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3-11: “I offer my heartfelt forgiveness to the terrorists and I pray God touches their hearts”
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Spain on 3/11, which left more than 200 dead 1,500 wounded, dozens... Read more
Colombian Archbishop: “We forgive those responsible for the assassination”
During a solemn Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Cathedral, Archbishop Juan Francisco Sarasti of Cali, Colombia, said the Church has... Read more
Chilean Bishops regret legalization of divorce
The Executive Committee of the Chilean Bishops Conference has issued a statement rejecting the legalization of divorce and reaffirming the... Read more
Cardinal Rouco says hope should not be lost because of those “who live to kill”
In a Mass celebrated at a packed Cathedral de la Almudena, which was attended by Queen Sofía of Spain, Cardinal... Read more
Pope thanks Neocatechumenal Way for vocation formation
Pope John Paul this morning welcomed authorities and seminarians of Rome’s “Redemptoris Mater” seminary, and described it as “a new... Read more
Actor Jim Caviezel reveals full details of his encounter with John Paul II
Peggy Noonan revealed today an exclusive account of the details of what happened on Monday at the Vatican when actor ... Read more
Moving testimonies from priests who attended to victims of Madrid bombings
In response to an urgent call for help from Cardinal Antonio Rouco Varela of Madrid, hundreds of priests and religious... Read more
Jesuit scholar describes dealing with ‘Passion’ controversy as a ‘pilgrimage’
Fr. William J. Fulco, SJ, who was deeply involved in the production of “The Passion of the Christ”, got a... Read more
Latin America gears up for ‘The Passion’
Latin America is gearing up for the release of “The Passion of the Christ" in the region this week and... Read more
China holds secret trial for church leaders
After a secret trial March 16, three Chinese Christians are facing 10 years to life in prison for exposing a... Read more
Light of God is always in the midst of humanity, Pope says
During his first open-air audience of the year, Pope John Paul II commented on Psalm 20, “Thanksgiving for the victory... Read more
Pope calls on Catholics to find in St. Joseph inspiration for family life
During Wednesday’s general audience, addressing pilgrims in Polish, Pope John Paul II recalled that Friday is the Solemnity of St.... Read more
Resignation of controversial German Bishop accepted in record time
Pope John Paul II accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Magdeburg (Germany) presented by Bishop... Read more
Four beatifications confirmed for Sunday
On Sunday, March 21, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II will beatify four Servants of... Read more
Jim Caviezel: John Paul II is a mystic
Speaking to reporters in Rome, Jim Caviezel, who plays Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” revealed a few details... Read more
More teens are saying 'no' to sex pro-abortion report concedes
Today’s teen culture is experiencing a dramatic shift, which seems to be moving toward restraint and responsibility and embracing abstinence... Read more
House passes parental notice ballot measure in Florida
State lawmakers passed a parental notice ballot measure in the House yesterday by a vote of 93-25. Read more
Catholics practice love of enemy in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bishop says
The minority Catholic population of Bosnia-Herzegovina has tried to "live according to the Gospel and to practice love of enemy"... Read more
Spanish Archbishop says “violence will not have the last word”
Addressing the hundreds of faithful gathered in the Cathedral of Pamplona, Spain, to honor those who lost their lives in... Read more
Bishop arrested in China granted release
Bishop Wei Jingyi of Qigihar, China, has been released 10 days after being arrested, according to sources with the AsiaNews... Read more
