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Judge rules against removal of anti-Catholic statue on university campus
A federal judge in Kansas has ruled that Washburn University did not violate the constitution by prominently displaying a sculpture... Read more
Annan supports of abortion advocates, raises questions of objectivity: C-FAM
The UN Secretary General called an international coalition that advocates abortion on demand for women and girls a “shining example”,... Read more
Forgiveness, strength in 'The Passion' essential to deal with crisis, says bishop
Forgiveness and strength, as demonstrated by Jesus and Mary in Mel Gibson’s film, “The Passion of the Christ”, are necessary... Read more
Pontifical University announces conference on “The Passion of the Christ” at the Vatican
Bishop Piero Coda, consulter of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and professor at the Lateran University, announced that the... Read more
Bishops of Costa Rica say information about treaty with United States should not be politicized
The Bishops of Costa Rica called on supporters and critics of the free trade agreement between that country and the... Read more
O'Malley draws flock of hundreds at church
Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley of Boston celebrated a mass of reconciliation at St. Mary’s church last weekend. The parish, which... Read more
‘The Passion’ needed for young generation to ‘get it’
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” is what today’s generation of youth needs to understand Christ’s message, said the... Read more
Same-sex marriage still illegal despite local initiatives: Spitzer
In light of some 25 same-sex marriages performed by municipal officials, New York's attorney general affirmed yesterday that current state... Read more
Another Papal trip to Poland?
After meeting with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, the Arcbishop of Warsaw, Cardinal Jozef Glemp, said the Pope... Read more
Liturgy becomes corrupt if it is turned into a “show”, warns Cardinal Ratzinger
In an interview published in the Spanish daily “La Razón,” Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine... Read more
Bishops of Nicaragua call on faithful to receive littlest ones with love this Lent
Following upon the Lenten message of Pope John Paul II, the Bishops Conference of Nicaragua is inviting the faithful to... Read more
Rebels killed archbishop, says government report
Burundian rebels assassinated Archbishop Michael Courtney Dec. 29 since his car was flying the Vatican flag, states a recent draft... Read more
German bishops call for reference to God in EU Constitution
On Monday the president of the German Bishops Conference, Cardinal Karl Lehman, called for the inclusion of a reference to... Read more
Beatification of “father of Europe” possible during coming Papal visit to France
The French daily “Le Figaro” is reporting that Pope John Paul II could beatify the late French Prime Minister, Robert... Read more
New translations, more sales for Pope’s book of poems
Pope John Paul II’s most recent book of poetry has sold more than 600,000 copies and will soon be released... Read more
Catholic Charities says court fails to support religious freedom
The California Catholic Conference is not backing down after the state’s highest court ruled March 1 that Catholic Charities, Inc.... Read more
Mexican Cardinal says cross and its glorious meaning essential to Christianity
The Archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, said this weekend that Christianity should not be stripped of the cross, of... Read more
Cardinal Errazuriz underscores contribution of Pope John Paul II to reconciliation in Latin America
In an article published by the Fides News Agency, the president of the Latin America Bishops Conference (CELAM), Cardinal Francisco... Read more
Catholic charity publishes children’s Bible in Nepali
The children’s Bible, entitled “God speaks to His Children”, is in Nepali – the official language of the Kingdom of... Read more
Musical composer for ‘The Passion’ faced personal ‘battle with Satan’
Writing the musical score for “The Passion of the Christ” was the most difficult assignment of his life, said Hollywood... Read more
