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Laity as ‘pillars’ and agents of reconciliation in Congo
The laity is “the pillar of the Church in Africa” and they must work as “agents of reconciliation” between the... Read more
Archeologists discover tomb of St. Paul in his own Basilica
Archeologists have announced that a sarcophagus possibly containing the remains of St. Paul was found directly behind a marble plaque... Read more
Italian University helping priests fight Satanism
The idea of Satanic possession has long been a source for movie plots and ghost stories around the campfire, but... Read more
Church of England votes to discuss possibility of women bishops
The General Synod of the Church of England has voted to consider allowing women to become bishops, reported the Associated... Read more
Lawsuit filed against priest for denying communion to gay activist
A parish priest in Spain, the second in recent weeks, has become the object of a lawsuit alleging “public humiliation”... Read more
Cardinal optimistic of Pope’s health, abilities
A top Italian cardinal said he is certain Pope John Paul II has the capacity to continue to work and... Read more
Portuguese bishops praise witness of Sister Lucia
In declarations to the Portuguese news agency Lusa, several Portuguese bishops praised the life of Sister Lucia, who they recalled... Read more
Spanish archbishop denounces “therapeutic” cloning as attack against human dignity
During a press conference to mark the beginning of the Week of the Family, Archbishop Antonio Cañizares of Toledo, Spain,... Read more
Spanish bishop explains “gay phenomenon” and origin of gender ideology
In an interview with the Spanish magazine Alba, Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla of Segorbe-Castellón, Spain, explained the origin of... Read more
Sister Lucia, last living witness of Fatima, dead at 97
Sister Lucia, the last surviving witness of the three children to whom the Virgin Mary appeared at Fatima, Portugal, died... Read more
Swedish pastor acquitted based on free speech
A pastor’s right to free speech was confirmed in Swedish law last week when a pastor, convicted of hate crimes... Read more
Bishops warn approval of “medicinal babies” means sanctioning of eugenics
Speaking on behalf of the Bishops Conference of Spain, Father Juan Martinez Camino, secretary general of the body, said proposed... Read more
Archbishop warns of loss of more than just religious freedom in Venezuela
The president of the Bishops Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo, is warning that “freedom is in danger, and... Read more
Forensic Scientists reveal what Jesus may have looked like as a 12-year old
Forensic scientists in Italy are working on a different kind of investigation—one that dates back 2000 years. Read more
Messori says John Paul II has no intention of resigning
Catholic journalist Vittorio Messori, who wrote “Crossing the Threshold of Hope” together with Pope John Paul II, told the Italian... Read more
New cardinals possible this year, says Vatican observer
In his latest column for L’Espresso online, Vatican observer Sandro Magister speculates about the most important “candidates” in a possible... Read more
Legal abortions per year in Spain top 80,000
A report from the Superior Council of Scientific Research has revealed the chilling statistics regarding the failure of legal abortion... Read more
Pope receives unexpected visit from boy with cancer
A young boy being treated for cancer paid a surprise visit to Pope John Paul II yesterday at Gemelli Hospital... Read more
British Catholic press refuses to run ad for Catholic Action Group
The United Kingdom’s leading Catholic newspaper, The Universe, refused to run a generic ad for the Catholic Action Group yesterday... Read more
Archbishop of Paris says Pope doesn’t have to be Schwarzenegger or Superman
The Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Jean Marie Lustiger, said today, “The Pope does not need to be like Arnold Schwarzenegger,... Read more
