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Vatican denounces “monstrosity” of hybrid embryos
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Bishop Elio Sgreccia denounced as a “monstrosity” the new norms approved this... Read more
Vatican declines early start for Cardinal Otunga’s cause
The Vatican refused a request by the Archdiocese of Nairobi for an early start in the cause of Cardinal Maurice... Read more
Pope prays for victims of the Holocaust and meets Jewish leaders
Following a ceremony in which he dedicated Austria and all of its people to the protection of Mary, Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope Benedict goes to Austria on Mariazell pilgrimage
This morning Pope Benedict XVI began his seventh trip outside of Italy on a good note saying that he “felt... Read more
Pope emphasizes Catholic identity and respect for other traditions
Pope Benedict XVI addressed bishops from the Episcopal Conferences of Laos and Cambodia today as they concluded their visit to... Read more
Deaf judge writes music for WYD closing Mass
Australian Supreme Court Justice George Palmer has composed the music for the World Youth Day 2008 closing Mass with Pope... Read more
Pro-life doctors could be forced to violate their consciences by new bill
Newly proposed legislation in Wisconsin could force doctors to act against their conscience and give emergency contraception to rape victims,... Read more
NY citizens demand more information on plans to open Muslim school
A coalition of concerned citizens gathered on the steps of New York City Hall to express their concerns regarding the... Read more
President of France calls for religion in schools
French President Nicholas Sarkozy has urged all French teachers to participate in a renaissance of the French education system, which... Read more
Blessed Teresa's Feast brings slum people, others to her tomb
It was still dark, almost an hour before sunrise on Sept. 5, but the freshly decorated white marble tomb of... Read more
"Official" Chinese Catholic church threatens to appoint bishops
The hope for reconciliation between the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) and the Vatican seems to be dimming as the... Read more
Pope Benedict meets with Shimon Peres, calls for end to ‘60 years of destruction and mourning in the Holy Land.’
This morning, in the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo, the Holy Father Benedict XVI received the president of Israel, Shimon Peres... Read more
Five people from same Florida parish enter religious life
Beth Burwell wrestled with the question of whether she could forego having a husband or children. Read more
Human-animal embryos approved in UK
Plans for the creation of human-animal embryos were approved in principal today by British officials at the Human Fertilisation and... Read more
Planned Parenthood deceptive in plans to build new abortion facility
Pro-life advocates are calling on the city of Aurora to launch an official investigation into the application process for the... Read more
Church’s tax status called into question, Cardinal Bertone responds
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the outspoken Vatican Secretary of State, addressed the political figures who have questioned the tax advantages received... Read more
Developer restores former L.A. cathedral, converts it into event hall
Thanks to local preservationists and an astute developer, the former cathedral of Los Angeles was returned to its previous structural... Read more
Writing contest invites young people to share their love for their parents
A Redemptorist priest recently organized an online writing contest to promote love and understanding among Catholic parents and children in... Read more
Pope names Nigerian priest protocol chief for Secretariat of State
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Nigerian priest Msgr. Fortunatus Nwachukwu as the Chief Protocol Officer for the Secretariat of State. Read more
Church being built as part of Olympic Village in China
Beijing officials have decided to build a church in the Olympic Village for religious services during the 2008 Olympic Games,... Read more
