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Liberals most likely to believe Da Vinci tale
Data from recent surveys indicate that liberals and people who are not regular churchgoers are more likely to believe the... Read more
Catholic Charities encouraged by Bush's push for immigration reform
Catholic Charities USA is pleased with President George Bush’s recent speech endorsing comprehensive reforms to the country’s immigration laws. "We... Read more
Catholic doctors call for vaccines not derived from aborted fetuses
The Catholic Medical Association is calling on pharmaceutical companies to develop vaccines that are not derived from aborted fetuses. Read more
UK Muslims should stand up for Christians, says British cardinal
British Muslims should not remain silent when Christians are being denied their rights or are made subject to sharia law,... Read more
Man obligated to seek the truth, says Nuncio in Spain
The Apostolic Nuncio in Spain, Archbishop Manuel Monteiro, said this week “man is ontologically, but not morally, free, because he... Read more
Colombian bishops praise government’s willingness to dialogue with Marxist rebels
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, praised the proposal by the country’s president, Alvaro... Read more
Catholic doctors in Spain say defense of human life must be a priority in medical practice
The new president of the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations, Jose Maria Simon Castellvi, said this week that since... Read more
Argentinean TV network producing report on pro-life actions of Peruvian lawmakers
On May 17 the Peruvian congress will be visited by a group of journalists from the Catholic Radio and Television... Read more
Catholic initiative for untouchables bears remarkable results in India
A Catholic initiative to give the poorest of the poor in India a fresh start in life is celebrating some... Read more
Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh appointed Archbishop of Washington
Today, Pope Benedict named bishop Donald W. Wuerl, bishop of Pittsburgh, as the new Archbishop of Washington. He will be... Read more
Cardinal Ruini addresses Italian Bishop Conference, voices deep criticism on ethical issues
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar for the Archdiocese of Rome opened yesterday the assembly of Italian Bishops Conference, at the Vatican. Cardinal Ruini... Read more
Montreal diocesan campaign posters teach sacred meaning of religious swear words
French-language posters for the Archdiocese of Montreal’s annual fundraising campaign have generated more press attention than usual. Read more
San Antonio announces largest ordination class in years
Assumption Seminary is presenting its largest ordination class in years. Read more
New bishop installed in Cleveland
The bishop who briefly led the Archdiocese of Boston for seven months after Cardinal Bernard Law quit was installed Monday... Read more
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima marks one year countdown to next CELAM meeting
The secretary general of the Latin American Bishops’ Council (CELAM), Bishop Andres Stanovnik, noted with joy this weekend that the... Read more
Mexican bishops make available online video explaining Da Vinci Code
Due to the overwhelming response to a documentary produced by the Mexican Bishops’ Conference on the Da Vinci Code, the... Read more
Dominican bishops call on voters to elect leaders who will care for the common good
In a document on the issue of voting in the country’s upcoming elections, the bishops of the Dominican Republic have... Read more
Spanish cardinal says refusal to help families reaps incalculable consequences
During a Mass in Valencia in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in July, the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal... Read more
‘Holly's Law’ needed to protect women from RU-486, says USCCB office
A public workshop in response to women’s deaths linked to abortion drug RU-486 was a “constructive step,” but it does... Read more
Planned Parenthood fundraisers on Mother’s Day in bad taste
Planned Parenthood organized fundraisers over Mother’s Day weekend in South Dakota — a move that has citizens reeling at the... Read more
