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Statue of Mary a symbol of peace for Japan
A popular statue of the Virgin Mary in Nagasaki, Japan, has been given a new home in the city’s Cathedral... Read more
President of Brazil acknowledges government crisis in letter to bishops
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva,” has sent a letter to the National Conference of Bishops of... Read more
Jewish author defends Pope Pius XII in new book
While many recent years have sought to align Pope Pius XII and in fact, the Catholic Church as a whole,... Read more
Alberta legislators to enact proposal protecting those uneasy with gay “marriage”
In light of Canada’s recent legalization of homosexual marriage, legislators in Alberta are working to enact a new proposal aimed... Read more
USCCB expresses support for Darfur Accountability Act; calls for an end to the violence
In a letter to congress yesterday. the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voiced its support for the Darfur Peace and... Read more
Brazilian bishops to publish document on national crisis
The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil, which is holding its general assembly, announced that it will release a document... Read more
Colombian young people to hold simultaneous day of reflection during WYD
The Archdiocese of Bogota has organized a day of reflection to coincide with World Youth Day in Cologne, to give... Read more
Famous Italian soprano praises Benedict XVI
During the recording of an upcoming CD, renowned Italian soprano Cecilia Baroli praised Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Archbishop O’Malley challenges Catholics to courageously live out faith
Speaking to a crowd of nearly 1,200 gathered at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s ‘Defending the Faith Conference’, Boston Archbishop Sean... Read more
American pro-life youth begin WYD walk from Euro Parliament to Cologne
35 young people who have just completed 3 simultaneous walks across the U.S.--all ending at the U.S. capital--are taking their... Read more
WYD organizers to let Argentine rock band perform at closing concert
In a new twist to the controversy surrounding the statements by the Argentine Protestant rock band RESCATE against Pope Benedict... Read more
Imitate St. Therese of Lisieux’s way of humility, says Pope
During this week’s General Audience at the Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI commented on Psalm 130 and underscored the... Read more
Pope to make another visit to Germany in ‘06
Pope Benedict XVI will visit his native Bavaria in 2006, according to officials of the Diocese of Ratisbona (Regensburg), one... Read more
Catholic Clergy group recommits to orthodox preaching of the Gospel, defense of human life
Last week at their 30th annual convocation, the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy--a group of priests and deacons dedicated to the... Read more
Ruins of pool where Jesus healed blind man found; helps prove authenticity of John’s Gospel
Workers in Old Jerusalem have stumbled onto the ruins of the Pool of Siloam, where Jesus, in the Gospel of... Read more
Group seeks to renew Canada’s moral direction with prayer, reparation, penance
In the wake of the recent legalization of homosexual marriage in Canada--a step which some see as another step down... Read more
Chicago Eucharistic procession draws nearly 10,000
Archdiocesan officials estimate that nearly 10,000 people, bearing colorful banners and donning t-shirts emblazoned with pro-life phrases, were present in... Read more
Cardinal calls on rebel leader to stop complaining and come up with proposals
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said criticism of the political class by the leader of the... Read more
Cuba to send 31 young people to WYD
The Church in Cuba has sent 31 young people to Cologne for World Youth Day, the Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
Religious leaders in Argentina sign joint declaration against terrorism
Representatives in Buenos Aires of the three monotheistic religions signed a joint declaration on Tuesday rejecting “all forms of fundamentalism... Read more
