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Canadian bishops call for more debate after Supreme Court judgment
The Supreme Court of Canada may have issued its judgment on same-sex marriage, but the debate isn’t over yet, said... Read more
Secularism, unbelief in Europe must be dealt with to preserve Christian identity, Vatican authority says
In a speech given by Cardinal Paul Poupard, President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, today in Minsk, Belarus, he... Read more
Vatican announces international Congress for Circus and fair workers
The seventh International Congress on the Pastoral Care of Circus and Amusement Park Workers organized by the Pontifical Council for... Read more
Pro-Life demonstrators make First Amendment appeal to Supreme Court
Pro-life demonstrators, who were arrested at a Kansas City intersection in June 2001 because of the complaints of passers-by that... Read more
St. Paul Cathedral's bells to toll again for Christmas
The bells will ring this Christmas at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Read more
Outrage in Italy: school scraps Christmas play, replaces it with Little Red Riding Hood
The movement to take “Christ” out of Christmas has spread to Catholic Italy’s public schools, sparking a national debate. The... Read more
Two rulings expected on whether public displays of Nativity are permissible
Two judges are expected to rule next week in separate cases on whether the Christian Nativity scene can be displayed... Read more
OK to Civil Unions “sad day” for New Zealand, Family Life International says
On the passing of the Civil Union Bill into law today in New Zealand, Family Life International, New Zealand called... Read more
Canadians want traditional family: study
After a Supreme Court judgment yesterday, the Canadian Liberal government is intent on legalizing same-sex marriage. This, despite the fact... Read more
Bishop Wilton Gregory, former USCCB President, new Archbishop of Atlanta
Pope John Paul II has named the Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, untill now Bishop of Belleville, as the sixth... Read more
Canada’s Supreme Court issues ‘opinion’ but not ‘ruling’ in favor of same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of Canada issued its judgment this morning on same-sex marriage, stating that the federal government has the... Read more
National Shrine Rector Named West Virginia Bishop
Pope John Paul II has named Msgr. Michael J. Bransfield, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the... Read more
Same-sex ‘marriage’ to become law in Canada by end of December, says justice minister
Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler said the federal government will move quickly to legalize same-sex marriage by the end of... Read more
Respecting cultural differences must be balanced by protection of universal values, says Pope
Pope John Paul II’s Message for the 91st World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2005, made public today, insists on... Read more
Pro-family organizaton responds to California Attorney General on “freedom of conscience attack”
A leading pro-family organization, Campaign for Children and Families, issued a response to California Attorney General Bill Lockyer’s announcement yesterday... Read more
“Icon for immigrants” given a home in parish church known as haven for immigrants
A life-sized statue of Christ found floating in the Rio Grande last year has been donated to Our Lady of... Read more
HLI urges Bush administration to rescind population-control policy
An international pro-life organization called upon the United States government to revoke its radical population-control policy at a press conference... Read more
Vandals target Jesus statue
A Catholic church in Delaware was vandalized Dec. 6, for the third time in recent weeks. This time, a bronze... Read more
Sister celebrates 100th birthday with joy
Sr. Mary Martin dePorres McKenna’s 100 years witness to a life of faith, joy and service. Read more
Christian opposition leader threatened for helping family members of political prisoners in Cuba
The Cubanet news agency denounced the Cuban government this week for threatening a leading Cuban dissident for attempting to help... Read more
