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US bishops offer ‘public correction’ of contraception, abortion, marriage pamphlets
The Committee on Doctrine of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has declared that pamphlets published by Professor Daniel Maguire... Read more
Catholic Men’s Conference in Detroit attracts thousands
Thousands of men packed Calihan Hall at the University of Detroit Mercy for the Catholic Men's Conference on Saturday. The... Read more
God gives us the grace to spread the Gospel, Pope tells Roman parish
On Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI paid a pastoral visit to the Roman Church of Saint Felicity and the Children Martyrs.... Read more
Hidden event of the Annunciation marks most profound change for humanity, Pope says
Greeting thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square on this, the last Sunday of March, Pope Benedict XVI used... Read more
Theology complemented by science, says Argentinean archbishop
In a message marking the Day of the Unborn Child, which will be celebrated in Argentina and other countries in... Read more
Pro-life groups say ruling by European Court an attempt to compel Poland to accept abortion
Various pro-life leaders have raised their voice in protest of a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that... Read more
Widespread rejection of plan to legalize abortion in Mexican capital
The bishops of Mexico, together with parents’ organizations, Christian groups and thousands of Mexicans have expressed their repudiation of a... Read more
Archbishop calls on Zimbabweans to protest Mugabe govt.
Archbishop Pius Ncube of Bulawayo says he is ready to lead a national campaign of peaceful resistance to force President... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Pope will not renounce Church authority in China
The Bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, who has become the principal liaison between China and the Holy See,... Read more
US Episcopal bishops reject ultimatum from Anglican primates
The Anglican Communion seems one step closer to a schism this week, after bishops of the U.S. Episcopal Church rejected... Read more
Hartford archbishop calls for solution re emergency contraception bill
Catholics gathered at Connecticut’s State Capital building yesterday to demonstrate against proposed legislation that would require all hospitals, including Catholic... Read more
Family experts to sign Declaration on Family Rights and Responsibilities
About 700 experts from 44 countries are meeting in Rome, starting today, to discuss ways to promote family unity and... Read more
Argentinean Vice President: Pope told me “Argentina is hope of the future”
The Vice President of Argentina, Daniel Scioli, who met briefly on Wednesday with Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square,... Read more
Jesuit superstar back at Ave Maria University
Following a whirlwind of activity in southern Florida, Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. seems to have resettled at Ave Maria University. According... Read more
Rector of Pontifical Institute denies endorsing new fictional book on “Gospel of Judas”
The fictional novel, “The Gospel of Judas,” was presented yesterday at the Pontifical Biblical Institute of Rome (PBI). Responding to... Read more
Questions swirl after Fr. Fessio’s dismissal from Ave Maria
Confusion and unanswered questions continue to swirl around South Florida and the Church throughout the U.S. today as many wonder... Read more
Bishop calls for defense of life against the “Herods and Pilates” of our times
As the possible legalization of abortion looms in the Mexican capital, Bishop Mario De Gasperin of Queretaro has called on... Read more
New archbishop of Sao Paulo says Pope will travel to Brazil with message for entire continent
During his first meeting with reporters after being named the new head of the Archdiocese of Sao Paulo, Bishop Odilo... Read more
Pastoral health care a sign of the closeness of God and his love, Pope says
Today in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: main objective of Benedict XVI is recovery of Christian identity
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said this week that “the main objective of the Magisterium and ministry... Read more
