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Colombian guerrillas free 5 foreign tourists and 2 Columbians
Five foreign tourists and two Colombians were released on Monday after being held since last September 12 by the National... Read more
Light increase in number of pilgrims to Bethlehem for Christmas
According to the Fides News Agency in Rome, the number of pilgrims in Bethlehem has increased slightly this Christmas, but... Read more
Vatican announces new saints and blessed, including an Emperor and “martyr of life”
Last Saturday, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, President of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, announced in the presence of... Read more
Following Mary’s humility an excellent way to prepare for Christmas, Pope says
Pope John Paul said on Sunday, during the Angelus prayer, that the proximity of Christmas highlights the figure of Mary... Read more
May Christ be always at the center of our lives, Pope tells Roman curia
During the traditional Christmas gathering with cardinals, archbishops, bishops and members of the Roman Curia, Pope John Paul recalled this... Read more
Most Americans support ban on gay “marriage,” NYT reveals
The latest New York Times/CBS News poll has found widespread support for an amendment to the United States Constitution to... Read more
New bishop to unify Diocese of Phoenix
God’s love "forces us to face the scandal of child abuse squarely and to combat it with honesty and determination,"... Read more
Being called by Christ ‘entails great risk’: Bishop Olmstead
The lives of priests and bishops entail great risk for they are placed in the middle of the most important... Read more
EWTN expands to satellite radio
EWTN Global Catholic Network has signed agreements with SIRIUS Satellite Radio for the carriage of its 24-hour English and Spanish... Read more
'Gospel is not for sale': Ugandan Anglicans on gay ordination
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not for sale. That was the firm and unmoveable response of the Anglican Church... Read more
Lawyers from around the world greet the Pope as source of inspiration
420 lawyers from around the world greeted on Friday Pope John Paul II and presented him with a book of... Read more
Vatican source confirms Pope’s positive reaction to Gibson film
A Vatican source confirmed yesterday that Pope John Paul II saw Mel Gibson's film, “The Passion of Christ”, and was... Read more
Federal court approves Ohio's ban of partial-birth abortions, USCCB pleased
A federal court decision that upheld Ohio’s ban on partial-birth abortions was lauded by an official with the United States... Read more
Vatican’s “Sala Stampa” celebrates 50 years
The Press Office of the Holy See is celebrating its 50 anniversary, and a special Christmas Mass will be celebrated... Read more
Boston archbishop holds priest meeting for first time in 25 years
For the first time in about 25 years, a Boston archbishop met with all his diocesan priests this week. Archbishop... Read more
Priest says ELN should release hostages before Christmas
A humanitarian commission, which is headed up by a Catholic priest and is negotiating the release of a group of... Read more
Church in Mexico says law on homosexual unions is “aberration”
The Catholic Church in Mexico called a proposed bill to legalize homosexual unions in the capital an “aberration” and called... Read more
Pope John Paul endorses “The Passion of Christ” with five simple words
Pope John Paul II saw Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ” and endorsed the film saying: “It is as it... Read more
New vocations must be attracted by “audacious witnesses,” Pope says
Addressing the issue of the dramatic fall of vocations among traditional religious communities in France, Pope John Paul told a... Read more
Pope to preside at key celebrations during Holidays
The Vatican’s Office of Liturgical Celebration revealed today Pope John Paul’s schedule of celebrations for December and January. Read more
