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Vatican calls on U.N. to end Darfur refugee crisis
In a March 10th speech to the United Nations, Vatican representative, Msgr. Fortunatus Nwachukwu, called the refugee situation in Africa... Read more
Recent poll shows strongest opposition to Roe v. Wade in years
Recent poll results indicate the strongest opposition to Roe v. Wade in years. Read more
Thousands expected at First Catholic Summit
Ten thousand people are expected to attend the First Catholic Summit in Washington, D.C., Palm Sunday weekend. Read more
Exhibit addresses religious clothing ban
A new multimedia exhibit seeks to explore and encourage discussion on the issue of state-sanctioned bans of religious clothing and... Read more
Study suggests women requesting abortions should be screened for abuse
Women undergoing a second or subsequent abortion are more likely to have experienced physical or sexual abuse, says a recent... Read more
‘Intensify your apostolic drive’, Pope tells Marian congregation
In a letter made public Saturday, Pope John Paul praised and challenged members of the Congregation of Marians of the... Read more
“Terrorism will never have the last word,” says Spanish Cardinal on anniversary of Madrid bombings
Before a large assembly of the faithful, civil and military authorities, and family members of victims gathered at the Archdiocesan... Read more
Advertiser uses picture of Sacred Heart to promote use of condoms
A Spanish advertising designer has launched an ad campaign promoting the use of condoms in AIDS prevention, employing an image... Read more
US bishops issue statement on Terri Schiavo, urge continued treatment
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued their long-awaited statement on the case of Terri Schindler Schiavo in support... Read more
Pope stresses need to reject anti-life campaigns to Tanzanian bishops
In a message to visiting Tanzanian Bishops, made public by the Vatican today, Pope John Paul highlighted the great importance... Read more
Vatican unveils project bringing together Science and Theology
Earlier today, the findings of one of the most prestigious current research programs on the relationship between science, philosophy and... Read more
Priestly formation must lead to understanding of ‘spiritual fatherhood’, says bishop
Bishops and priests are called to be “true spiritual fathers” to the faithful, but there are important cultural factors and... Read more
The Passion Recut hits theaters today
Theaters nationwide today will begin showing an edited version of Mel Gibson’s blockbuster hit, The Passion of the Christ, which... Read more
Franciscan Friars praying to Archbishop Sheen for miracle for Schiavo
While pro-life supporters nationwide fight for the life of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, whose feeding tube is scheduled to be removed... Read more
St. Louis Polish community seeks new home
Members of St. Louis’ Polish community are looking forward toward a new parish home following a year-long dispute between the... Read more
Economist to debate morality of market economy
The morality of current economic policy and business will be the focus of a lecture March 12 at the Notre... Read more
Church in France wins ban of Last Supper ad
A French judge ruled yesterday that an ad campaign based on Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper is offensive to Catholics... Read more
Pro-life groups slam Argentina for abstaining from vote on human cloning
Several pro-life groups in Argentina called the country’s abstention from the UN vote on human cloning “an embarrassment.” Read more
Spanish Archbishop calls for action in response to “absurd” social transformation
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, is calling on the Spanish to avoid becoming “silent spectators” in the wake of... Read more
Pope tells Senegal: remain united with bishops; continue seeking peace
This morning, Pope John Paul welcomed Felix Oudiane, Senegal’s new ambassador, to the Vatican, noting that country’s commitment to “seeking... Read more
