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Holy Land Christians raise voices against ‘Islamic mafia’
An “Islamic fundamentalist mafia” has been committing acts of violence and intimidation against Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land, says... Read more
Irish bishops urge government to reach aid target by 2010
The Primate of Ireland has called on the Irish government to reach its entire overseas aid target by 2010. Read more
Catholic college withdraws invitation to Planned Parenthood citing Church teaching
A Catholic college in Montana withdrew an invitation to Planned Parenthood on attending a symposium on life issues last week.... Read more
Cubans offer prayers to patroness for victims of Katrina
Nearly five thousand Cubans gathered in Havana on September 8, the feast of Our Lady of Charity, the country’s patroness,... Read more
Peruvian Health Minister slams cardinal over morning-after pill
Peru’s Health Minister, Pilar Mazzetti, tried to discredit the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, last week arguing that... Read more
Unpleasantness and sadness threaten mankind and the Church, archbishop warns
Archbishop Emeritus Carmelo Giaquinta of Resistencia warned this week that the evils that threaten Christians are the same that threaten... Read more
Bishop urges rediscovery of value of motherhood and consecrated virginity for women
During a special Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Choir, Bishop Juan Maria Uriarte of San Sebastian, Spain,... Read more
Vatican reconfirms 5 canonizations and 26 blesseds to be declared in October: Pope Benedict following John Paul’s lead
The Vatican reconfirmed today that Pope Benedict XVI plans to canonize five blesseds and declare 26 beatifications later this month. Read more
Catholic Charities USA launches nationwide housing program for Katrina evacuees
All Catholic Charities agencies, located across the country, have joined forces to launch Operation Home Away from Home, a program... Read more
Bishops, policymakers focus on moral implications of trade agreements
An international conference on the moral implications of trade agreements came to a close yesterday. The two-day meeting, led by... Read more
White House declares National Day of Prayer for hurricane victims; Church groups applaud
As the world continues to watch the horrible aftermath of Hurricane Katrina--which devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast--unfold, President George Bush... Read more
Pro-family groups applaud Schwarzenegger for impending same-sex marriage veto
Yesterday, the office of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would veto a bill legalizing same sex marriage, saying... Read more
New Montana parish could be first in world named after John Paul II
On Sunday, parishioners in the tiny Montana town of Big Fork, will add something substantial to the worldwide Church. They... Read more
Embryonic stem cells prone to genetic mutations, says new research
A new study indicates that stem cells made from human embryos are prone to serious genetic mutations associated with cancer. Read more
Hong Kong Catholics "enjoy religious freedom," Church leader says
Hong Kong is a safe haven for Catholics, according to Mgr John Tong Hon, Auxiliary Bishop of Hong Kong, in... Read more
New church fits growing congregation
The Catholic faith community of St. Isidore Parish in rural but still-developing Milford Township, Pennsylvania, are enjoying their new and... Read more
New vocations video available this fall
Parishes, youth ministers, vocations directors and faith communities will soon have a new vocations-awareness and promotion tool at their fingertips.... Read more
Italian bishop calls for reconciliation in response to murder of priest in Brazil
Bishop Piergiorgio Debernardi of Pinerolo is calling on Brazilians to show forgiveness over the murder of Father Guiseppe Bessone, a... Read more
Pope Benedict: Church in Mexico must provide ‘Integral formation’ in all areas of the Church; for all ages
Meeting at his summer residence of Castelgandolfo earlier today, Pope Benedict told visiting prelates from the Mexican bishop’s conference that... Read more
Vatican congress to discuss scripture in the life of the Church; celebrate 40th anniversary of Dei Verbum
Later this month, Biblical scholars and Episcopal leaders from around the world will descend on Rome to explore the role... Read more
