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Study confirms “modern” contraceptive pills are dangerous for women
A recent study by prominent medical organizations has determined that the latest contraceptive pills continue to pose a risk for... Read more
Argentinean Archbishop issues statement on alleged Marian apparitions
Archbishop Jose Maria Arancibia of Mendoza, Argentina, has published a statement clarifying the official position of the Archdiocese regarding “supposed... Read more
Vatican releases letter on Feminsm and “Gender” ideology
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released today the “Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on... Read more
Paulist priest addressing closing of DNC says he is personally opposed to abortion
Fr. John B. Ardis, the director of the Paulist Center in Boston, who gave the benediction at yesterday’s closing session... Read more
Pope sends telegram with condolences for gas explosion in Belgium
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State, has sent a telegram on behalf of Pope John Paul II to Archbishop... Read more
Former USCCB employee says he was forced out because of Kerry support
An alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention says he was ousted from his job at the U.S. Conference of... Read more
Lesbian couple sues Catholic school, parish in Oregon
A local lesbian couple has decided to file a lawsuit against a Catholic school and the local Catholic parish after... Read more
U.S. urged to press China on religious freedom
Freedom House’s Center for Religious Freedom is urging U.S. delegates at this weekend’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Singapore... Read more
Pro-life retreat planned for seminarians
Priests for Life will hold its annual national retreat for seminarians next month, from Aug. 10 to 17, at the... Read more
Archbishop calls for acceptance of Muslims without losing Spain’s religious identity
Archbishop Luis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona, Spain, underscored this week the need to harmonize the rights of Muslim immigrants with... Read more
Brazilian bishop says strengthening the faith more important than “combating” sects
Bishop Fernando Legal, SDB, of Sao Miguel Paulista in southern Brazil, said this week it is more important to strengthen... Read more
Vatican's congregation to publish document confronting feminism, "gender" ideology
On Saturday, July 31, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith will publish a document that confronts confusions generated... Read more
AMA's demand for morning-after pills 'appalling', says USCCB official
The American Medical Association's request to make the morning-after pill available over-the-counter is "sad" and "appalling," says Gail Quinn, Executive... Read more
U.S. Bishop urges Bush to reconsider travel restrictions to Cuba
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement July 27, urging the Bush administration to reconsider the recent restrictions... Read more
Pro-life group files suit to challenge broadcast ban, defend freedom of speech
In an effort to defend its freedom of speech and run an advertising campaign as a grass-roots organization, Wisconsin Right... Read more
Vatican Dicastery publishes book on family and ethical questions
The Pontifical Council for the Family has published a book compiling ethical questions related to family and marriage that have... Read more
Bishop kidnapped by Marxist rebels not given message for government
Bishop Misael Vacca of Yopal, Colombia, who was released after being kidnapped for three days, confirmed he was held captive... Read more
Spanish politician says grandparents should encourage their children to have more babies
On the occasion of Grandparents' Day, which traditionally falls on the feast of Sts. Joachim and Ann, a leading politician... Read more
Christian hope is beyond death, says Pope
The Holy Father spoke on Psalm 15, "The Lord is my heritage," at the general audience today in the Paul... Read more
Peruvian Cardinal says weak priests are the Church's greatest enemy
Speaking on a nationwide radio program, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani said a campaign to silence the Church is underway, but... Read more
