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Pro-life group files suit to challenge broadcast ban, defend freedom of speech
In an effort to defend its freedom of speech and run an advertising campaign as a grass-roots organization, Wisconsin Right... Read more
Vatican Dicastery publishes book on family and ethical questions
The Pontifical Council for the Family has published a book compiling ethical questions related to family and marriage that have... Read more
Bishop kidnapped by Marxist rebels not given message for government
Bishop Misael Vacca of Yopal, Colombia, who was released after being kidnapped for three days, confirmed he was held captive... Read more
Spanish politician says grandparents should encourage their children to have more babies
On the occasion of Grandparents' Day, which traditionally falls on the feast of Sts. Joachim and Ann, a leading politician... Read more
Christian hope is beyond death, says Pope
The Holy Father spoke on Psalm 15, "The Lord is my heritage," at the general audience today in the Paul... Read more
Peruvian Cardinal says weak priests are the Church's greatest enemy
Speaking on a nationwide radio program, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani said a campaign to silence the Church is underway, but... Read more
Spanish politician calls on lawmakers to vote with their Catholic conscience on homosexual unions
A leading Catholic politician from the Spanish region of Galicia, Manuel Fraga, said this week the vote by Catholic lawmakers... Read more
Marxist rebels release Colombian bishop unharmed
Marxist rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Colombia have released Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez of Yopal, Colombia, who... Read more
Attorney urges author-priest to expose 'ring of predators'
Attorney Sheila Schreiber-Parkhill has urged sociologist and author Fr. Andrew Greeley to expose priests who he knows to be abusing... Read more
Italian director to film television movie on Pope
Italian producer and director Giacomo Battiato has announced he will soon begin filming a biographical movie on Pope John Paul... Read more
Cardinal Law to preside feast of St. Mary Major on August 5
On August 5 the Roman basilica of St. Mary Major will mark the feast of Our Lady of the Snows... Read more
Pro-abortion group requests IRS to revoke tax-exempt status of pro-life group
Catholics for a Free Choice has filed a complaint with the IRS, asking it to revoke the tax-exempt status of... Read more
Pope asks Colombian guerrilla to release kidnapped Bishop
Fr. Ciro Benedettini, C.P., vice director of the Holy See Press Office, declared this morning that the Holy Father has... Read more
Democrats break with tradition; don’t invite Boston archbishop to convention
In a break from tradition, the Democratic Party did not invite the archbishop of Boston to offer a blessing at... Read more
Colombian rebels kidnap bishop, promise will be released “carrying message”
Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez of Yopal, Colombia, was kidnapped Sunday by members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) while he... Read more
Bishop Carlson says prayer needs a boost among Catholics
Prayer must become an important part of every Christian’s daily life, said Bishop Robert Carlson of Sioux Falls at the... Read more
Parents of murdered girl find comfort in their Christian faith
The parents of a nine-year-old Toronto girl, who was abducted last fall and murdered, have found comfort and solace in... Read more
TV Movie about the life of John Paul II in the works
A movie entitled “The Story of Karol,” about the life of John Paul II is to be filmed in Poland... Read more
Cardinal encourages Spanish young people to live Christianity as a “passionate adventure”
During the celebration of the feast of St. James the Apostle, Patron of Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid and President... Read more
Christians in the Orient persecuted by Buddhism, says Vatican observer
Writing in his weekly column for the Italian online journal “L’Espresso,” noted Vatican observer Sandro Magister reveals that, according to... Read more
