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First and primary mission of disciple is to proclaim God, Argentinean archbishop says
Archbishop Emeritus Estanislao Esteban Karlic of Parana told participants of the 5th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council... Read more
The situation of Christians in Iraq is dire
The Patriarch of the Ancient Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Addai II, has called on the Prime Minister and... Read more
Pope given 10 millionth copy of Children’s Bible during visit to Brazil
During his visit to the Farms of Hope in Brazil, which offers a drug rehabilitation program for young people, Pope... Read more
Church in Philippines helps decrease election violence
Church groups worked with local citizens to decrease violence during this year’s elections in the Philippines, held May 14.In a... Read more
Two underground priests in China receive prison sentence
Two underground Church leaders from Wenzhou, eastern China, received prison sentences in March, six months after their arrest upon returning... Read more
Archbishop of Mexico City says pro-abortion politicians should not receive communion
The archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said Wednesday that although the bishops have not excommunicated lawmakers who... Read more
Pope invited to visit Baltimore after his trip to the UN
Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore has sent a written invitation to the Pope, asking that he pay a visit to... Read more
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Catholic Democrats chide Pope based on wrong information, says Catholic League
Catholic League president Bill Donohue said the 18 House Democrats, who chided Pope Benedict XVI, “are twice a disgrace.” The... Read more
Archbishop Celestino Migliore presses UN to action on behalf of native peoples
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See’s permanent observer at the United Nations, spoke to the UN Human Rights Council today... Read more
Benedict XVI gives artwork by Peruvian to CELAM conference
The central hall where the members of the Latin American Bishops’ Council are meeting for their 5th General Conference is... Read more
Official hymn for World Youth Day 2008 chosen
The official hymn for World Youth Day in 2008 has just been chosen. “Receive the Power” is the title of... Read more
CELAM officials reminds Catholics of duty to participate in political life
The director of the Social Observatory of the Latin American Bishops’ Council (CELAM), Rodrigo Guerra, said this week Catholics need... Read more
The Spirit gives Christians courage to proclaim authentic gospel values, Brazilian bishop says
Archbishop Geraldo Lyrio Rocha, the president of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil, opened the 5th General Conference of... Read more
Bishops of Ecuador say new Constitution must protect human life and dignity
The Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador affirmed this week that the country’s new Constitution should include certain indispensable guarantees, such as... Read more
Hillary campaign uses image of Blessed Mother Teresa
The national Catholic-based advocacy group Fidelis, is calling for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign to remove an image of Blessed Mother... Read more
Citizens groups calling for comprehensive immigration reform
As Congress prepares to debate comprehensive immigration reform, citizens’ groups are urging legislators to devise a balanced approach that secures... Read more
Rev. Jerry Falwell, leader of Christian conservatives dies
Famed Evangelical leader, Rev. Jerry Falwell, died yesterday morning at the age of 73. Falwell was well known for his... Read more
Cardinal Mahony plans to sell Archdiocesan Catholic Center
Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles announced yesterday that the archdiocese will have to sell its headquarters so that it can meet... Read more
Archdiocese Reacts to New Adoption and Sex Ed. Laws
Colorado has two new laws on its books and both of them were opposed by the Colorado Catholic Conference. The... Read more
Bishops at CELAM conference yet to decide on issuance of final document
The president of the Department of Communications of the Latin American Bishops’ Council (CELAM), Archbishop Baltasar Porras, said this week... Read more
