Latest Catholic News
Lacrosse Bishop’s message to Catholic politicians lauded
Bishops, Catholic leaders and people committed to a pro-life cause are glad that La Crosse Bishop Raymond L. Burke disciplined... Read more
Poll: Women say abortion makes life worse
Only 16 percent of all of the women polled for a new national survey believe abortion makes women's lives better,... Read more
Europe needs Christian values in spite of crisis, says Archbishop
Archbishop Julián Barrio of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, says European unity should be established upon the values that have historically... Read more
Mexican bishops “will not let their guard down” concerning abortion pill
The Mexican Bishops Conference will continue to inform the faithful about the abortifacient effects of the morning after pill despite... Read more
500 years later Queen Isabel continues to be an example of faith for Spain, Archbishop says
Referring to the 500th anniversary of the death of Queen Isabel, Archbishop Antonio Cañizares of Toledo, Spain, said the monarch... Read more
Pope says Christian marriage is valid unless “the contrary is demonstrated”
Addressing officials and attorneys of the Roman Rota at the inauguration of the Vatican’s judicial year, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope call to reflect on condition of Children, “spiritual childhood” during Lent
Pope John Paul II released today his Lenten Message for 2004 entitled “Whoever receives one such child in my name... Read more
Vatican launches initiatives to favor Children with AIDS
During the official presentation of Pope John Paul II’s Lenten message 2004, entitled “Whoever receives one such child in my... Read more
European association launches contest called “Family Matters”
With the sponsorship of the European Parliament, the association World Youth Alliance has launched a contest called “Family Matters,” which... Read more
Persecuted bishop asks for international help so that Sudanese can decide their own future
One of the symbols of religious persecution in Sudan, Bishop Macram Max Gassis of Obeid, is calling on the international... Read more
God is “a vigilant Presence on the side of good,” Pope says
Resuming his commentary on the Psalms, Pope John Paul said during his Wednesday catechesis that God is not indifferent to... Read more
Swift change in Brazilian episcopate as Pope accepts resignation of three Cardinals
Pope John Paul II made a significant change in the Brazilian Episcopate by simultaneously accepting today the resignation of three... Read more
Education in peace, key to preventing genocide, Vatican says
During his intervention at the Fourth Stockholm International Forum “Preventing Genocide,” Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See Permanent Observer to... Read more
Papal message for Lent to focus on children
Pope John Paul’s Lenten Message for 2004 will be entitled, “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me,”... Read more
Campaign promotes "parents right to know" before daughters under 18 get abortion
Catholic organizations have less than 80 days to gather one million signatures in support a ballot measure to change the... Read more
Contest asks youth to think ‘family’
A competition launched by the World Youth Alliance is asking young people, aged 10 to 30, to tell them why... Read more
Bishops celebrate Catholic School Week with students
Archbishop John Myers will join students in celebrating Catholic Schools Week, by visiting the Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of... Read more
Church in Mexico warns of excommunication for use of "morning after pill"
The president of the Health Care Ministry of the Archdiocese of Mexico City, Fr. Jorge Palencia, is warning that people... Read more
Pope meets Cheney, urges Americans to work in favor of international cooperation
During his meeting with United States Vice President Dick Cheney, Pope John Paul II praised American fundamental values, and asked... Read more
‘The Passion’ will touch hearts, says Denver archbishop
One will "never read the Scriptural accounts of Christ’s Passion in quite the same way" after seeing "The Passion of... Read more
