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Expert says changing Islamic mentality requires enormous educational effort
Father Khalil Samir, a professor at the Oriental Pontifical Institute of Rome and St. Joseph’s University of Beirut, said this... Read more
Vatican Nuncio demands Radio Maria stay out of Poland’s politics
In a letter sent this week to the bishops of Poland and to the provincial superior of the Redemptorist community... Read more
Holy Week speaks to culture in its most profound roots, says Spanish archbishop
In his weekly pastoral letter, Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, said that “what we relive in Holy Week always... Read more
Cardinal launches prayer appeal for Mexico and Latin America
While celebrating Mass at the archdiocesan cathedral on April 2nd, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City launched a massive... Read more
Catholics shocked by Notre Dame president’s turnaround on ‘Vagina Monologues’
Following his own strong words denouncing the play in January, many Catholics have responded with dismay to the decision of... Read more
Connecticut bishops claim bias in state legislature
Connecticut’s three Catholic bishops said Wednesday they believe the Church is under fire in the state legislature, where there have... Read more
LA group to bring relics to hurricane-ravaged area, calls for national prayer
A Los-Angeles group will make a pilgrimage through the hurricane-ravaged Gulf States with its collection of relics of Christ’s passion. Read more
Pope to youth: Life is a great adventure, dare to believe that God will not abandon you
Throngs of young people from around the Diocese of Rome gathered in St. Peter’s Square yesterday evening to meet with... Read more
Immigration bill does not criminalize assistance efforts, say legislators
A group of legislators are striving to assure the U.S. Catholic bishops that a new and much criticized immigration reform... Read more
President Bush praises Church as voice for human dignity at National Catholic prayer breakfast
This morning in the nation’s capital, Catholic and political leaders from around the U.S. gathered for the annual National Catholic... Read more
Experts skeptical of new ‘Gospel of Judas’
The Gospel of Judas, a manuscript which experts believe may date back to the 2nd century, and suggests that Judas... Read more
Churchgoing can add years to your life, study review reveals
A recent review of existing research on factors related to longevity reveals that people who attend religious services weekly actually... Read more
Bishops urge governor to veto stem-cell bill
Three Catholic leaders are urging Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich Jr. to veto legislation allowing for state funding of embryonic stem... Read more
Young men considering priesthood choose between 'God or the Girl' on A&E
A new five-part documentary, billed as a reality show, about priestly vocations will premiere Easter Sunday. “God or the Girl”... Read more
Scientist claims Jesus could have walked on ice, not water, others critical of assessment
Rare weather conditions, creating a cold period some 2,500 to 1,500 years ago, could have created a hard-to-see floating ice... Read more
Holy Father mourns death of former Pope Paul VI secretary
Many prominent Catholics--particularly in Italy--are mourning the death today of Archbishop Pasquale Macchi, prelate emeritus of Loretto, Italy and former... Read more
Vatican’s U.N. rep: immigration debate must not be manipulated for short-term political gain at expense of human beings
Speaking to the United Nation’s Commission on Population and Development yesterday, the Holy See’s Archbishop Celestino Migliore urged leaders to... Read more
Pope Benedict, Nobel Prize winner Peres jointly condemn all forms of terrorism
Shimon Peres, former prime minister of Israel and 1994 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, met today at the Vatican... Read more
Thousands of Chinese catechumens in Hong Kong to receive sacraments during Easter Vigil
Hong Kong’s Catholic communities are preparing to welcome 2,400 new members who will receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and... Read more
Civil rights groups denounce ideologically based elementary school course
The civil rights watchdog website in Spain, Hazteoir.org, has denounced a new course for elementary schools which the Ministry of... Read more
