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Archbishop of Oaxaca calls for restoring of order amidst outbreak of violence
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello called on society to collaborate in the restoration of public order in his city of... Read more
Bishop says new education law main challenge to Venezuela
During a visit to the international headquarters of Aid to the Church in Need, Bishop Jose Luis Azuaje of El... Read more
Statue of John Paul II to be unveiled on All Saints Day in Mexico
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, will unveil a bronze statue of Pope John Paul II today... Read more
Mass. bishops urge action from Catholics re marriage amendment
The bishops of Massachusetts are calling on Catholics to contact their state senators and representatives and to urge them to... Read more
Queen ‘delighted’ by royal marriage at the Vatican
For the first time in 400 years, a member of the British Royal Family will marry in a religious ceremony... Read more
Catholic MP loses seat for ‘misusing’ Pope’s name
A Catholic politician in India has lost his seat as a member of Parliament after a high court ruled that... Read more
Dissenting Canadian priest enters into politics
A Canadian parish priest, who has been an outspoken supporter of abortion and same-sex marriage, announced last week that he... Read more
Sanctity simply requires listening to Jesus and following His will, Pope says
Thousands of faithful crowded into St. Peter’s Basilica today for the celebration of Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints,... Read more
Women's group releases list of pro-family, pro-life referenda
Women’s public policy organization Concerned Women for America has released a list of state referenda regarding family and life issues,... Read more
Pope Benedict names Cardinal Claudio Hummes Prefect of Congregation for Clergy
Pope Benedict XVI accepted, today, the resignation of Cardinal Dario Castrillòn Hoyos from his office as Prefect for the Congregation... Read more
Amnesty International proceeds with divisive abortion policy
Members of Amnesty International at a Chicago conference last week were unable to debate the rights’ organization’s controversial draft policy... Read more
National priests' group announces election novena
Priests for Life launched an election novena yesterday, asking that “God to give believers the grace to vote in a... Read more
US bishops submit plan to Sec. Rice in effort to protect Christians in Iraq
The U.S. bishops are calling on the Bush administration to secure the safety of Christians and other religious minorities in... Read more
Marriage is defendable on human reason alone, says bishop
The definition of marriage should not be altered as it is defined by natural law, which is based on human... Read more
Argentinean bishops call for investigation into church fire
The spokesman for the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, Father Jorge Oesterheld, said this week a fire that completely destroyed the... Read more
Bishops warn against approving anti-life protocol in Argentina
In response to the possibility that an Argentinean congressional committee might begin considering approval of the UN Convention on the... Read more
Lima cardinal warns Peruvians not be deceived about morning-after pill
As the courts in Peru continue to debate about whether to legalize the morning-after pill, the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal... Read more
Clinic in Barcelona providing late-term abortions
A report on Danish television revealed this week that a clinic in Barcelona is profiting from “abortion tourism” and is... Read more
Pope offers special message on behalf of all kidnapping victims
At the conclusion of the Angelus prayer this Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI offered a special prayer... Read more
Pope to Irish bishops, do whatever it takes to prevent sexual abuse
Pope Benedict XVI urged the Catholic bishops of Ireland to deal effectively with the problems of clergy sexual abuse that... Read more
