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Vatican, US bishops investigating Georgetown theologian
Both the Vatican and the U.S. bishops are investigating a book, which raises issues about the uniqueness of Christ and... Read more
Vatican addresses Terri Schiavo case, end-of-life issues
With end-of-life issues receiving an increasing amount of attention in recent years, the bishops of the United States sent a... Read more
Bishop strives to end abortion in North Dakota
In a letter posted on the Diocese of Fargo Web site, Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila, Bishop of Fargo, encourages... Read more
Ugandan seminary seeks to expand
St. Paul's Seminary in Kinyamasika, Uganda, is in need of expansion to accommodate a boom in priestly vocations. Read more
Archbishop chides media for tarnishing image of good priests
In response to “overblown” media coverage of cases of sexual abuse by the clergy, Archbishop Victor Manuel Lopez Forero of... Read more
Abortion is never solution to recovering dignity of women, says Argentinean archdiocese
The Family Ministry of the Archdiocese of Parana (Argentina) has issued a statement underscoring that “abortion is never the solution... Read more
Mexican bishop calls for swift justice in wake of fatal accident
On Sunday, in the city of Coahuila, Mexico, 25 tons of ammonium nitrate that were being transported exploded, leaving 28... Read more
Australian bishop urges Amnesty International to reverse new policy on abortion
The president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Philip Wilson, says its not too late for Amnesty International to... Read more
Church in Philippines: Life sentence for ex-president Estrada is warning to other corrupt officials
The archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, and Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of the... Read more
FOCUS launches outreach to college athletes
One of the fastest growing college movements in the Catholic Church is continuing its expansion through an outreach to athletes. Read more
Bush refuses to support forced abortions by UNFPA
President Bush has withheld funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for the sixth straight year because it continues... Read more
New British law has potential to force bishops to ordain transsexuals
The bishops of England and Wales are asking for an exemption from new equality laws that could force them to... Read more
Author of new Mother Teresa book responds to Time Magazine article
In an interview with the Spanish daily “La Razon,” Father Brian Kolodiejchuk, author of the book “Come Be My Light”... Read more
Vatican receives new Slovak ambassador; Pope encourages protection of the family
This morning in Castelgandolfo the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of Jozef Dravecky, the new ambassador of the... Read more
Motu Proprio intended more for Chinese Catholics than for Lefebvrists, says Chilean bishop
Just days before Pope Benedict XVI’s Motu Proprio allowing for the universal celebration of the Mass according to the 1962... Read more
New personal secretary for Pope Benedict XVI
The ANSA news agency reports that Msgr. Alfred Xuereb has been named Pope Benedict XVI’s second personal secretary. Read more
Argentinean Catholic lawyers: ruling in favor of abortion based on racists arguments
The Corporation of Catholic Lawyers has denounced a ruling by a court in the city of Parana allowing a handicapped... Read more
Last surviving witness says third Fatima secret is fully revealed
The only surviving person to witness the opening of the third Fatima secret has denied claims that the Vatican is... Read more
Church in Korea calls on government to protect human life from utilitarian research
The Catholic Church in South Korea presented a “Declaration for the Defense of Life” during a recent march in opposition... Read more
Bishop Blazquez to Spanish government: Church is not an obstacle but rather solution to country’s problems
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Bishop Ricardo Blazquez, told the government this week that in discussions between... Read more
