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Bishop of Oakland rejects running VOTF ad in Catholic paper
A Catholic publication refused to run an ad about a one-day seminar, sponsored by Voice of the Faithful and the... Read more
Possible miracle for ‘snowshoe bishop’ gives cause new momentum
The possibility of a miracle may give new momentum to the cause for the sainthood of Marquette’s first bishop, Frederic... Read more
Vatican watcher notes “The Passion of the Christ” has rekindled old Biblical debate
In his weekly online column, Sandro Magister, renowned Vatican watcher of the Italian weekly “L’Espresso,” says in an analysis of... Read more
“Passion”: first movie in 34 years for Honduran Cardinal
According to Catholic radio in Honduras, Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo, Archbishop of Managua, Nicaragua, saw “The Passion of the... Read more
96% of gynecologists in Spain refuse to perform abortions
According to the pro-life group “Provida,” 96% of gynecologists in Spain’s public hospitals refuse to perform abortions. Read more
Congregation revives after all members disappeared under Khmer Rouge
A Cambodian congregation of sisters, which was wiped out by the Khmer Rouge nearly 30 years ago, was revived last... Read more
Pope recalls World’s consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
During today’s general audience, on the eve of the feast of the Annunciation, Pope John Paul recalled he has entrusted... Read more
Pope’s new book to be released on May 18
The latest book written by John Paul II, entitled “Rise, Let Us Be Going,” recalling his life experience as a... Read more
Pope set to release new document on the liturgy
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger revealed this Monday that Pope John Paul II has already signed the Latin version of a new... Read more
Suffering can lead to self-knowledge, intimacy with God, panelists say
The power of "The Passion of the Christ" is its effectiveness in helping people understand that their personal suffering, when... Read more
US Bishops to begin "ad Limina" visit to the Vatican Next Week
The first group of U.S. bishops will arrive here on March 28 for their “Ad Limina Apostolorum” visit, the once-every-five-years... Read more
University students to gather in Rome for youth forum
University students from all over the world will have the opportunity to “bridge evangelism with intellectualism and religious values” at... Read more
Jewish-Christian surveys show ‘Passion’ not generating anti-Semitism
According to two recent surveys, “The Passion of the Christ” has not caused an increase in anti-Semitic sentiment among Americans... Read more
Colombian senator plans trip to Peru to promote “homosexual rights”
Piedad Cordoba, a liberal senator from Colombia, has announced that during an upcoming visit to Peru she will take the... Read more
Vatican presents book with shocking stories of martyrdom in Eastern churches
Cardinal Ignace Moussa I Daoud, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, presented this morning at the Holy See... Read more
Pope appoints new bishops for New Jersey and Montana
Pope John Paul II appointed today Bishop Joseph Anthony Galante, coadjutor of Dallas (Texas) as the new Bishop of Camden... Read more
“National Right To Life” decision to kill South Dakota pro-life bill sparks controversy
The Thomas More Law Center has accused National Right to Life of “betraying the unborn,” after the well-known pro-life organization... Read more
Catholic schools to close in Chicago, reorganize this fall
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced the closure of four more elementary schools Monday in order to create a regional school... Read more
Socialists in Spain announce end of religious education, violating Concordat with the Holy See
The newly elected Spanish government, under the leadership if the Socialist PSOE party, has announced it will immediately strip religious... Read more
Successful opening weekend for “The Passion” in Latin America
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” has become a box-office hit in Latin America, out-selling any other movie in... Read more
