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Cincinnati to have good showing at national March for Life
The Catholics of the archdiocese of Cincinnati will be well represented at the national March for Life Jan. 22 in... Read more
Archbishop aims call at some Catholic politicians
Catholic politicians who support abortion, assisted suicide or any other issues out-of-step with Church teachings on life issues should refrain... Read more
One million Catholic families urged to take action to uphold traditional marriage
In anticipation of a vote in the state Legislature on a constitutional amendment regarding same-sex marriage Feb. 11, the state's... Read more
Pope praises ecumenical progress with Lutherans
Pope John Paul II expressed his optimism on the dialogue with Lutherans this Monday during the encounter with an ecumenical... Read more
Division of Christians “a painful trial” the Pope says
During the recitation of the Angelus last Sunday, Pope John Paul II reflected on the Week of Prayer for Christian... Read more
At “Reconciliation Concert” Pope calls monotheistic leaders to have courage for peace
At the end of a concert dedicated to reconciliation among Jews, Christians and Muslims held at the Paul VI Hall... Read more
Roman Catholic church attacked in Sri Lanka
An unidentified gang attacked yet another Roman Catholic church yesterday in Katuwana, 30 km south-east of the capital, destroyed statues... Read more
Salvadoran Archbishop calls for respect in presidential campaign
In statements to members of the local media, Archbishop Fernando Sáenz Lacalle of San Salvador, El Salvador, called for respect... Read more
To allow abortion is to give a green light to murder, says Venezuelan bishop
Archbishop Jorge Urosa Savino of Valencia, Venezuela, is warning that the proposed reform of the country’s penal code which will... Read more
Gibson says won't be deterred from Passion of the Christ even though it might kill his career
In exclusive interview on EWTN Global Network, Mel Gibson said he thinks his latest movie, “The Passion of the Christ”,... Read more
Worship patterns, congregations changing in England
A recent report by Christian Research indicates that church attendance has dramatically declined in England, but Anglican ministers and Roman... Read more
St. John of Avila to be declared Doctor of the Church
Representatives of the Spanish Bishops Conference have announced that the cause to have St. John of Avila declared “Doctor of... Read more
John Paul II calls on women to take care for mankind
Pope John Paul II called women to be aware of their true vocation and follow the mission given by God:... Read more
Pope sees hope in dialogue between Catholics and Chief Rabbinate
Pope John Paul II says “the official dialogue established between the Catholic Church and the Chief Rabbinate of Israel is... Read more
Archbishop warns of “crusade against the faith” by atheists in Argentina
Archbishop Domingo Castagna of Corrientes, Argentina, is warning that militant atheism “has theoretically and practically infected a growing number of... Read more
Pope tells visitors: “I love you, too.”
During this week’s general audience, Pope John Paul II departed from his prepared speech in response to a group of... Read more
Catholic Charities in Chile to take up national collection for Iranians
Catholic Charities in Chile will launch this Sunday a national collection in all the parishes of the country in benefit... Read more
Archbishop of Montreal defends new HIV screening for seminary applicants
Candidates for the priesthood would not be rejected based on their sexual orientation or the result of a positive HIV... Read more
Debaters gives up chance to win tournament based on faith and morals
A Christian college debate team gave up their chance to win a tournament based on their religious beliefs and principles. Read more
Gibson 'Passion' to open on 2,000 screens
Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of Christ," will be released on almost 2,000 screens in the United States next month. Read more
