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Benedict XVI sends his prayers to families of Iraqi priest and three deacons murdered in Mosul
The senseless campaign against Christians in Iraq has claimed yet another group of victims. Yesterday morning Fr. Ragheed Aziz Ganni... Read more
Pope Canonizes first saint from Malta and three others
On Holy Trinity Sunday, thousands of pilgrims and faithful came to St. Peter's Square for the canonization of four new... Read more
Seven Catholic Bishops' Conferences urge G8 nations to fulfill promises to Africa
Presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of the world’s leading industrial countries have written to the Group of 8 leaders... Read more
Catholic Church pleas for government to intervene after massacre
The Catholic Church has asked for troops to be sent to the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo,... Read more
Vatican official positive about Turkey joining EU
The Vatican is in favor of Turkey joining the EU, said Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on Wednesday in... Read more
Malaysian convert denied her Christian identity by Sharia court
Malaysia's highest court has rejected a six-year appeal by a Malay woman to have her Christian identity officially recognized. The... Read more
US applies immediate sanctions against Sudan
President George W. Bush announced immediate sanctions against the Sudanese government on Tuesday for its refusal to stop the killing... Read more
Detroit Archdiocese discounts Kevorkian's suicidal agenda
In light of Jack Kevorkian’s release from prison today, the Archdiocese of Detroit has pledged to continue its efforts on... Read more
Benedict receives ambassadors, explains proper role of religion in society
Five more ambassadors were received by the Holy See today. In receiving the new representatives, Benedict XVI took the opportunity... Read more
Pope visits Vatican City's administrative headquarters
Yesterday afternoon Benedict XVI visited the Palace of the Governorate, which houses various offices responsible for the administration and governance... Read more
Pope Benedict appoints Canadian as coadjutor Archbishop of Vancouver
This morning the Vatican made public the appointment of Archbishop Michael Miller by Pope Benedict XVI to be the coadjutor... Read more
Benedict XVI to possibly visit Canada in 2008
Pope Benedict XVI could visit Quebec at a time that coincides with the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in July of... Read more
Bartholomew I calls for equal civil rights for Christians in Turkey
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, has called for the recognition of “all the civil rights” of minorities in... Read more
Korean martyrs of Communist era to be beatified
The Spanish daily “La Razon” is reporting that the process of beatification for 36 Benedictine monks who died in prisons... Read more
Gender ideology turns women against the family, warns Honduran expert
The Executive Director of the Education and Family Association of Honduras, Gracia de Villeda, warned this week that gender ideology... Read more
Rector of Basilica of Guadalupe exhorts Mexican politicians to pass pro-life laws
The rector of the Basilica of Guadalupe exhorted Mexican politicians this week to create laws that defend life and said... Read more
CELAM wraps up with final message and issues lengthy document
The Fifth General Conference of Latin American bishops, inaugurated May 13 by Pope Benedict XVI at the Brazilian Marian shrine... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Immigration proposal merits support
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver is calling for support for the current Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348).... Read more
St. Vincent de Paul personnel launch tie-exchange movement
A new tie-exchange movement, originating at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in St. Louis, hopes to promote a... Read more
Australian archbishop's plan bolsters Catholic identity at new schools
Archbishop Adrian Doyle of Hobart has confirmed plans for a new $12-million Catholic high school in Kingston that would introduce... Read more
