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Fr. Pavone weighs in on South Dakota Senate's rejection of abortion ban
Attaining the “goal of justice” has to be a top priority for all legislators, said a national pro-life leader in... Read more
Calif. Supreme Court rules to preserve Mt. Soledad cross, publish court decision
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the precedent-setting decision of a lower court, which upheld the right of the... Read more
State cannot do without Church’s social work, says Spanish archbishop
In his weekly pastoral letter, Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia said the collaboration between the Church and the State in... Read more
Forgiveness comes naturally for someone with a converted heart, says Argentinean bishop
Bishop Marcelo Martorell of Puerto Iguazu said this week, “Jesus speaks to us of forgiveness, not as a heroic act... Read more
'Colonel Sanders' asks Pope for special sandwich blessing
The U.S. based Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) company, long known for its fast-food chicken is planning to sell fish for... Read more
Fr. Kolvenbach could remain at head of Jesuits
Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, who was previously expected to step down as Superior General of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)... Read more
Pope Benedict emphasizes importance of new religious movements need for a balanced priestly life
During a meeting held yesterday morning in the Vatican with pastors of the diocese of Rome, the Holy Father answered... Read more
Cardinal Ruini: The teachings of Pope Benedict transmit the joy of being believers
At the beginning of Thursday morning’s meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and the priests of the Diocese of Rome, a... Read more
Canadian cell provider reverses porn decision after Catholic protest
The second-largest phone company in Canada has reversed its earlier decision to begin selling pornography thought its mobile phone service... Read more
Messori reveals names of anti-Christian “lobbies”
In an interview with the Italian daily “La Stampa,” journalist and writer Vittorio Messori recently denounced the World Health Organization... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI encourages priests to offer new opportunites for Italian youth to discover God
This morning Pope Benedict XVI held his traditional meeting with the parish priests of Rome to celebrate the Feast of... Read more
Mission in Peruvian Andes concludes with 1000 baptisms
The “Great Mission” to the Peruvian province of Carabaya ended this week, with more than 140 missionaries participating under the... Read more
Pro-life group hails TIME report on pregnancy centers
Heartbeat International president Peggy Hartshorn has expressed her gratitude for a TIME magazine featuring the life-saving work of the country’s... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo to consecrate world’s families to the Sacred Heart
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, will consecrate the families of the world... Read more
Pope expresses admiration for missionaries in Brazilian Amazon
On the occasion of Ash Wednesday, which in Brazil marks the beginning of the Campaign of Fraternity - dedicated this... Read more
Planned Parenthood launches pro-abortion cell phone service
Planned Parenthood Wireless has launched a new affinity program that allows its supporters to sign up for mobile phone service... Read more
New York Times refuses corrective op-ed regarding Salvadoran abortion story
The New York Times has refused to publish a corrective op-ed from the Salvadoran group Yes to Life. The letter... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges Catholics to seek God’s healing power during Lent
Christians are called to seek reconciliation with God in spiritual preparation for Easter, Archbishop José Gomez has written in his... Read more
Chilean Bishop condemns copycat article which violates Sacramental Confession
Bishop Cristián Contreras Villarroel the Auxilary Bishop of Santiago has firmly condemned a recent article in the Chilean newspaper “Las... Read more
Conversion of the heart is at the center of Lent, Pope says
Celebrating Ash Wednesday Mass at the ancient Roman Basilica of Santa Sabina this afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI emphasized that conversion... Read more
