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Dialogue with extreme Islam not possible, says Spanish bishop
In a pastoral letter this week on the controversy sparked by Pope Benedict’s comments on Islam at the University of... Read more
Cardinal Mejia signals need for authentic family life in today’s world
Cardinal Jorge Mejia, former archivist and librarian of the Roman Catholic Church, said it was urgent that families be constant... Read more
Pope: story of Bartholomew recalls importance of personal experience of Christ
Pope Benedict XVI continued his catechesis on the twelve Apostles today, speaking to some 30,000 pilgrims about the lesser known... Read more
Vatican says preparations for papal trip to Turkey continue
Despite continuing threats from Islamic extremist groups and warnings from Muslim clerics and politicians in Turkey, preparations for Pope Benedict... Read more
Spokane diocese to sell bishop's office to pay sex-abuse claims
The Diocese of Spokane is selling its pastoral center to help cover $81 million in claims, mostly by victims of... Read more
Copts call on Rice to discuss human rights, religious freedom in Egypt
The American Coptic Union (ACU) is urging Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss the continued human rights abuses of... Read more
Archbishop says public leaders, who claim to be Catholic but do not act on Gospel, are deceiving themselves
Political and community leaders are called to change the world with justice and charity, and with a greater love for... Read more
Sustaining the Church is responsibility of each Catholic, says Madrid cardinal
Speaking about the new financial model being used by the Catholic Church in Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio... Read more
German bishops call Muslim interpretation of controversial papal discourse “unjust”
The Bishops’ Conference of Germany, gathered for the plenary assembly, has called the interpretation by many Muslims of the lecture... Read more
Holy See accepts resignation of controversial Argentinean bishop who aspires to political office
On Tuesday Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Bishop Joaquin Pina Batllevell, SJ, of the Diocese of Puerto Iguazu,... Read more
Laity in Mexico express solidarity with thousands of priests faithful to their mission
In response to a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against a Mexican priest, the National Council of Laity (NCL) in Mexico... Read more
Future Saint moved to new shrine in Indiana
Hundreds of pilgrims gathered in an Indiana church yesterday as the body of a soon-to-be-canonized nun was moved from a... Read more
Vatican reminds the U.N. “reproductive health” does not mean worldwide abortion
During an address given to the General Assembly yesterday in New York, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Permanent Observer of the Holy... Read more
Relations between Russian Church, Vatican have potential, says Alexy II
A positive step was made this week in relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church during... Read more
Cardinal Zen tells of continued Christian persecution in China
Catholics in China, whether they are members of the underground Church, affiliated with the Vatican, or of the official government-sanctioned... Read more
Book reveals more details of 1981 assassination attempt on Pope
A new book, due to be published next year, provides greater detail of the 1981 assassination attempt on the late... Read more
US bishops’ launches campaign for partial-birth abortion ban
As the U.S. Supreme Court opened and prepare to tackle the two challenges to the federal Partial Birth Abortion Ban... Read more
German cardinal slams media double standard regarding Christianity and Islam
Cardinal Karl Lehman, president of the German Bishops’ Conference, criticized the media this week for its double standard regarding Christianity... Read more
Pro-life victory in Brazil as abortion rights candidate loses bid for Senate
Pro-life groups in Brazil are celebrating the results of the country’s general elections in which abortion rights candidate, Jandira Feghali,... Read more
Cardinal Bertone praises Marian devotion of Latin America
In a message sent to the participants of the Latin American Meeting on Marian Pastoral Ministry, which concluded this past... Read more
