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Human cloning is a ‘sign of moral regress': Cardinal Keeler
The scientific experiment in South Korea that has used cloning to create and destroy dozens of human embryos "is a... Read more
Critics have a problem with the Gospels, not with me: Gibson
In an exclusive interview to be aired today at 10:00 p.m. ET. On ABCNEWS’ Primetime, Mel Gibson told Diane Sawyer... Read more
Pope insists on Europe’s Christian roots during weekend
On two different occasions on Saturday and Sunday, Pope John Paul insisted in the need for preserving Europe’s Christian roots... Read more
Mexican Bishops denounce Attorney General’s handling of Cardinal Sandoval’s innocence
The Mexican Bishops Conference expressed regret that the country’s Attorney General has not announced the innocence of Cardinal Juan Sandoval,... Read more
U.S. bishops issue publication on ‘The Bible, the Jews, and the Death of Jesus’
In the midst of the controversy posed by the upcoming release of Mel Gibson’s film surrounding its depiction of the... Read more
Pray for hearts to be open to the call of God, says bishop
The annual mass and evening of prayer for vocations for the English region of the Archdiocese of Montreal drew about... Read more
Weigel’s new book to young Catholics to hit book stores in March
Best-selling author and theologian George Weigel will be releasing his latest book, “Letters to a Young Catholic”, in March. Read more
Not all Jewish people are against ‘The Passion’: Rabbi Lapin
Two weeks before the release of Mel Gibson's film, Rabbi Daniel Lapin, well known radio host and president of Toward... Read more
Exagerated Nationalism bring only “tears and blood,” Pope says
During the funeral Mass of Cardinal Opilio Rossi, Pope John Paul II recalled the years of World War II and... Read more
Mothers oppose legalization of euthanasia in Germany
Mothers who belong to the Schoenstatt Movement in Germany are supporting a request of the German Bishops that the Parliamentary... Read more
In Brazil 10 million condoms to be distributed during Carnivals
Brazil’s Ministry of Health announced it will distribute 10 million condoms during the annual Carnivals as part of a controversial... Read more
Mexican bishop says Church and state have a common ground for cooperation
The first bishop of the new Diocese of Irapuato, Bishop José de Jesús Martínez Zepeda, assured reporters that beyond the... Read more
ADL’s fear of violence against Jews based on ‘The Passion’ is unfounded: Catholic League
At the root of the Anti-Defamation League’s fear regarding “The Passion of the Christ” is that the film “might actually... Read more
Catholics challenge Kerry on pro-abortion stance
The pro-life American Life League held a demonstration Feb. 10 in an attempt to convince leading Democratic presidential candidate Sen.... Read more
2005 World Synod of Bishops to focus on the Eucharist
The Vatican Press Office has announced that Pope John Paul has announced that the next Ordinary General Assembly of the... Read more
Pope ask Iranian leader to safeguard inalienable rights
John Paul II today received Kamal Kharrazi, foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, encouraging him to protect the... Read more
Pope wishes Colombian President moral, material reconstruction for Colombia
In welcoming Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez to the Vatican today, Pope John Paul II told him he hopes for... Read more
Holy Land needs reconciliation, not walls, Pope says
During a meeting with Ahmed Qurei, Prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Pope John Paul said today that the... Read more
National media mistreating Mexican bishops for their pro-life stance, says Archdiocese of Mexico
The Archdiocese of Mexico’s weekly newspaper is denouncing the national media’s mistreatment of the Mexican bishops for their defense of... Read more
Approved miracle of Father Hurtado paves way for canonization this year
Chile is celebrating the approval of a new miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Alberto Hurtado, who could be... Read more
