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Satanic sect blamed in series of “ritual” killings
Italian police shocked the country this Monday when they announced the discovery of a satanic sect responsible for killing three... Read more
Pope sends heartfelt condolences to Nancy Reagan
The Vatican Press Office announced today that Pope John Paul II sent a heartfelt telegram to Nancy Reagan, expressing his... Read more
Two new auxiliary bishops for Philadelphia
This morning Pope John Paul II appointed Msgr. Joseph Robert Cistone, Vicar of the diocese, and Msgr. Joseph Patrick McFadden,... Read more
Secret Vatican Archives to release report on prisoners of war during WWII
This month the secret Vatican Archives will publish "Inter Arma Caritas: the Information Office in the Vatican for prisoners of... Read more
Vatican observatory hosts viewing of Venus transit
The Vatican Observatory at the Papal palace at Castelgandolfo is the site of a large congregation of astronomers this week... Read more
Church leaders commend president for support for refugees, faith-based initiatives
Representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops commended President George W. Bush for his remarks in support of refugees... Read more
NAACP threatens suit against Catholic University
The president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has threatened to sue Catholic University of... Read more
Catholic League gives Durbin’s scorecard a failing grade
Senator Dick Durbin’s “Catholic Scorecard”, which ranks Catholic U.S. senators based on their votes on domestic, international and pro-life issues,... Read more
Man jailed for causing girlfriend’s miscarriage in Canada
A man was sentenced to one year in prison and two years probation after giving his pregnant girlfriend potent drugs,... Read more
Cuban Catholics call for development that places priority on good of man
The Lay Diocesan Council of Pinar del Rio, Cuba, published a statement this week denouncing the serious crisis that is... Read more
Government puts sanctions on hold for Chilean mayors who refuse to distribute abortion pills
The Health Ministry of Chile has officially put sanctions on hold against mayors who refuse to distribute the controversial morning... Read more
John Paul II is international leader most admired by Spanish
Pope John Paul II is the world leader most admired by the Spanish according to the Elcano Royal Institute. Read more
Pope pays tribute to Ronald Reagan and his role that "changed the lives of millions"
On the second day of a 32-hour pilgrimage to Switzerland, John Paul learned of Reagan's death with "sadness" and immediately... Read more
Pope challenged Swiss youth to "rise up" and accept God's call to family, priestly or consecrated life
In a festive meeting with 10,000 Swiss youth gathered at the Ice Palace in Bern's Expo Center, Pope John Paul... Read more
Pope calls Swiss Catholics and Immigrant Catholic communities to renew the Church's mission
Yesterday, during the second day of his third Apostolic visit to Switzerland, Pope John Paul II gathered with some 70,000... Read more
Switzerland to normalize diplomatic ties with the Vatican after Pope's visit
During Pope John Paul II's visit to Switzerland this past weekend, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Joseph Deiss, formally... Read more
Denying Communion ‘painful’ but necessary to ‘protect the sacraments,’ says Cardinal George
Denying someone Communion is a painful thing to do, however the sacraments must be protected and cannot be manipulated by... Read more
Father of two, former businessman and librarian become priests in Fargo
The bishop of Fargo urged his three new priests Saturday not to be afraid to proclaim the truth of the... Read more
Vatican observer: Bush brought “gift” of alliance between Evangelicals and Catholics in US
This Monday, Vatican observer Sandro Magister is publishing an analysis on the “realignment” of religious forces in the US, pointing... Read more
Canadian diocese loses 30 percent of parishes in two years
Parish reorganizations in Quebec’s third-largest diocese will see its number of parishes drop by almost 30 percent since 2002. Read more
