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Committee investigating sex abuse: selection of candidates, priestly formation is key
Robert S. Bennett, a Washington attorney heading the research committee of the National Review Board for the protection of Children... Read more
Changes are being made to correct the crisis, USCCB President says
Belleville Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, said that bishops in the US... Read more
John Paul II recalls centrality of families in the Church
Pope John Paul II stressed today that “recognizing the centrality of the family in God’s plan for man and therefore,... Read more
Moviegoers react to Gibson film
The film is out and reactions are pouring in. Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of The Christ” was finally released in... Read more
Georgetown University defends use of cell lines from aborted fetuses
Georgetown University is defending its research practices after a review revealed that its Medical Center is using cell lines derived... Read more
Diocese seeks dismissal of lawsuit that alleges discrimination
The Diocese of Fargo has requested that a discrimination lawsuit, filed by a former employee, be dismissed on the basis... Read more
Bishop of Chiapas calls on Mexicans to open hearts to change
Bishop Felipe Arizmendi of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, issued a fervent message to mark the beginning of Lent,... Read more
The Church does not have an ideology, but rather lives the Gospel, says Archbishop of Seville
Cardinal Carlos Amigo Vallejo, Archbishop of Seville, said this week the Church "does not have an ideology" but rather "the... Read more
Website launches campaign to stop legalization of abortion in Portugual
The Spanish website HazteOir.org ("Make your voice heard") has launched a massive email campaign to prevent the legalization of abortion... Read more
Pope calls Christians to asceticism during Lent
Pope John Paul II began Lent this morning calling on Catholics to live this season as “a journey of prayer,... Read more
Holy See gives details of publication on sexual abuse
The Vatican Information Service (VIS) announced today the publication of a volume produced by the Pontifical Academy for Life containing... Read more
Pope mourns victims of earthquake in Morocco
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State, sent a telegram of condolences on behalf of Pope John Paul II, to... Read more
John Paul II three weeks away from third longest pontificate in history
The pontificate of John Paul II is approaching a new record. On March 17 it will become the third longest... Read more
U.S. President calls on Congress to enact amendment to protect marriage
President George W. Bush called upon the Congress to promptly pass an amendment to the United States Constitution, defining and... Read more
Court cancels oral arguments in Roe V. Wade consideration
A federal appeals court canceled oral arguments on a motion to reconsider the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe... Read more
Church in Cuba says goodbye to Bishop Riverón
After the Mass of Requiem celebrated by Cardinal Jaime Ortega in the Archdiocesan Cathedral, thousands of faithful paid their last... Read more
Study says religious indifference prevalent among Spanish youth
A report by the Santa María Foundation revealed that the majority of young people in Spain are “indifferent” to religion. Read more
Pope hopes that Catholic Church will enjoy full freedom in Mexico
Pope John Paul II said this morning that “it is to be hoped that the Church in Mexico will be... Read more
Holy See proposes treatment by experts to prevent sexual misconduct by priests
The Pontifical Academy for Life published yesterday a report containing the reflections of a study group convened by the Holy... Read more
Ebert and Roeper give Gibson film ‘two thumbs way up’
The renowned film-reviewing duo, Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper, has given Mel Gibson’s film “The Passion of The Christ” their... Read more
