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Church in Australia considering cutting ties with Amnesty Intl. over abortion
Australia's bishops are discussing Amnesty International’s new policy to advocate for the decriminalization of abortion worldwide, with the intention of... Read more
Scottish Cardinal calls 1967 Abortion Act pack of lies and warns Catholic politicians
Cardinal Keith O’Brien, the highest ranking prelate in Scotland, spoke out strongly against the evils of abortion this afternoon. He... Read more
Holy See announces diplomatic ties with United Arab Emirates
The Holy See and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of diplomatic relations today. The creation of a... Read more
Zimbabweans praying for a break from oppression
Zimbabweans are praying for an end to the "autocratic" and "brutal" regime of President Robert Mugabe that has brought untold... Read more
Catholic Ugandan radio station receives award
A Catholic radio station in rural Uganda has won the admiration of an international panel of judges for contributing "significantly... Read more
Thousands ask Postal Service for 10 Commandments stamp
At a news conference today at the National Press Club, a coalition of groups headed by the Washington, DC based... Read more
Catholic university launches website analyzing ethical aspects of medical research
The Bioethics Observatory of St. Vincent the Martyr Catholic University in Spain has launched a new website providing analysis on... Read more
Spanish health care professionals teach families how to deal with loved ones battling cancer
The Viktor E. Frankl Association in Valencia (Spain) has gathered together a group of psychologists, doctors and nurses for a... Read more
Spirituality of tithing means giving back to God what is His, says Venezuelan archbishop
In his homily during Mass at the 5th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council, Archbishop Ubaldo Santana of... Read more
Brazil subsidizes contraceptives as births drop
According to LifeSiteNews.com, the government of Brazil announced Monday a plan to provide artificial hormonal contraceptives to the public at... Read more
Archbishop calls decision to shut down Radio and Television Caracas Chavez’s “biggest political mistake”
In statements on Union Radio, Archbishop Roberto Luckert of Coro, who is vice president of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela,... Read more
Strength and experience of movements will be important in Great Continental Mission
The president of the committee charged with drafting the final document at the 5th General Conference of the Latin American... Read more
Humility is the mark of a theologian
Speaking about the theologian Tertullian at the general audience today, Benedict XVI offered his insights on the necessity of humility... Read more
Parents of Madeline McCann meet with Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI compassionately held the hands of the parents of 4-year-old Madeleine McCann, blessing them and a photo of... Read more
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Pope: Christianity Always Enters Into Dialogue with the Culture of Its Time
In his general audience today, Benedict XVI resumed his series of catecheses on leading figures of the early Church, turning... Read more
Bishop responds to accusations of idol worship
Bishop Michael Saltarelli of Wilmington, Deleware celebrated the dedication Mass for a statue of Our Lady Queen of Peace, outside Holy... Read more
Controversial abortion film wins Cannes festival
The Cannes Film Festival has once again confirmed its radical reputation by choosing to give its top award this year... Read more
Benedict XVI sends donation to poor of Ivory Coast
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a donation to the Ivory Coast to help the poor with their basic necessities.The Pope’s... Read more
Episcopal Church faces 'significant pruning' over doctrine, bishops says
Answering his detractors claims of causing division, Episcopal Bishop Robert Duncan of Pittsburgh says his efforts to realign Episcopalian doctrines... Read more
Bishop dedicates cruise ship to Our Lady
A large model of the Costa Serena was placed in front of the statue of 'the Guardian Lady', and the... Read more
