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John Paul II reiterates condemnation of “horrendous” attacks in Madrid
Pope John Paul II offered the Angelus Sunday for the country of Spain and reiterated his condemnation of the “horrendous”... Read more
Brazilian bishops give official support to “The Passion”
The leaders of the Bishops Conference of Brazil gave their full support to Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,”... Read more
Peruvian congressman charges abortion pill unconstitutional
The president of the Peruvian Congress’ Health Committee, Dr. Héctor Chávez Chuchón, denounced a resolution brought by several ONGs and... Read more
Poles rush to see Gibson's ‘Passion’
Mel Gibson's “The Passion of the Christ” has hit theaters in Poland and the response has been very favorable, topping... Read more
Cardinal blesses ground for new church
Signs of growth and life abounded in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this past weekend. Cardinal Justin Rigali was on hand... Read more
'Passion' maintains top spot at box office
"The Passion of the Christ" was the top film for a third straight weekend, taking in $31.7 million and pushing... Read more
Archdiocese of Denver is “patron saint of the Passion of the Christ,” says film's producer
The Archdiocese of Denver has become the “patron saint” of “The Passion of the Christ,” said the blockbuster’s executive producer... Read more
Archbishop of Lima: one is never the same after seeing “The Passion of the Christ”
At the conclusion of a private screening of “The Passion of the Christ,” Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, Archbishop of Lima,... Read more
Navarro-Valls says “Passion” not anti-Semitic
The spokesman for the Holy See, Joaquín Navarro-Valls commented on Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” saying “there is... Read more
Spanish Bishops call for charity and solidarity
In the wake of yesterday’s terrorist bombings in Madrid, the Spanish Bishops Conference issued a statement condemning terrorism and calling... Read more
Boston archbishop discourages proposal to include same-sex unions in marriage amendment
The Archbishop of Boston supports a legal amendment to protect the definition of marriage as the union of one man... Read more
Jesus in the garden is most important scene in ‘Passion’, says bishop
The bishop of Brooklyn said he will never pray the Stations of the Cross, say the Sorrowful Mysteries of the... Read more
Woman charged with murder for death of stillborn
A mother, who allegedly ignored medical warnings to have a Caesarean section when pregnant to save her twins, was charged... Read more
Jewish groups seek to prevent release of Passion in Brazil
A week before the national premier of “The Passion” in Brazil, a Jewish lawyer has asked the Brazilian Department of... Read more
Bishops and priests encourage Chileans to see “Passion”
After a private screening in the Chilean capital, bishops and priests expressed support for the movie The Passion of the... Read more
Second Papal visit to Rome synagogue under consideration
The magazine “Familia Cristiana” is reporting that a second visit by Pope John Paul II to a Roman synagogue is... Read more
Catholic Church hears requests to excommunicate mayor
Chicago man is circulating a petition asking Cardinal Francis George to excommunicate Mayor Richard Daley for his public show of... Read more
Pope John Paul II marks new milestone as third-longest reigning pope
Pope John Paul II will become the third-longest reigning pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, exceeding the... Read more
Vatican study confirms increase in religious indifference
A study by the Pontifical Council for Culture has revealed that religious indifference and faith in a “faceless God” is... Read more
Doctor asks Senate for more research into side effects of abortion
A medical researcher from the University of Michigan Medical School urged members of the U.S. Senate last week to support... Read more
