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Bishops challenge BBC on lack of religion on Radio 1
A Catholic and an Anglican bishop have jointly called on the BBC to include religion on Radio 1, describing the... Read more
Abortion is new form of terrorism: Spanish foundation backs statements by Archbishop Amato
In response to the legalization of abortion by the Legislative Assembly of Mexico City, the Life Foundation in Spain said... Read more
Japanese Manga promoting vocations in the U.K.
In anticipation of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations – which the Church celebrates this coming Sunday, the 29th... Read more
Congress inspired in messages of Pope Benedict XVI at WMF Valencia 2006 concludes in Spain
This past Sunday, the Diocese of Segovia concluded a congress on the messages of Pope Benedict XVI during the World... Read more
Pope Benedict to ordain 22 new priests for Rome Diocese
On Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter and the day on which the Catholic Church celebrates the 44th World Day... Read more
Education for Citizenship leads to totalitarianism, says Spanish Cardinal
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, warned this week the government sponsored educational course “Education for Citizenship” “is leading... Read more
All of society can benefit from promotion of the dignity of women, Vatican official says
Made public today was the text of a talk delivered by Msgr. Franco Follo before the executive council of the... Read more
Jesus Christ: the revelation of God Love to all humanity, Pope says at Augustine’s tomb
After his visit to the University of Pavia on Sunday, Benedict XVI traveled to the basilica of San Pietro in... Read more
Holy Father visits Italian hospital, says growth in science must be matched by growth in respect for life
On Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to Saint Matthew’s Hospital in Pavia. After meeting with workers and... Read more
Benedict examines St. Augustine's path of conversion
Enjoying the second day of his pastoral visit Lombardi Dioceses of Vigevano and Pavia, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Holy Mass... Read more
Journalists should be ethically balanced and love the truth, says Vatican official
During the opening of a conference on the media and the Church in contemporary Spain, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer... Read more
Portuguese bishops pledge to promote life, protect right to conscientious objection
The Portuguese bishops said they cannot support new legislation, which legalizes abortion and presents it as a legal right. Read more
British journalist says surge of UK doctors refusing to perform abortions is no crisis
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says the number of doctors refusing to carry out abortions on the grounds... Read more
Spanish cardinal slams ideologies “that seek to wrench God from heart of man”
The Archbishop of Toledo and Vice President of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares has renewed his opposition to... Read more
Experts from five continents to gather at the World Congress of Families
Organizers of the IV World Congress of Families, which will be held May 11-13 in Warsaw, have published the roster... Read more
Scottish bishops ask faithful to vote for parliament members who share Christian values
The Scottish bishops have written a letter to the voters of their dioceses, who are going to elect a new... Read more
Germans, Austrians make plans for celebration of Pope’s Birthday
Catholics and non-Catholics alike are working together to celebrate Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming birthday. Throughout Germany and Austria, plans are... Read more
October beatification planned for Spanish priest martyred in Brazil
According to the Spanish daily “El Diario de Galicia,” Father Manuel Gomez, a diocesan priest who was killed in Brazil... Read more
Catholics call on politicians to work for peace and maintain Europe’s Christian roots
Participants at the international congress “Values and Perspectives for the Europe of Tomorrow,” organized by the Commission of Bishops' Conferences... Read more
Cardinal Dziwisz calls outing of Communist collaborators harmful to society
The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, said this week a new norm requiring Polish citizens to publicly disclose their... Read more
