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Fatima Bulletin reveals Gibson visited Fatima visionary and showed her ‘The Passion’
Mel Gibson met with Sr. Lucia of Fatima at the Convent in Coimbra, Portugal, and screened “The Passion of the... Read more
Vatican wants U.S. to “finish job in Iraq,” says Ambassador
The U.S. ambassador to the Vatican responded to comments made by Pio Cardinal Laghi Monday that President George Bush has... Read more
Legion of Christ responds to stories about being ‘banned’ in US Archdiocese
The Legion of Christ recently released a statement regarding the decision of St. Paul-Minneapolis Archbishop Harry Flynn to ban the... Read more
Priests for Life comments on abortionist's fear of violence
The national director of Priests for Life has called on all people to reject violence “whether directed against abortion providers... Read more
Pope praises courage of Christian Martyrs during General Audience
In today's general audience, which was held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope praised the Christian martyrs who, "chose... Read more
Becket Fund submits brief to Swedish Court in defense of Swedish pastor
An U.S.-based nonprofit organization, committed to protecting religious liberties, has taken its mission overseas. Read more
Abortion industry in Cuba prevents doctor from traveling to visit family
In the midst of the controversy surrounding the Cuban government’s decision to deny a well-known doctor the chance to visit... Read more
Venezuelan Bishop calls for education defending human dignity
The Secretary General of the Venezuelan Bishops Conference, Archbishop Luis Azuaje, said this week the educational plans the government is... Read more
Parents force mentally handicapped daughter to undergo abortion
A mentally handicapped young woman in Avila, Spain, was taken by her parents to obtain an abortion, despite the hundreds... Read more
Decrease in Catholic population raising concern in Brazil
A study by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (BIGS) has revealed that in recent decades, the number of... Read more
Pope Mourns Death of Belgian Cardinal
The Church today mourns the death of Cardinal Jan P. Schotte, C.I.C.M. in Rome yesterday at the age of 76. Read more
Mass attendance stable in U.S. churches over last four years
Mass attendance in the United States has remained stable in the last four years, despite the clergy sex abuse crisis,... Read more
Italian cardinal says Bush was ‘wrong’ in promising quick resolution in Iraq
In an interview yesterday on Catholic Italian television, Pio Cardinal Laghi said President George W. Bush was “wrong” in saying... Read more
Pope Prays for “Renewed Proclamation of the Gospel” Among Byzantine Catholics
“Communion and Proclaiming the Gospel” was the theme of a meeting today in Rome in which Pope John Paul II... Read more
Tucson diocese passes audit on sex-abuse prevention policies and practices
A recent audit of the Diocese of Tucson found that its sex-abuse prevention policies and practices are in compliance with... Read more
Former TV journalist takes on new role with Archdiocese
A popular and well-respected investigative television journalist put aside his camera and mic to take on the role of chief... Read more
Debate on same-sex marriage causes rift among Christian churches in Canada
The same-sex marriage debate has caused a rift in the ecumenical movement in southwestern Ontario. Read more
Catholic Band Strives to Catechize Through Music
Mike Grothem had been in many bands before, but never one like this. Read more
Mexican bishops says all responsible for life of the Church
As the diocesan fundraising campaign began this week, Bishop José Guadalupe Martín Rabago of León, Mexico, called on the faithful... Read more
Education, not condoms, key to fighting sexual diseases, says Mexican bishop
In response to a plan to install condom dispensing machines in the regions of San Luis de Potosí, Mexico, Bishop... Read more
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