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Catholic League says HBO special on celibacy “maligns Church”
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Catholic League criticized the HBO special “Celibacy,” a documentary in the “America Undercover”... Read more
Mary Ann Glendon says "poor can't wait," speaking on behalf of the Holy See
Speaking on behalf of the Holy See, Mary Ann Glendon, president of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, has voiced... Read more
Bishop to decide Tucson Diocese bankruptcy in September
Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson (Arizona) announced on Wednesday that he will make a decision about whether the Diocese... Read more
Archdiocese of Boston finalizes property sale to Boston College
Boston College have announced it has finalized the purchase of most of the Archdiocese of Boston’s headquarters for $99.4 million. Read more
Federal court prohibits distribution of “morning after pill” in Chile
A federal judge in Santiago has issued a ruling prohibiting the sale and the marketing of the morning after pill,... Read more
Spanish bishop calls legalization of homosexual unions by government an aberration
Bishop Jose Gea Escolano of Mondoñedo-Ferrol, Spain, said this week the Spanish government’s plan to legalize homosexual unions next year... Read more
Canada celebrates the ‘Saint of the Ordinary’
Masses were held in eight cities across Canada last week to celebrate the feast day of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder... Read more
Pope wishes peace, freedom and prosperity on new Iraq
Pope John Paul II today expressed his wishes and prayers for the new Iraq on the occasion of the transfer... Read more
Latin American delegates propose abortion for adolescents at population summit in Puerto Rico
A resolution co-sponsored by most Latin American countries, with the exception of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, who joined the U.S.... Read more
In shared homily, Pope and Orthodox leader expressed commitment to work for unity
Pope John Paul II and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I delivered a shared homily expressing their respective commitments... Read more
Pope explains significance of the Pallium received yesterday by 44 Archbishops in today’s general audience
The Holy Father explained, in today's general audience in St. Peter's Square, the significance of the Pallium which he imparted... Read more
New poll claims Catholic vote depends on confidence in president to resolve Iraq war
A recent poll claims that the most important factor, which will determine how Catholics will vote in the November presidential... Read more
Death penalty adds to culture of violence, should be stopped: Archbishop Chaput
The death penalty does not contribute in creating justice, but only feeds a culture of violence and revenge, said Archbishop... Read more
New scans reveals amazing baby behavior in the womb
A new 3D ultrasound scan has produced vivid pictures of a 12 week-old unborn baby "walking", yawning and rubbing its... Read more
Nicaraguan bishop denounces “hypocrisy” in sexual abuse cases
Bishop Bernardo Hombach of Granada, Nicaragua, said in an interview this week with the newspaper “La Prensa” that there is... Read more
Madrid residents protest against government subsidies for “Gay pride” week in Spanish capital
Residents in Madrid are protesting a decision by Madrid mayor, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon—to grant a subsidy of more than $36,000 for... Read more
Pope calls on Orthodox Patriarch to walk toward reconciliation and beyond painful memories of past confrontations
Pope John Paul II welcomed His Holiness Bartholomew I, the Patriarch of Constantinople, this morning to mark the 40th anniversary... Read more
Summer conferences for Catholic youth inspire, renew faith
School’s out and Catholic summer youth conferences are heating up. More than a dozen regional camps have been organized and... Read more
Catholic community remembers Mexican immigrants who died at border
The Catholic community remembered those Mexican immigrants who died trying to cross the United States border into Arizona Sunday. About... Read more
Sandinista leader proposes Cardinal Obando for Nobel Peace Prize
Daniel Ortega, who led the Sandinista government in Nicaragua during the 1980’s and was a declared enemy of Cardinal Miguel... Read more
