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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
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo: Eucharist is oxygen for the Church
The celebration and proclamation of the Eucharist and the Pascal Mystery are like oxygen for the whole Church and continually... Read more
Judge won't hear new arguments for Schiavo; pro-life groups begging Gov. Bush to act
As options slowly deplete for the family of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, a Florida state judge has now denied a request... Read more
Pope makes brief appearance from window
Despite new reports of failing health and the cancellation of his weekly general audience, Pope John Paul II made a... Read more
Atlanta Court denies reinsertion of Schiavo feeding tube; pro-life groups continue fight
In the latest blow to the parents of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls Schiavo’s starvation an ‘attack on the sanctity of human life’
Yesterday, in the wake of Florida Federal Judge James Whittemore’s decision not to reinsert brain-damaged Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube, which... Read more
Poll finds American’s morals increasingly influenced by the Pope
A poll conducted by ABC News recently found that more American Catholics see their moral views influenced by Pope John... Read more
Bishops support Fr. Pavone’s idea to found new pro-life religious community
The pro-life movement will soon have a new ally. Today, Fr. Frank Pavone, head of the group, Priests for Life... Read more
Bishop’s statement against hiring homosexual teachers stirs controversy
A new charter for Scotland’s Catholic schools says all teachers must “support and promote the aims, missions, values and ethos... Read more
Anglican Church 'broken', says Canadian primate
Calling a spade a spade, the Anglican primate of Canada said the Anglican Communion is “broken” over the debate on... Read more
Catholic singles gather to discuss chastity
A comprehensive program at St. Anne’s Church helps single Catholics live chastity and offers services that promote life. Read more
Canadian Archbishop says no need to avoid Da Vinci Code
The bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code is “a bunch of hot air” and nothing to get worked up about,... Read more
Archbishop calls for UK abortion law review
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for a review of Britain’s abortion law, reported abc.net. Read more
Dominican Republic bishop laments late measures to improve prison conditions
Bishop Nicanor Pena Rodriguez of Higuey, Dominican Republic, expressed sadness this week that it is taken “the deaths of 136... Read more
Terri's life may be in Gobernor Bush's hands
A second U.S. court of appeals today denied the replacement of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo's feeding tube. The latest decision comes... Read more
Judge rule against reinserting Terri’s feeding tube draws strong criticism
A federal judge ruled this morning that Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube would not be reinserted. Read more
