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Abortion trials underway ignored by media, USCCB official
As activists prepared for a pro-choice march April 25, which organizers called the March for Women’s Lives, federal courtrooms coast-to-coast... Read more
In spite of problems Mexico pushes forward, says Cardinal
At the conclusion of Sunday Mass, Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City said that despite the problems and the scandals,... Read more
Venezuelan Archbishop calls for new efforts to help those in need
During a deaconate ordination ceremony in the Cathedral of Valencia, Archbishop Jorge Urosa of the same diocese underscored the need... Read more
Bishop calls Argentinean priests to examination of conscience on issues related to Eucharist
During the presentation of the new Vatican document on the celebration of the Eucharist, Redemptionis Sacramentum, Bishop Antonio Baseotto of... Read more
Pope invited to visit Lourdes for Anniversary of Immaculate Conception proclamation
Bishop Jaques Perrier, president of the Bishops Conference of France, has confirmed that Pope John Paul II will travel to... Read more
Kerry receives Communion after Vatican instruction
Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kerry received the Eucharist at mass Saturday, one day after Francis Cardinal Arinze, prefect of... Read more
Former Archbishop of Canterbury approves proposal to bar bishops, remove parishes in support of homosexual bishop
A conservative Anglican committee submitted a proposal that bars bishops, who supported the consecration of a homosexual bishop in New... Read more
Peace and justice require personal, government action, Archbishop Chaput
Churches are called to build a just society and to work for peace, but it can’t be done without the... Read more
"Love for Christ is the secret of holiness," says John Paul II
The Holy Father urged young people to follow the model of the six servants of God he beatified this morning... Read more
Pope urges political leaders to follow the example of Giorgio La Pira
Representatives of the National Association of Italian Municipalities met with the Holy Father today to celebrate the centenary of Giorgio... Read more
Pro-abortion march attracts fraction of expected marchers, no agreement on numbers
Only 100,000 to 250,000 people turned out for the pro-abortion march last Sunday in Washingtion D.C. This is a fraction... Read more
Kerry´s wife “for choice”
Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. John F. Kerry, has revealed her pro-choice position in an interview... Read more
John Paul II invited by Fox to visit Mexico in October
Bishop Rafael Romo of Tijuana, Mexico, confirmed last week that President Vicente Fox has invited Pope John Paul II to... Read more
Holy See publishes clear rules to protect the celebration of the Eucharist
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, headed by Francis Cardinal Arinze presented "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On... Read more
Stay of same-sex marriage decision necessary to prevent legal chaos, say family groups
The Thomas More Law Center and several other pro-family legal groups filed a petition April 21 to the Supreme Judicial... Read more
‘Passion’ still seeking broadcast deal, networks not biting
As of yet, Mel Gibson's Icon Productions has been unable to sign a contract with a broadcast network for its... Read more
Catholic pilgrims launch Peace Marathon in the Holy Land
Fifteen Italian athletes will participate in the Jerusalem-to-Bethlehem Peace Marathon today with the aim of encouraging peace in the region... Read more
Church must ensure participation of laity in evangelization, says Cardinal
During a visit to an evangelization center, Cardinal Eusebio Sheid of Rio de Janeiro said it is the task and... Read more
Cubans offer prayers for release of prisoners of conscience
Dozens of Cubans opposed to the Castro government gathered in Havana this week to offer prayers for the release of... Read more
Spanish Archbishop: government should listen to all the people and avoid partisan ideology
Archbishop Agustin Garcia Gasco of Valencia, Spain, said this week in order for democracy to be authentic, politicians who assume... Read more
