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Monsignor to UN: we have a “grave responsibility to protect the environment”
Monsignor Pietro Parolin, the Under-Secretary for Relations with States, delivered a speech to the UN stressing that "everyone, without exception,... Read more
Pope praises Nicaragua for pro-life policies
During a ceremony in which he received the letters of credence of Nicaragua's new ambassador to the Holy See, Pope... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal says bishops are not politicians and have no interest in politics
The Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, said this week the Venezuelan bishops are “not political operatives, nor do... Read more
Profanations of churches not theft but attack on religious freedom
Cardinal Antonio Canizares of Toledo, Spain, broke his silence this week and spoke out against the profanations of churches in... Read more
Mexican bishops rally behind Cardinal Rivera amidst charges of sex abuse cover-up
The bishops of Mexico have sent a letter to the Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, expressing their... Read more
Holy See to organize conference “Woman and Man: The Totality of that which is Human”
The Pontifical Council for the Laity will organize a conference on February 7-9, 2008, entitled, “Woman and Man: The Totality... Read more
Fr. Frank Pavone to kick off rallies for 40 Days for Life
Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, will help to kick off two opening rallies for the 40... Read more
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Billboard, highlighting campaign to ‘exterminate’ black babies, stolen
A Colorado Right to Life billboard, which quoted the Planned Parenthood founder about her goal to “exterminate” the black population,... Read more
Cardinal Mahony commissions lay pastoral associates
Cardinal Roger Mahony formally commissioned three lay women and one deacon as parish pastoral associates this month. The commissioning was... Read more
Vatican rejects woman's claim to have received Marian apparitions
The Vatican has rejected the appeals of a British woman for formal recognition of her community and her claims that... Read more
European Heritage Days theme: “Europe a shared heritage. The continent’s Christian roots”
The Holy See announced today that it will participate in the "European Heritage Days," an initiative promoted by the Council... Read more
Vatican opens new Stamp and Coin Museum
This morning the opening ceremony was held for the new Philatelic and Numismatic (Stamp and Coin) Museum of Vatican City... Read more
Public funding of Catholic schools creates debate in Ontario
Arguments over when the State should support the Church are becoming louder and louder in Canada. The issue at stake... Read more
Costa Rican bishops call for responsible and ethical vote on trade agreement
In a document released September 20, the bishops of Costa Rica urged citizens to vote ethically and responsibly on the... Read more
“Don’t allow the dreams God put into your hearts to be stolen,” Argentinean bishop says
Bishop Jorge Eduardo Lozano of Gualeguaychu in Argentina has asked young people that even though there are some “who see... Read more
Spanish archbishop defends importance of Catholic education
Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia last week defended the importance of Catholic schools and universities in the formation of men... Read more
Pope calls for greater dialogue for Ukrainian bishops
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the bishops of the Ukrainian Episcopal Conference as they completed their “ad limina” visit and offered... Read more
German politician proposes seven year-long marriages
A politician who is running to be leader of the Social Christian Union party in Bavaria has proposed that marriages... Read more
Pope denounces violence carried out in the name of God
During a meeting on September 21 meeting with members of Italy’s Centrist Democrat International (IDC) political party at Castelgandolfo, Pope... Read more
Pope to politicians: strive to prevent spread of ideologies that cast a shadow on the truth
Pope Benedict XVI called on politicians this week to strive to prevent the dissemination of ideologies that cast a shadow... Read more
