Paul II said that the true way to achieve... Read more
Voters, politicians must follow informed conscience, says Archbishop Chaput
Conscience is never just a matter of personal opinion or “a pious alibi for doing what we want, or what... Read more
Catholic Church in New Zealand launches campaign against same-sex marriage
The same-sex marriage debate has moved on to New Zealand and the Catholic Church there is readied for the battle. Read more
Guatemalan Cardinal warns of social unrest
Cardinal Rodolfo Quezada Toruño, President of the Guatemalan Bishops Conference, is warning that social unrest could result if a "poltical"... Read more
Chilean bishop: “Do not abort your child, give him to someone who will take care of him”
Bishop Cristian Claro of Puerto Montt, Chile, criticized this week the decision of the Chilean government to distribute the morning... Read more
Capital campaigning picks up in Catholic schools
In an attempt to maintain quality education and keep enrollment up, Catholic schools in Boston have taken to marketing and... Read more
Two U.S. dioceses to close parishes due to priest shortage
Two U.S. dioceses have announced new parish reorganization plans to deal with the shortage of priests and a sharp decline... Read more
Franciscan Superior: optional celibacy and women priests not the solution
During a conference of the Association of Religious News Journalists, the Minister General of the Friars Minors, Fr. José Rodríguez... Read more
Catholic law center seeks to intervene and protect marriage
The Thomas More Law Center is one of three Christian-based public interest law firms that is representing five parties in... Read more
Congregation for the Laity to celebrate 20th Anniversary of “Cross of the Youth”
The Pontifical Council for the Laity will mark the 20th anniversary of the handing over of the Cross to young... Read more
Pope to proclaim six new blessed, including Polish prince turned priest
Next Sunday, April 25, Pope John Paul II will proclaim six new Blessed, including a Polish prince turned priest and... Read more
The Bible is a source of light for human behavior, Pope says
In a brief address to the participants at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Expert confirms abortifacient nature of morning after pill
As debate continues about the inclusion of the morning after pill in family planning programs throughout Latin America, an expert... Read more
Floridians to vote on parental notification law
On November 2, the voters of Florida will not only play a decisive role in the presidential elections, they will... Read more
The Philippines are “a light” for evangelization of Asia, Pope says
“The Philippines is truly a ‘light’ for the evangelization of the Asian continent,” said John Paul II on Monday morning... Read more
The Gospel is guide to understanding history, says Pope
In a message addressed to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding,... Read more
Colorado’s politicians react to Denver archbishop’s strong words
Archbishop Charles Chaput’s recent opinion column created a stir among Colorado politicians after he stated that Catholic politicians must advocate... Read more
Pope calls for kidnappers to release hostages out of humanity
On Sunday, at the end of the noon prayer of the Regina Caeli, Pope John Paul called for kidnappers of... Read more
Instruction with liturgical norms on the Eucharist to be "released" on Friday
On Friday, April 23 the Vatican will present the Instruction of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of... Read more
Vatican clears the way for new saints, including American “Angel of Molokai”
On Monday morning, in the presence of Pope John Paul, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints promulgated 15 new... Read more
