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Skip referendum on assisted fertilization, say Italian bishops
The president of the Bishops Conference of Italy, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, is promoting the creation of a civic committee that... Read more
Vatican confirms, Pope will return for Holy Week
In a statement this morning, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls confirmed hopes that Pope John Paul II will... Read more
Bishops’ spokesperson hails UN declaration against human cloning
The United Nations declaration against all forms of human cloning, including therapeutic cloning, “is a powerful statement in favor of... Read more
Archbishop Chaput decries death penalty
On Wednesday, Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput praised a recent Supreme Court decision which bans the use of the death penalty... Read more
NY bishops support tax credits for families to save Catholic schools
The New York Catholic Conference is supporting a bill in the state Senate that would provide income-tax credits of up... Read more
Pro-life community inflamed by ‘Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers’
According to pro-abortion supporters, today is the “National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers”, a day they say, to recognize... Read more
First California church abuse cases set for trial
Two California dioceses are scheduled to go to trial March 14 for cases of alleged sexual abuse by priests. Read more
Gibson plans new movie about Fatima
After the huge success of The Passion of the Christ Braveheart star, Mel Gibson will soon release a film about... Read more
Australian Catholic college cancels talk by “pre-Christian” scholar
An Australian Catholic college cancelled a lecture by “pre-Christian” feminist theologian Carol Christ Saturday, reported the Sidney Morning Herald. Read more
Pro-life leader reveals latest efforts of pro-abortion movement to defeat pro-lifers
With a recent shift in public opinion that seems to have placed pro-lifers in a more positive light, pro-life leader... Read more
Pope gives impromptu blessing from hospital window
To the delight of hundreds of people gathered below, the Holy Father appeared at the window of his room at... Read more
Cardinal Ratzinger to write this year’s Vatican Way of the Cross
The Pope has chosen Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and dean of... Read more
Pro-life leaders defend Gonzaga University president, say recent reports are false
A group of well-respected national and international pro-life leaders issued an open letter yesterday defending Gonzaga University president Fr. Robert... Read more
New York Press Editor quits in wake of offensive Pope story
Jeff Koyen, editor of the controversial alternative New York weekly, the New York Press quit rather than accept a two... Read more
County appeals ruling to remove Bible in public display
Harris County has appealed a 2004 ruling made by a federal court judge that ordered an open Bible, which was... Read more
Catholic Charities urges Congress to protect programs that serve the poor
Catholic Charities USA has urged Congress to protect programs that assist the poorest and most vulnerable members of society from... Read more
Believers must join forces to renew society, Pope tells Georgian Ambassador
In a message earlier today, the Holy Father welcomed new Georgian ambassador, Princess Khetevane Bagration de Moukhrani to the Holy... Read more
Students ask court to prevent university from violating constitutional rights
The students of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Arizona State University College of Law is asking a federal court... Read more
Catholic Action Group supports boycott of Comic Relief fundraiser
Another pro-life group has come out in support of a boycott by Catholics of Red Nose Day, a fundraising event... Read more
Bolivian bishops call for reconciliation in midst of deep national crisis
The Bishops Conference of Bolivia has issued a statement entitled, “In the name of Christ, Be reconciled,” in which they... Read more
