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Bishops to invite Pope to visit Northern Ireland
The bishops of Ireland have announced the possibility of a historic visit by Pope John Paul II to Northern Ireland. ... Read more
Sports and tourism aid mutual understanding and development, says Pope
The Holy Father has written a letter on the virtues of sports and tourism and the contribution they make to... Read more
Christianity cannot be relegated to the private sector, says Archbishop
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, stated this week that Christianity “has a vocation to public witness and active presence... Read more
Iraqi priest says dialogue between Turks and Iraqi Kurds are “a step towards peace”
Fr. Nizar Semaan, an Iraqi priest in Mosul, told the Vatican news agency Fides this week that meetings between Turkish... Read more
Catholic educational institutions must teach “ex corde Ecclesiae,” says Pope
The Pope gave strong advice concerning the identity and responsibility of Catholic educational institutions to bishops of the provinces of... Read more
Salesians deny moving priests accused of sexual abuse
The Salesians of Don Bosco issued a statement June 21, denying allegations that they have moved priests, accused of sexual... Read more
Marriage Amendment crucial to protect family, says Archbishop Chaput
With only three weeks before the Federal Marriage Amendment is expected in the U.S. Senate, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver... Read more
52 metropolitan bishops to receive pallium on June 29
Fifty-two metropolitan archbishops will receive the pallium on Tuesday, June 29, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles. Forty-four of... Read more
Pope will visit Lourdes on August 14 and 15
Joaquin Navarro-Valls, director of the Holy See Press Office, announced this morning that "the Holy Father John Paul II will... Read more
Cross placed atop rebuilt church in Dresden
It was an historic occasion of reconciliation for German and British citizens yesterday when a cross and orb were placed... Read more
Benefit event raises record amount to assist poor children
A benefit event organized to raise funds for the Catholic organization Mano Amiga (“Friendly Hand”) brought in an impressive $600,000... Read more
Cardinal Schonborn says Europe severs its roots by denying Christianity
In an interview published by the Italian newspaper Avvenire, Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna lamented the omission of any reference... Read more
Pope speaks of need to pray for the people who live in the land of Jesus
The Holy Father spoke about the needs of the Holy Land this morning as he received 70 participants in the... Read more
Cardinal Rivera calls for laws based on ethics and respect for human person
During the Mass celebrated on the feast of St. Thomas Moore, patron of politicians, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico... Read more
Desire for justice, truth and love manifests desire for salvation, says Pope
The Holy Father spoke about the Canticle in chapter 15 of the Book of Revelation, “Hymn of adoration and praise,”... Read more
Vatican makes statement on the arrests of Chinese bishops
Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls made the following statement today concerning the arrests of bishops in China: "Requests... Read more
Poll shows more U.S. adults have confidence in organized religion
Confidence in organized religion has increased among adults in the United States to 53 percent, up from 50 percent last... Read more
Judge blocks enforcement of 24-hour abortion law
A federal judge yesterday suspended the enforcement of a Missouri state law, which requires doctors to wait 24 hours to... Read more
Legislation proposed to study effects of abortion on women
Pro-life groups are hopeful that proposed legislation, that would fund research into post-abortion depression, will be passed this time around. Read more
Italian official reveals “battle to the end” to include Christianity in EU Constitution
The Italian Exterior Minister, Franco Frattini, said this week that at the European Council in Brussels, “We fought till the... Read more
