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Cardinal: No Communion for Pro-Abortion Catholics
During a press conference on Friday, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline... Read more
“Redemptionis Sacramentum” only reiterates norms already existing in the Church.
During the press conference in which the document "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On Certain Matters To Be Observed Or To Be Avoided... Read more
Kerry supports abortion rights, pro-choice march
Two days prior to a pro-choice march that is expected to draw one million people to Washington D.C. democratic presidential... Read more
Pope John Paul commends “creativity in charity”
"The mission you fulfill with admirable apostolic zeal is very precious,” said the Holy Father on receiving the Italian group... Read more
Pope met with heads of the USCCB
Pope John Paul II received, in a private audience on Thursday morning, the leadership of the United States Bishops' Conference... Read more
Catholic college on the horizon for Diocese of Pheonix
A project to start a Catholic college in the Diocese of Pheonix got the push and support it needed by... Read more
‘Call to Compassion’ rally urges structural reform, aid to the needy in Denver
Catholic Charities Denver has invited elected officials and public citizens to answer a call to compassion this Saturday at an... Read more
Pro-life conference to address “controversies and challenges” facing Mexican families
Several pro-life groups in Mexico are hosting the IV Life and Family Congress on April 24-25 in Mexico City, on... Read more
Largest German Catholic charitable organization appoints Opus Dei member as new Secretary General
The General Council of the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), during its annual meeting in... Read more
“Passion” breaks box-office records in Spain: two million see the film in 20 days
According to the film distributor Aurum, “The Passion of the Christ” continues to break records in Spain, with more than... Read more
Expert explains how 9-11 affected relations between the Holy See and Israel
In an article to be published this Friday in the religious section of L’Espresso online, Vatican watcher Sandro Magister analyzes... Read more
Embryos not really used to find cures for disease, says Australian bishop
People have been misled into believing that ‘excess’ human embryos will be used to find cures for Parkinson’s disease and... Read more
Voters, politicians must follow informed conscience, says Archbishop Chaput
Conscience is never just a matter of personal opinion or “a pious alibi for doing what we want, or what... Read more
Prayer brings inner peace and serenity, Pope says
Explaining Psalm 26 during his regular Wednesday General Audience, Pope John Paul II said that the true way to achieve... Read more
Pope appoints two Papal delegates to the Centenary of Rome’s Synagogue
Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced on Wednesday that Pope John Paul will not be attending the ceremony... Read more
Winning the Catholic vote critical to Kerry, experts say
The Catholic vote is very important and often the deciding factor in national elections, say two political experts interviewed by... Read more
U.S. bishops seek support for communications campaign
The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) wants to make certain that the Good News is part of the media experience for... Read more
Pope longs for peace and reconciliation for Venezuela, says Archbishop Porras
After visiting with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, Archbishop Baltasar Porras, President of the Venezuelan Bishops Conference, said... Read more
Cardinal Martino calls pulling of troops out of Iraq “imprudent”
In an interview with the Italian daily, “Corriere de la Sera,” just days after Spanish President Jose Luis Zapatero announced... Read more
Dominican bishops warn against electoral fraud
The Bishops Conference of the Dominican Republic is warning the countries political parties against voting fraud and dirty politics in... Read more
