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Spanish rock band invited to perform at World Youth Day slams Pope Benedict
In an interview with a popular music website in Chile, the Christian rock band from Argentina, Rescate, which boasts of... Read more
US has new Vatican ambassador
President George Bush has nominated Florida businessman Laurence Francis Rooney to be the new ambassador to the Vatican, replacing Jim... Read more
US youth join in social action projects before WYD
More than 2,700 American youth, representing 125 college, diocesan and parish groups, will roll up their sleeves and dedicate one... Read more
Parental rights overwhelmingly supported in California
After a recent poll indicated that 85 percent of Scotts Valley residents support parental rights in education, the Capitol Resource... Read more
God defends those who trust in him, says Pope Benedict
The Lord gives all those who trust and believe in him confidence and encouragement, even when they are faced with... Read more
Influential evangelist: U2’s Bono makes strong statement in support of Christ
For years, the exact nature of the religious beliefs of Bono, lead singer songwriter of the band U2, have eluded... Read more
New movie on John Paul II to debut in US
On August 15 the Hallmark Channel will debut a new Italian movie called, “Karol: The Story of a Man Who... Read more
Bush says intelligent design theory ought to be taught along side evolution
While President George Bush’s remarks Monday that the theory of intelligent design ought to be taught along side of evolution... Read more
Plenary Council of Venezuela expresses “complete solidarity” with Cardinal Castillo Lara
The bishops of Venezuela gathered in a Plenary Council issued a statement Monday expressing their “complete and absolute solidarity with... Read more
Archdiocese denounces artificial insemination for homosexuals
The controversial case of an Argentinean lesbian couple attempting to undergo artificial insemination in order to have a child has... Read more
Government commission recommends legalization of abortion in Brazil
A government commission established to study the question of abortion in Brazil has made its official recommendation that the practice... Read more
"Miracle baby" born, Torres family says "life is a gift from God"
Susan Torres, a brain-dead woman who was kept alive for almost three months to give her unborn baby time to... Read more
Cardinal Keeler criticizes Frist’s support of embryonic stem-cell research
Cardinal William Keeler, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee for Pro-life Activities, criticized Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist’s announcement July... Read more
Judge certifies all Catholics in Portland as defendants in bankruptcy case
A bankruptcy judge decided last week that the 389,000 Catholics of the Archdiocese of Portland are officially part of the... Read more
Barriers lifting between Catholics and Evangelicals, say researchers
The relationship between Evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics has improved dramatically in the United States in recent decades, and increasingly... Read more
Episcopal bishops file lawsuit in continuing battle over openly gay bishop
As debate continues to rage in the Episcopal church over the ordination of openly gay clergy and now same sex... Read more
Pennsylvania Senator accuses Kennedy, Kerry of ‘doing nothing’ about priestly sexual abuse scandal
Pennsylvania’s Senator Rick Santorum blasted Massachusetts Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry Sunday for “doing nothing” about the priestly sexual... Read more
Catholic radio station launched in Ohio
Catholics in the Diocese of Columbus finally have Catholic radio. St. Gabriel Radio Inc., launched the region's first Catholic radio... Read more
Priest must be reflection of Christ, says bishop at international meeting
Bishop Ramon Calderon Batres of Linares, Mexico, told reporters covering the V International Retreat for Priests in Monterrey that “the... Read more
Number of Christians surges in China
A report in The Age says that Chinese Christians currently outnumber members of the Communist Party. The Gospel message is... Read more
