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Pope explains significance of the Pallium received yesterday by 44 Archbishops in today’s general audience
The Holy Father explained, in today's general audience in St. Peter's Square, the significance of the Pallium which he imparted... Read more
New poll claims Catholic vote depends on confidence in president to resolve Iraq war
A recent poll claims that the most important factor, which will determine how Catholics will vote in the November presidential... Read more
Death penalty adds to culture of violence, should be stopped: Archbishop Chaput
The death penalty does not contribute in creating justice, but only feeds a culture of violence and revenge, said Archbishop... Read more
New scans reveals amazing baby behavior in the womb
A new 3D ultrasound scan has produced vivid pictures of a 12 week-old unborn baby "walking", yawning and rubbing its... Read more
Nicaraguan bishop denounces “hypocrisy” in sexual abuse cases
Bishop Bernardo Hombach of Granada, Nicaragua, said in an interview this week with the newspaper “La Prensa” that there is... Read more
Madrid residents protest against government subsidies for “Gay pride” week in Spanish capital
Residents in Madrid are protesting a decision by Madrid mayor, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon—to grant a subsidy of more than $36,000 for... Read more
Pope calls on Orthodox Patriarch to walk toward reconciliation and beyond painful memories of past confrontations
Pope John Paul II welcomed His Holiness Bartholomew I, the Patriarch of Constantinople, this morning to mark the 40th anniversary... Read more
Summer conferences for Catholic youth inspire, renew faith
School’s out and Catholic summer youth conferences are heating up. More than a dozen regional camps have been organized and... Read more
Catholic community remembers Mexican immigrants who died at border
The Catholic community remembered those Mexican immigrants who died trying to cross the United States border into Arizona Sunday. About... Read more
Sandinista leader proposes Cardinal Obando for Nobel Peace Prize
Daniel Ortega, who led the Sandinista government in Nicaragua during the 1980’s and was a declared enemy of Cardinal Miguel... Read more
Statement against homosexual adoption sent to Spanish lawmakers
An independent organization called “Professionals for Ethics” has sent a statement entitled, “Children Have Rights” to all Spanish lawmakers this... Read more
Vatican observer explains why evangelicals continue to flourish in Latin America
In his weekly column for this Tuesday, June 29, Vatican observer Sandro Magister of the online weekly “L’Espresso,” analyzes the... Read more
Catholic bishops of North Dakota and Minnesota to issue letter against death penalty for accused killer
The Catholic bishops of North Dakota and Minnesota are expected to issue a letter this week, stating their position against... Read more
Cardinal Medina denounces growing moral crisis in Chile
Cardinal Jorge Medina, ex-prefect of the Congregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments, lamented this week that his country is... Read more
Pope speaks about holiness of marriage before Prince and Princess of Asturias
John Paul II welcomed Their Royal Highnesses, Felipe and Letizia de Borbon, Prince and Princess of Asturias, to the Vatican... Read more
Pope appoints two new Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of New York
John Paul II today appointed Msgrs. Gerald T. Walsh, of the clergy of New York, and Dennis J. Sullivan, also... Read more
Sports must promote human spirit, not mere business, Pope says
The Holy Father affirmed the call of the Christian to be a witness to Christ in sports, to 7000 participants... Read more
Pope to take vacation from July 5 to July 17
The Holy Father will go to the Valle d'Aosta region in the Italian Alps from July 5 to 17 for... Read more
Pope encourages Catholics to pray for Christian unity in wake of meeting with Orthodox Patriarch
During yesterday’s Angelus the Holy Father encouraged Catholics to pray for Christian unity after he announced that on June 29,... Read more
Pope condemns the evil of torture
After praying the Angelus, the Holy Father recalled that the World Day Against Torture was celebrated yesterday, and he urged... Read more
