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Parents force mentally handicapped daughter to undergo abortion
A mentally handicapped young woman in Avila, Spain, was taken by her parents to obtain an abortion, despite the hundreds... Read more
Decrease in Catholic population raising concern in Brazil
A study by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (BIGS) has revealed that in recent decades, the number of... Read more
Pope Mourns Death of Belgian Cardinal
The Church today mourns the death of Cardinal Jan P. Schotte, C.I.C.M. in Rome yesterday at the age of 76. Read more
Mass attendance stable in U.S. churches over last four years
Mass attendance in the United States has remained stable in the last four years, despite the clergy sex abuse crisis,... Read more
Italian cardinal says Bush was ‘wrong’ in promising quick resolution in Iraq
In an interview yesterday on Catholic Italian television, Pio Cardinal Laghi said President George W. Bush was “wrong” in saying... Read more
Pope Prays for “Renewed Proclamation of the Gospel” Among Byzantine Catholics
“Communion and Proclaiming the Gospel” was the theme of a meeting today in Rome in which Pope John Paul II... Read more
Tucson diocese passes audit on sex-abuse prevention policies and practices
A recent audit of the Diocese of Tucson found that its sex-abuse prevention policies and practices are in compliance with... Read more
Former TV journalist takes on new role with Archdiocese
A popular and well-respected investigative television journalist put aside his camera and mic to take on the role of chief... Read more
Debate on same-sex marriage causes rift among Christian churches in Canada
The same-sex marriage debate has caused a rift in the ecumenical movement in southwestern Ontario. Read more
Catholic Band Strives to Catechize Through Music
Mike Grothem had been in many bands before, but never one like this. Read more
Mexican bishops says all responsible for life of the Church
As the diocesan fundraising campaign began this week, Bishop José Guadalupe Martín Rabago of León, Mexico, called on the faithful... Read more
Education, not condoms, key to fighting sexual diseases, says Mexican bishop
In response to a plan to install condom dispensing machines in the regions of San Luis de Potosí, Mexico, Bishop... Read more
Brazilian bishops warn of false hopes regarding embryonic stem cells
While the year-long debate on legalizing embryonic stem cell research continues in the Brazilian Congress, the President of the National... Read more
Bishop in Chile reaffirms Church’s rejection on sexual abuse
Referring to the recent Supreme Court decision, which declared the Catholic Church was not responsible for sexual abuse committed by... Read more
In wake of tragic year, Pope says to the world-“Do not be overcome by evil”
This morning at 11 in the Regia Hall, John Paul II met with the members of the diplomatic corps accredited... Read more
Pope Challenges New Cuban Ambassador to Promote Religious Freedom
This morning, the Pope received the Letters of Credence of the new ambassador from the Republic of Cuba, Raul Roa... Read more
Pope voices call to youth to “Put out into the Deep”
Made public today was the Holy Father's message for the 42nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, to be held... Read more
Pope invites rediscovery of Baptism
The Pope's Angelus reflections today, the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, highlighted this sacrament which he said the Evangelists... Read more
New Jersey school district sued for ban on Christmas music
The Maplewood Public School District is facing a lawsuit for having banned traditional Christmas music, including instrumentals, last month. Read more
Catholics cautioned about ‘objectionable’ magazine
The Diocese of Pittsburg issued an official warning about a quarterly magazine, called Thorns and Roses. The warning was reported... Read more
