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Abortion proponents subject to defamation lawsuits, says Catholic lawyer in Mexico
The president of the College of Catholic Lawyers in Mexico, Armando Martinez, said this week the director of Catholics for... Read more
More than a million people expected to join Pope in Brazil
One of the hosts of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming visit to Brazil, Archbishop Odilo Scherer, said this more than one... Read more
Brazilian bishops: Right to life not subject to referendum
The Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference of Brazil, Archbishop Odilo, said this week the country’s bishops reject a government... Read more
Scholars revise conclusions about ‘Jesus family tomb’
Several prominent scholars, who were featured in interviews in the controversial documentary Lost Tomb of Jesus, have now revised their... Read more
Federal bankruptcy judge orders external audit of San Diego diocese accounts
A federal bankruptcy judge ordered an external audit of the Diocese of San Diego amid accusations Church leaders are trying... Read more
Indiana Catholic Church fire determined to be arson
The fire that destroyed St. Anne Catholic Church in New Castle in eastern Indiana, was arson, authorities said on Tuesday. Read more
Vatican rep to Jerusalem refuses to attend Holocaust commemoration due to misrepresentation of Pope
The Apostolic Nuncio to Jerusalem and Palestine, Archbishop Antonio Franco, has announced that he will not attend the annual ceremony... Read more
U.S. Bishops, Pro-life groups decry Senate’s decision to Pass Bill funding destruction of human life
An official with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) along with numerous pro-life groups have reacted to yesterday... Read more
Pro-life groups denounce government efforts to legalize abortion in Ecuador
Various pro-life groups in Ecuador have denounced systematic efforts by the government to the use the upcoming Constitutional Assembly to... Read more
October beatification planned for Spanish priest martyred in Brazil
According to the Spanish daily “El Diario de Galicia,” Father Manuel Gomez, a diocesan priest who was killed in Brazil... Read more
Catholics call on politicians to work for peace and maintain Europe’s Christian roots
Participants at the international congress “Values and Perspectives for the Europe of Tomorrow,” organized by the Commission of Bishops' Conferences... Read more
Cardinal Dziwisz calls outing of Communist collaborators harmful to society
The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, said this week a new norm requiring Polish citizens to publicly disclose their... Read more
World must invest in educational development for aging population, Holy See tells U.N.
The Vatican made public today, an April 10th speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the... Read more
Abuse claims against Catholic clergy decrease for second year
The number of abuse claims against Catholic clergy have dropped for the second consecutive year, says a new report on... Read more
Vatican publishes Benedict XVI’s Schedule for Brazil trip
The Press Office of the Holy See made public yesterday the official agenda of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming trip to... Read more
Pope to approve beatification for Japanese martyrs
Pope Benedict XVI may soon approve a decree for the beatification of 188 Japanese martyrs, Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao told... Read more
Divine Mercy Shrine prepares for annual celebration
Several thousand pilgrims are expected to gather at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge this weekend for... Read more
Cardinal George makes first public appearance since falling
Cardinal Francis George made his first public appearance since falling over the weekend. He was present for the dedication of... Read more
Human Life International responds to new Portuguese abortion law
The President of Human Life International (HLI) has responded to Tuesday's press reports that Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva has... Read more
Independent Catholic magazine in Cuba to cease operations, due to funding shortfall
The Catholic magazine Vitral announced on Tuesday that it would fold due to a lack of resources. Read more
