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Christians question new translation of Bible
A new version of one of the world’s most widely read English-language Bibles has caused a stir among some Christians... Read more
Picture of Pope made with outlines of Brazlian soldiers
The work of art is by Polish artist Piot Uklansk, of New York, who traveled to Brazil to photograph thousands... Read more
Colombian bishops call for peace and reconciliation
The Bishops Conference of Colombia and the National Reconciliation Committee issued a joint statement calling for “transparent dialogue and political... Read more
Thousands receive emotional Easter blessing from Pope unable to speak
Tens of thousands from around the world gathered for the solemn Easter mass in St. Peter's Square this morning to... Read more
Pope sends Easter plea for conversion, peace, freedom and justice
In his Easter message read this morning by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, at the Vatican, Pope John Paul offered an... Read more
Terri denied communion, Family ends battle in courts
In the most dramatic turn in the fight for Terri Schiavo's life, her parents asked supporters to return home to... Read more
Schiavo plea again rejected by judge; but family not giving up
Florida Judge George Greer has once again rejected a plea by the parents of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, to keep the... Read more
In Easter message, Pope calls faithful to bear witness of love of Christ to the world
In an emotional Easter message, read at the beginning of the Easter Vigil celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica by Cardinal... Read more
During Easter Vigil Cardinal Ratzinger calls on Christians to have the courage to defend the faith
During the celebration of the Easter Vigil, which included the reading of a message from Pope John Paul II, Cardinal... Read more
Terri supporters to leave roses at Michael Schiavo's home
On Easter Sunday, March 27, supporters of Terri Schiavo will leave roses in front of Michael Schiavo's home. Read more
Cardinal Ratzinger's 'Way of the Cross' to probe Eucharistic mystery in today's life
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the Popes’s Vicar to the City of rome, will replace the Holy Father at leading throngs of... Read more
Over 150,000 Americans to become Catholic this Easter
One year before, she would have kept walking. But last fall, when 22-year old Dixie Ross saw the table advertising... Read more
Peruvian bishop prays to Our Lord of the Miracles for Terri Schiavo
During an emotional reflection on the last seven words of Christ this Good Friday, Auxiliary Bishop Jose Antonio Eguren of... Read more
Pope's suffering teaches 'message of the cross,' says papal biographer
In the twilight of his pontificate, marked by suffering and physical weakness, Pope John Paul II is challenging the world... Read more
Pro-life groups, Christian community banding together for Schiavo
Since last Friday, brain damaged Terri Schiavo has been without food and water following a court order at the request... Read more
Eucharist only hope for a world that mocks God, says Pontifical preacher
During the celebration of the Lord's Passion, the Preacher of the Papal Household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa recalled that the Eucharist,... Read more
In emotional message Pope offers sufferings for the Church
At the beginning of the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar for the Diocese of... Read more
Cardinal Re thanks Pope for his "serene abandonment to God" and calls for renewal in priesthood
Holy Thursday celebrations began today at the Vatican with the Chrism Mass celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Prefect of... Read more
Supreme Court denies Schiavo appeal to reinsert feeding tube, but fight continues in Florida
The Supreme Court this morning rejected an appeal on the part of the parents of brain damaged Terri Schiavo to... Read more
'I am spiritually with you,' says Pope in Holy Thursday message
In a message that was both poignant and reassuring, Pope John Paul II told the faithful that he was "spiritually... Read more
