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UN report advocates universal access to abortion
The United Nation’s recent Millennium Project Report openly advocates legalized abortion, says the Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute in... Read more
Swedish pastor acquitted based on free speech
A pastor’s right to free speech was confirmed in Swedish law last week when a pastor, convicted of hate crimes... Read more
New Catholics featured in Easter television special
This Easter Sunday promises good Catholic programming with the broadcast of a moving one-hour special on the adult spiritual journey. Read more
Terri Schiavo’s family encouraged after Kansas woman wakes from 20-year coma
The awakening of a Kansas woman from a 20-year coma has encouraged Terri Schindler Schiavo’s family in their fight to... Read more
St. Louis Archbishop expresses regret over defiant parish
In a letter published in the St. Louis Review on Friday, Archbishop Raymond Burke sought to clarify his stance in... Read more
Bishops warn approval of “medicinal babies” means sanctioning of eugenics
Speaking on behalf of the Bishops Conference of Spain, Father Juan Martinez Camino, secretary general of the body, said proposed... Read more
Archbishop warns of loss of more than just religious freedom in Venezuela
The president of the Bishops Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo, is warning that “freedom is in danger, and... Read more
Pro-life groups reach out to Mexicans travelling to the US to obtain abortions
The organization Pro-Life Mexico is leading a march at the Santa Fe international bridge in order to convince Mexican women... Read more
Forensic Scientists reveal what Jesus may have looked like as a 12-year old
Forensic scientists in Italy are working on a different kind of investigation—one that dates back 2000 years. Read more
Pope anxious to get back to work
The Pope is back home at the Vatican today after his release Thursday evening from the Gemelli hospital in Rome. Read more
Pope appoints Vingt-Trois new Archbishop of Paris
Just back from the hospital after his recent bout with the flu, Pope John Paul II yesterday appointed Andre Vingt-Trois,... Read more
Church cannot support ‘emergency contraception’ for rape victims, says Archbishop Chaput
In a guest comment in the Denver Post Feb. 8, Archbishop Charles Chaput explained why the Catholic Church cannot support... Read more
Messori says John Paul II has no intention of resigning
Catholic journalist Vittorio Messori, who wrote “Crossing the Threshold of Hope” together with Pope John Paul II, told the Italian... Read more
New cardinals possible this year, says Vatican observer
In his latest column for L’Espresso online, Vatican observer Sandro Magister speculates about the most important “candidates” in a possible... Read more
Mass. Supreme Court grants oral argument in seeking stay of same-sex marriage
In an unexpected move, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court announced that it would hear oral argument in a case seeking... Read more
PA Catholic Conference says no to bill permitting embryonic stem-cell research
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference has launched a major campaign to stop legislation that would allow embryonic stem-cell research. Read more
Draft legislation undermines commitment to refugees, say U.S. bishops
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops says draft legislation, which would have barriers and walls constructed along the U.S.-Mexico border,... Read more
Inner city youth minister uses Hip-hop to preach the Gospel
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “preach the Gospel at all times, if necessary, use words.” 27-year old Bob Lesnefsky’s... Read more
Gibson to re-release Passion of the Christ
On March 11th, Mel Gibson and New Market Films plan to release The Passion Recut to 500-750 movie screens around... Read more
Brazilian Cardinal: the Pope’s mission will end when God calls him
The president of the National Bishops Conference of Brazil and Archbishop of San Salvador de Bahia, Cardinal Geraldo Majella Agnelo,... Read more
