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Catholic schools slowly recovering, but still having a hard time report says
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago have been battling a drop in student enrollment for years and are looking... Read more
Unprecedented summit of Catholic Cardinals, Jewish leaders, held in NY
A two-day gathering of some of the world's highest-level Catholic and Jewish leaders resulted in a call for general religious... Read more
Pope’s reaction to Gibson film still stirs debate
Articles about who said what to whom continue to make headlines as the debate about what the Pope actually said... Read more
Teaching peace is safest “security policy,” Pope says
Speaking to members of the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican, Pope John Paul stressed the need of... Read more
Pope to Muslims: “Peace be with you!”
“Peace be with you!” were Pope John Paul’s opening words this morning in the Consistory Hall as he welcomed participants,... Read more
Scientists object to therapeutic cloning
There’s more than moral reason to object to therapeutic cloning, says the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in the... Read more
Family groups oppose bill that will force five-year-olds to attend school
A new bill that will force five-year-olds to attend school will receive a hearing tomorrow in the state Legislature. Read more
Thousands of crosses commemorate victims of repression in Cuba
Next February 20-23, volunteers from various countries will be placing more than 10,000 white crosses, each inscribed with a name... Read more
Undocumented are not commerce, says Archdiocese of Mexico
In the latest edition of its weekly newspaper, the Archdiocese of Mexico City denounced what it calls the commerce mentality... Read more
Hindu fundamentalists attack on Salesian part of increasing violence against Catholic religious
The Salesian News Agency is reporting this week that a Salesian priest was attacked by Hindu fundamentalists in the Indian... 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
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
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
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
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
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
Mexican bishops pleased with exoneration of Cardinal Sandoval
The bishops of Mexico have expressed to President Vicente Fox their satisfaction with the decision by the Attorney General to... Read more
UN recognizes Catholic Church as “excellent partner” in the struggle against AIDS
The Vatican news agency Fides has published the recent comments of Desmond Johns, head of the UN’s Department for AIDS... Read more
Church in Spain firmly behind cause for beatification of Queen Isabel
Since last year the Catholic Church in Spain has been sponsoring a series of activities in support of the cause... 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
