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Film made to 'reform fundamentalists', says Muslim filmmaker
The writer and director of a controversial Pakistani film, currently screening at the Venice Film Festival, said he hopes his... Read more
Benedict XVI stresses need to protect Creation again
This past weekend, Pope Benedict spoke out in defense of the environment at the “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy.... Read more
Diocese of Bamberg celebrates 1000th anniversary, honors Pope with concert
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI was treated to a concert performed by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for celebrations marking the... Read more
Cardinal Bergoglio slams those “who think they own life”
During a Mass on the feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus, the archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, slammed those... Read more
Chilean senate to vote on bill that would legalize homosexual unions
The organization Muevete Chile has launched a campaign to persuade the Chilean Senate not to approve an anti-discrimination bill that... Read more
Our Church “without borders” is called to welcome the immigrant, says Guatemalan bishop
The head of Migrant Ministry of the Bishops’ Conference of Guatemala, Bishop Rodolfo Bobadilla Mata, said this week that immigration... Read more
Educational programs pushing anthropology without God, denounces Spanish cardinal
The archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, denounced educational programs in the country that aim for “the disappearance of man,... Read more
Christian Liberation Movement calls for electoral laws allowing Cubans “to elect and be elected”
The president of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, said a letter has been sent to the Cuban National Congress... Read more
Catholic Familyland to host 20th annual family conference
Catholic Familyland, the 950- acre center in Southeastern Ohio, will host its 20th annual international "Totus Tuus Consecrate Them in... Read more
Venezuelan priest fears government interference in Catholic schools will lead to civil war
The Venezuelan government is increasingly interfering with Catholic education, leading to divisions across the country and possibly paving the road... Read more
Church attributed with development of Sri Lankan film industry
An award-winning Sri Lankan filmmaker credits the Catholic Church’s media initiatives with having developed and improved the country’s film industry. Read more
Notre Dame to offer Latin Mass in the fall
The University of Notre Dame has announced it will offer the Mass in its extraordinary form, that is in Latin,... Read more
Archbishop Nichols calls for liturgical renewal based on 1962 Latin Mass; Rome pays attention
Archbishop Vincent Nichols has enthusiastically endorsed Pope Benedict XVI’s motu proprio concerning the renewal of the 1962 Latin Mass. In... Read more
Rabbi praises Pope Benedict for his clear teaching
A rabbi from Monsey, New York, has lauded Pope Benedict XVI for reinstating the Latin Mass and affirming that only... Read more
Coffee shop owner to become consecrated virgin
A 41-year-old coffee shop owner in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has decided to take vows as a consecrated virgin. Read more
Spain must increase aid for families with children, says institute
After comparing the amount of aid the different European nations provide to families with children, the Institute for Family Policy... Read more
Member of Vatican police force dies in apparent suicide attempt
This morning the Vatican woke up to the sad news that a member of its police force, Alessandro Benedetti, aged... Read more
Holy Father writes to Austrian diocesan papers ahead of visit
In preparation for his visit to Austria this coming Friday through Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI wrote to the diocesan papers... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for September
Pope Benedict XVI's general prayer intention for September is: "That the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to... Read more
Homosexuals in Brazil using lawsuits to silence Christians
Brazilian Association of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgender People (ABGLT) is attempting to silence its opponents, especially Christians, with a... Read more
