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Pope receives President of Central African Republic
Today, the Holy See Press Office announced that the Holy Father met with Francois Bozize, the President of the Central... Read more
Venezuelan bishops explain opposition to Chavez’s constitutional reform
The Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela has announced its official position regarding the constitutional reform undertaken by President Hugo Chavez, who... Read more
Pro-family group in Panama offers alternative sex-ed formation
The organization “Alliance for Life and the Family” in Panama has sponsored a new bill that would counteract a controversial... Read more
“The drivers passing by once more had the opportunity to consider the question of abortion.”
It was a relatively quiet day. We had four to five prayer warriors at the clinic praying all four mysteries... Read more
Chile: More than 70,000 young people travel to Shrine of St. Teresa of the Andes
More than 70,000 young people traveled to the Shrine of St. Teresa of the Andes on October 20 in order... Read more
Fleet of ships to welcome Pope to 2008 WYD in Sydney
Pope Benedict XVI will arrive at World Youth Day 2008 in Australia aboard the “Sydney 2000”, the largest cruiser in... Read more
Bishop defends chastity, points out errors in middle school birth control plan
The bishop of Portland, Maine has responded to the controversy over the Portland School Committee's decision to provide contraceptives to... Read more
Filipino priest excommunicated for violating the secrecy of confession
A priest in the Philippines has been officially declared excommunicated for breaking the seal of confession, GMA News reports. Read more
Louisiana elects Catholic governor
U.S. Representative Bobby Jindal has won the Louisiana gubernatorial election to become the nation's youngest governor and the first non-white... Read more
Abducted Iraqi Priests freed, details about release still vague
Two Catholic priests kidnapped more than a week ago in Mosul have been released and are in good health, the... Read more
Women's health conference aims distorted by pro-abortion ideology
A coalition of women's groups and health organizations has criticized a United Nations-sponsored conference dedicated to improving maternal health for... Read more
The Holy Father in Naples: We cannot lack in spiritual and material support of the missions
At the conclusion of Holy Mass celebrated in the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, the Holy Father addressed a few... Read more
Religion must never be used to promote hatred and violence, declares Pope Benedict
After celebrating an outdoor Mass at the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, the Pope met with Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox and... Read more
Violence must be overcome by deep spiritual renewal rooted in prayer, says the Pope
Tens of thousands of Neapolitans turned out today in pouring rain to hear the Pope’s words and show their support... Read more
Mennonites make historic first visit to the Vatican
The Vatican witnessed an unprecedented event today as the Pope received the first delegation to ever come from the Mennonite... Read more
Mexican prelate recounts reaction of elderly parents to news he will become cardinal
Archbishop Robles Ortega of Monterrey, who will receive the red hat from Pope Benedict XVI on November 24, recounted to... Read more
Disney edits God out of 10 Commandments movie ads
Today marks the release of Promenade Picture’s first venture into the faith and family arena with the movie, the Ten... Read more
Pro-lifers use new movie to spread gospel of life
The Catholic Association has launched the Bella for Life project to use the new movie's pro-life themes to encourage and... Read more
Cardinal Rouco: May the beatifications bear fruit of holiness, mission and reconciliation
The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, said this week he hopes the beatification of 498 Spanish martyrs... Read more
Mock-nuns' abuse of Holy Communion continues to draw reaction
Video of San Francisco's Archbishop George Niederauer giving Holy Communion to two transvestites from the homosexual group "Sisters of Perpetual... Read more
