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Injustice against Christians continues in Sudan, says cardinal
How long will it take before Western countries realize the severity of the situation for Christians in Sudan? That was... Read more
Document banning homosexual priests is good for Church, say priests
The Vatican’s soon-to-be-released document, banning homosexuals from the priesthood, has caused an uproar in the press, but Catholic priests say... Read more
Films on John Paul II to hit major networks this season
Two major American networks had the same idea at about the same time—both decided to produce a film about the... Read more
Left-wing politicians block measure that would have provided benefits to unemployed mothers
Left-wing politicians in Spain’s House of Representatives successfully voted down a measure this week that would have given a tax... Read more
Father Felix Varela considered one of “inventors of Cuban nationality”
During his induction into the Cuban Academy of Languages, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Havana, Msgr. Carlos Manuel... Read more
Brazilian congress debates law that would legalize abortion
On September 27, the special secretary for Women’s Policies, Nilceia Freire, sent a proposal to the Brazilian Congress that would... Read more
First case of conscientious objection to homosexual “marriage” in Spain
A lower court judge in Spain has filed the first case of conscientious objection to a Federal Court against the... Read more
Throughout sad and glorious events of history, God continually reveals His face to His people, says Pope
Continuing his weekly reflections on the Psalms, Pope Benedict, in today's general audience, reflected on God's continuing intervention throughout the... Read more
European Bishops to tackle questions of evangelization in light of Vatican II
On Thursday, members of Bishop's conferences throughout Europe will gather in Rome to discuss the direction of the Church, and... Read more
Biblical expert wants Bishop’s Synod to recognize Eucharist as ‘the grandeur of our lives’
When Bishops from around the world gather early next month for the 11th General Synod of Bishops, only two representatives... Read more
Vatican II and the Church in the world: Archbishop Chaput challenges Catholics to live council’s vision
Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput opened a new lecture series being sponsored by the Archdiocese to a packed house last evening... Read more
Catholic Action Group responds to pro-abortion lobby group
The orthodox, independent Catholic Action Group (CAG) has denounced a recent report by the pro-abortion Catholics for Free Choice that... Read more
Parish merger proposed to keep Catholic community viable in Dayton
A seven-parish coalition in Dayton, known as the Catholic Urban Presence, has devised a new pastoral plan that includes parish... Read more
Vatican committee begins scrutiny of US seminary at Aquinas
A Vatican committee began its nine-month evaluation process of the 229 seminaries in the United States. Its first stop Monday... Read more
Bishops of Paraguay denounce attempts to distort human sexuality
In a statement released by two family committees of the Bishops’ Conference of Paraguay, the bishops of that country maintain... Read more
Salesians in Spain to offer master’s program in Youth Ministry
For the fifth straight year, the Salesian Center for Catechetical Studies will offer a master’s program on “Catechetical and Youth... Read more
Working document for V General Conference of Latin American Bishops’ Council published
The Latin American Bishops’ Council (CELAM) published on Tuesday the working document that will guide the preparations for the V... Read more
News agency denounces presence of pro-euthanasia group in Germany
The Kath.net news agency is reporting this week that the controversial Swiss organization “Dignitas”, which is dedicated to helping the... Read more
Pope bids adieu to Castelgandolfo, returns to Vatican
Monday afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI bid his official farewells to religious and civil authorities in the southern Italian town of... Read more
Reconciliation and peace message of the Gospel goes above ethnic and cultural boundaries says Pope to First Encounter of Civilizations in Turkey
The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI welcomed with joy the news of the first Encounter of Civilizations, celebrated in Antioch... Read more
