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Spanish youth to bring eyeglasses to natives in Nicaraguan rain forest
A group of young people from Spain will travel to the rain forest of Nicaragua in July to bring eyeglasses... Read more
Cardinal Martino announces end of Church’s financial contributions to Amnesty International
In response to the recent decision by Amnesty International to support abortion as a human right, Cardinal Renato Martino, president... Read more
Nuncio says election of Peres brings hope for peace between Israel and neighbors
Responding to news of the election of Shimon Peres as the new Israeli president, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Holy... Read more
Episcopal coalition to force schism within worldwide Anglican Communion
A powerful coalition of conservative Anglican leaders is preparing to create a parallel church for conservatives in the United States,... Read more
Family organization founded by U.S. married couple receives Pontifical status
The Apostolate for Family Consecration, an Ohio-based ministry to Catholic families, is now one of fewer than 125 organizations in... Read more
Pope Benedict teaches that true alleviation of poverty is spiritual and material
Aid organizations must bring more than material aid to truly help those in need, said Pope Benedict. They must bring... Read more
Philadelphia officially declared "pro-choice" city
Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia has called on all people of goodwill to join him in rejecting “the divisive and... Read more
Bishop calls on disciplined theologian to maintain unity of the Church
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Spain, Bishop Ricardo Blazquez, has called on liberation theologian Jon Sobrino to “rethink... Read more
Argentinean Bishop calls on politicians to ask, where is the country headed
Bishop Roberto Rodriguez of La Rioja, Argentina, has appealed to the government to create a global plan for the country.... Read more
Cardinal encourages young people to break the molds of secularism
In an improvised speech to young people at the recent 18th Youth March in Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio... Read more
Pro-family group warns against gambling bill
Concerned Women for America are warning against a bill introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D- Massachusetts) that would legalize, license... Read more
CEU “Angel Ayala” Institute of Humanities offers degree in Church’s Social Teaching
The Angel Ayala CEU Institute of Humanities in Spain is now offering a post-graduate degree in the Social Teachings of... Read more
Frescoes restored in chapel housing stairs Jesus climbed to see Pilate
Frescoes adorning the walls of a chapel said to house the "Holy Stairs" climbed by Jesus when he was brought... Read more
True Christians see the Church through eyes of love
More than 30,000 pilgrims enjoyed the sunny weather today as they gathered for Pope Benedict’s Wednesday audience. He centered his... Read more
Brazilian religious praises Castro and Al Qaeda mentor, acknowledged past guerrilla involvement
One of the most influential liberation theologians in Brazil has just granted a startling interview to Claudia Korol of the “Fray... Read more
Catholic doctors and lawyers call for end to attacks on human life
The Association of Catholic Doctors and the Consortium of Catholic Lawyers are demanding that the Argentinean congress and officials in... Read more
Cardinal Pell explains role of Church and faith in public life
Catholic bishops have the right and the duty to point out Catholic teaching to the public and to remind politicians,... Read more
Preparations made for Canadian missionary Father Emiliano Tardif's beatification process
The remains of the renowned Canadian missionary and evangelist, Father Emiliano Tardif, were transferred last weekend on the eighth anniversary... Read more
Peruvian cardinal invites Catholics to rediscover Sunday as Day of the Lord
During his homily on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Lima invited Catholics to rediscover... Read more
Pope receives final CELAM document for consideration
On Monday the three presidents of the 5th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council, which took place in... Read more
