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U.S. Bishops urge support for Federal Marriage Amendment
Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has written to all Catholic bishops,... Read more
No celebrations for Boston archbishop after receiving pallium from Pope John Paul
Archbishop Sean O'Malley of Boston will receive the pallium from Pope John Paul II at the Vatican tomorrow but with... Read more
Chaldean Catholic Church attacked in Northern Iraq
The Germany-based Catholic Charity “Aid to the Church in Need” (ACN) announced on Monday that two unidentified individuals riding in... Read more
Havana Archdiocese calls on Castro to ease up on dissidents
In an article published in its official newspaper, Palabra Nueva, the Archdiocese of Havana has called on the government of... Read more
Bishops committee reiterates energetic protest against morning after pill in Peru
The Committee on the Family of the Peruvian Bishops Conference has published an energetic statement denouncing determination of the Minister... Read more
Europe’s future depends on the institution of the family, says Pope
In an address today to participants in the European Symposium of University Professors, the Holy Father strongly affirmed that “Europe’s... Read more
Pope praises Malta’s faith, says it has vital role of upholding Christian identity of Europe
The Holy Father received recently elected President Edward Fenech Adami of Malta this morning and through him sent his “heartfelt... Read more
Formerly paralyzed women prove effectiveness of adult stem-sell research
Two women, who were formerly paralyzed but treated with the use of adult stem cells, attended a press conference yesterday... Read more
Catholic League slams Jewish newspaper criticizing U.S. bishops
The president of the Catholic League said Catholics are owed an apology after the lead editorial in the June 25... Read more
Christian Brothers invited to open new public school in Chicago
Chicago Public Schools officials have invited the De La Salle Christian Brothers to open a new public middle school in... Read more
Bishops to invite Pope to visit Northern Ireland
The bishops of Ireland have announced the possibility of a historic visit by Pope John Paul II to Northern Ireland. ... Read more
Sports and tourism aid mutual understanding and development, says Pope
The Holy Father has written a letter on the virtues of sports and tourism and the contribution they make to... Read more
Christianity cannot be relegated to the private sector, says Archbishop
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, stated this week that Christianity “has a vocation to public witness and active presence... Read more
Iraqi priest says dialogue between Turks and Iraqi Kurds are “a step towards peace”
Fr. Nizar Semaan, an Iraqi priest in Mosul, told the Vatican news agency Fides this week that meetings between Turkish... Read more
Catholic educational institutions must teach “ex corde Ecclesiae,” says Pope
The Pope gave strong advice concerning the identity and responsibility of Catholic educational institutions to bishops of the provinces of... Read more
Salesians deny moving priests accused of sexual abuse
The Salesians of Don Bosco issued a statement June 21, denying allegations that they have moved priests, accused of sexual... Read more
Marriage Amendment crucial to protect family, says Archbishop Chaput
With only three weeks before the Federal Marriage Amendment is expected in the U.S. Senate, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver... Read more
52 metropolitan bishops to receive pallium on June 29
Fifty-two metropolitan archbishops will receive the pallium on Tuesday, June 29, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles. Forty-four of... Read more
Pope will visit Lourdes on August 14 and 15
Joaquin Navarro-Valls, director of the Holy See Press Office, announced this morning that "the Holy Father John Paul II will... Read more
Cross placed atop rebuilt church in Dresden
It was an historic occasion of reconciliation for German and British citizens yesterday when a cross and orb were placed... Read more
