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Stem cell debate nearly impossible, say Catholic ethicists; frozen embryos should not exist in the first place
While many Christians and pro-life groups are still decrying Senate Majority leader Bill Frist’s Friday announcement that he favors more... Read more
‘Catholics need not apply’ must not become motto for government candidates, says Hyde
In a letter sent to Senator Richard Durbin regarding what many see as a “religious litmus test” for Supreme Court... Read more
Pro-life groups call Frist’s stem cell proposal a ‘betrayal’
Numerous pro-life and Christian organizations are still shocked by Friday’s announcement by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, that he thinks... Read more
Pennsylvania bishops issue document on stem-cell research
Pennsylvania bishops released a document last week, clarifying the Church’s teachings on stem-cell research. “Questions and Answers on Stem Cell... Read more
Cuban priests of the diaspora express support for Pope Benedict, Church in Cuba
Dozens of priests and religious of the “Cuban diaspora” in the world concluded their XXXI Encounter in Key West with... Read more
Mixed signals from China over normalization of ties with Vatican
Speculation has begun to grow over the significance of the Chinese government’s decision for the second time to give the... Read more
Cardinal says Venezuelan President ‘needs exorcism’
On Sunday, Venezuela’s Cardinal Rosalio Castillo, who has been a vocal critic of that country’s president, Hugo Chavez, called the... Read more
Vatican rejects Israeli complaints, says Israel is not always innocent in responses to terrorism
Yesterday afternoon, the Vatican released a stern statement defending the Pope’s words and rejecting an Israeli complaint that he failed... Read more
Pope’s new book to be finished this summer
According to Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls, Pope Benedict’s new book could be finished before the end of... Read more
Bishop says U.S. immigration system ‘morally unacceptable’
The current U.S. immigration system is “morally unacceptable,” said Bishop Gerald Barnes of San Bernardino. Read more
Catholic leader objects to Roe litmus test for Judge Roberts
A Democratic senator said yesterday he would subject Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts to a Roe litmus test. On... Read more
Archbishop of Denver proactive in dealing with claims of sex abuse
The Archdiocese of Denver is being proactive in dealing with cases of sexual abuse by clergy. Read more
New bishop in China receives approval by Rome, Beijing
Chinese government representatives joined 2,000 Catholics and 100 priests for the episcopal ordination of Bishop Anthony Dang Mingyan July 26... Read more
Pro-life college students walking across country head down home stretch
Three groups of over 40 college students are walking their way across the United States sharing their unmistakable message--all human... Read more
New pro-life ministry started at Mexico’s Guadalupe Basilica
The ministry coordinator of the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Msgr. Pedro Agustin Rivera Diaz, announced this week that... Read more
Tourist visits to Holy Land up significantly since 2004
According to data released by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, more than one million people have visited the Holy Land... Read more
Mexican cardinal says Marian devotion key to addressing problems in the Church and the world
In remarks opening the Guadalupan Congress at the parish of Santa Maria of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera... Read more
Bishop warns against confusion from New Age among Catholics in Argentina
Bishop Juan Carlos Maccarone of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, warned the faithful this week against religious syncretism, which mixes “truth... Read more
Pope expresses ‘profound solidarity and concern for monsoon victims in India
As residents of the Maharashtra region of India struggle to cope with the devastating monsoon rains and flooding that have... Read more
Pope addresses vocation crisis, lack of faith in Church; says ‘suffering is the way to transformation’
On Monday, Pope Benedict met with clergy of the diocese of Aosta, Italy, where he just finished his summer vacation... Read more
