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Our Lady of Kazan icon arrives in Russia
The much venerated icon of Our Lady of Kazan has arrived in Moscow on the eve of the Eastern Orthodox... Read more
Killing of Italian hostage condemned by Pope and prime minister
Pope John Paul II issued a ''firm condemnation'' of the execution of an Italian hostage, saying he hoped that all... Read more
Unborn with disabilities protected in UN document
In a victory for advocates of the unborn, the latest draft of a UN document to protect the rights of... Read more
The devil uses euphemisms to deceive people about life and the family, warns Chilean Cardinal
Cardinal Jorge Medina, ex-Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, warned Chileans that the... Read more
Church providing assistance to thousands of victims of Hurricane Charley in Cuba
In the wake of Hurricane Charley’s devastating path over Cuba, Jose Felix Perez, spokesman for the Bishops Conference of Cuba,... Read more
Crowds celebrate anniversary of beloved Mother Teresa
Hundreds of people streamed by the marble tomb of the beloved Blessed Teresa of Kolkata yesterday to lay gifts of... Read more
Pope releases message for WYD 2005, calls young people to be courageous witnesses
The Holy See Press Office released today Pope John Paul II’s message to youth for World Youth Day 2005, which... Read more
Pastoral zeal and spiritual health of Pope as strong as ever
The ex-Prefect of the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo,... Read more
Pope expresses sorrow at deaths in Russia’s double-air disaster
Pope John Paul II expressed his grief over the double-air disaster, which took place in Russia Aug. 24 and left... Read more
New voter guide for Catholics an alternative for USCCB guide
In the wake of controversy surrounding a presidential candidate questionnaire, produced by the lay staff of the U.S. Conference of... Read more
Diocese hopeful that masses for abuse victims will bring healing
Staff of the Arlington Diocese are hopeful that a series of healing masses this fall for victims of sexual abuse... Read more
John Paul II saddened by disappearance of Spanish cardinal
Pope John Paul issued a telegram, expressing his sorrow over the death of a Spanish cardinal. Marcelo Cardinal González Martín,... Read more
Church emerging from ashes in Belarus, signs of hope strong
Officials of Aid to the Church in Need (CAN) are hopeful for the Catholic Church in Belarus, where many signs... Read more
Archbishop says Church ready to play role in reconciliation of Venezuelans
The president of the Bishops Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras, is again calling for reconciliation among all Venezuelans, saying... Read more
Beatification cause of young Chilean engineer moving ahead
Mario Hiriart was a young Chilean professional who dedicated his life to the works of the apostolate. He could be... Read more
Pope sends off Russian icon of Mary, expresses will for Christian unity
At a special Liturgy of the Word this morning, Pope John Paul he is pleased and grateful to see the... Read more
Most Americans says politics should stay out of churches
A new poll released yesterday shows that most Americans are opposed to political parties obtaining church rosters and to Catholic... Read more
Evangelization conference to be held at Anaheim over weekend
About 7,500 people are expected to attend the 14th annual National Catholic Family Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center this... Read more
Forced divorce argued illegal under terms of Catholic antenuptial agreement
Couples who marry in the Roman Catholic Church are bound by an antenuptial (prenuptial) agreement, which includes specific rules about... Read more
Cardinal Hummes denounces indigenous killings in Brazil
Cardinal Claudio Hummes, Archbishop of Sao Paulo, Brazil, issued an official statement this week condemning the anonymous attacks on homeless... Read more
