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Death toll for the “Boat of death”
The organization “Women on Waves” will no longer be able to perform abortions in international waters aboard their abortion boats. ... Read more
Pope thanks God for Lourdes pilgrimage, appears in better health
The Holy Father thanked God for the strength he was given to make his pilgrimage to Lourdes last weekend in... Read more
Psalm points to Christ as the Messiah and perfect priest, says Pope
During his catechesis today, Pope John Paul II explained the significance of Psalm 109 as a Messianic hymn, which points... Read more
No need for papal visit to Russia: Orthodox patriarch
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy II told President Vladimir Putin Friday that Pope John Paul II is not welcome in Russia,... Read more
Archbishop of Paris says Papal visit to Lourdes an example for Olympic athletes
Just a day before Pope John Paul II arrived at the shrine of Lourdes, the Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Jean-Marie... Read more
In Lourdes, Pope calls Christians to pray for vocations, change world “from the inside”
On Saturday evening, during the prayer of the Rosary before the grotto of Lourdes, Pope John Paul called Christians to... Read more
Ailing Pope launches powerful call for life and freedom from Lourdes
Despite evident signs of pain and weakness, Pope John Paul II delivered from Lourdes a powerful call to defend life... Read more
In Lourdes Pope calls youth to bring “fresh breath of air” to the world
At the conclusion of the solemn Mass on Sunday, during the Angelus prayer, Pope John Paul called the youth to... Read more
Catholic doctors attack British government’s decision to permit human cloning
Catholic doctors are appalled at the British government’s recent decision to allow human cloning – with the use of human... Read more
German doctors demand international prohibition of human cloning
Two medical organizations in Germany are calling for a total international ban on all types of human cloning, after the... Read more
Bishop of Jerusalem encourages Spaniards to go on pilgrimage to Holy Land
During his visit to Spain this week, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, Kamal Hanna Bathish, encouraged the Spanish to feel as... Read more
Papal emissary shuts down Austrian seminary
The Austrian seminary that has been embroiled in a child pornography scandal was shut down this morning by Bishop Klaus... Read more
Italian Health Minister says abortion is murder
In the midst of a heated debate in Italy concerning the reduction of federal funding for women who have a... Read more
Spanish Priest launches protest against top-less public swimming pools
The pastor of the Church of San Fernando in Santiago, Spain, Fr. Manuel Cacheda, has launched a campaign to gather... Read more
Pope prepares for Lourdes, says sanctuary reminds Christians of need for conversion
Through her apparitions to the young Bernadette in Lourdes, Mary reminds all people that prayer and repentance are the way... Read more
Pope urges Russian youth to reject temptations, false ideals; says the Church needs witnesses
Pope John Paul II issued a message to Russian youth, who are gathering in Irkutsk, Russia, in preparation for the... Read more
Italian Senator to propose drop in federal funding of abortion
An Italian senator announced last weekend he intends to sponsor a bill that would require women to pay half of... Read more
Spanish bishop says government has caved in to homosexual “lobby”
The bishop of Segorbe-Castelló and president of the bishops’ Subcommittee on the Family and Defense of Life, Bishop Juan Antonio... Read more
Leaders underscore role of Christianity in new Europe
Several bishops and political and financial leaders present this week at the 2004 European Pilgrimage of Young People in Santiago... Read more
Lourdes: pilgrims from Asia among the many
News among Pope John Paul II’s upcoming pilgrimage to Lourdes has raised interest among Asia’s Christians, and an ever-growing number... Read more
