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Taize leaders deny “conversion” of Brother Roger to Catholic faith
The ecumenical Community of Taize issued a statement last week denying its founder, the late Brother Roger Schutz, underwent a... Read more
Archbishop of Barcelona: Teachers not substitutes for parents
Archbishop Luis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona reminded parents this week that the education of their children is their primordial right... Read more
Nun shot in Somalia offered forgiveness with dying breath
The Consolata missionary sister who was shot dead by Islamic extremists in Mogadishu, Somalia, forgave her killers with her final... Read more
Violent Muslim reaction proves Pope’s point, says Catholic League president
The violent reaction and calls for more violence on the part of some Muslims, in reaction to Pope Benedict’s speech... Read more
Roman Catholic, Orthodox Churches pledge to seek unity
Top Roman Catholic and Orthodox clerics declared Monday the time has come to heal the rifts between the two churches... Read more
Human dignity must not be made subject to utility and productivity, affirms Pope
The interests and dignity of humans “must not be made subject to parameters of feasibility, utility, and productivity,” Pope Benedict... Read more
Archbishop Myers responds to Milingo’s antics in New Jersey
Archbishop John Myers of Newark said he was “greatly saddened by the recent words and actions” of a retired African... Read more
Aid to the Church in Need thanks Pope for his support of Catholic non-profit organizations
International humanitarian organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has offered its thanks to Pope Benedict XVI for his... Read more
Holy See: Millions risk their lives to escape from the dictatorship of poverty
Yesterday, Archbishop Celesino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations in New York, delivered a talk to the... Read more
Head of Interreligious Dialogue meets with Muslim leaders in Rome
In a continuing effort to diminish the violent reaction of radical Muslims who have torched Christian churches, killed a religious... Read more
Pope’s trip to Turkey still on
According to parties on both sides, Pope Benedict XVI’s November trip to Turkey will continue as planned, despite violent reactions... Read more
Pope: the Cross is a symbol of the Love that overcomes hatred and violence
Following a statement regretting the violence that has erupted in reaction to his quotation of a 14th Century emperor last... Read more
Security beefed up at potential Catholic targets as threats of retaliation continue
Police across Italy have been ordered to raise security at potential Catholic targets, after Pope Benedict XVI angered Muslims last... Read more
Philadelphia priests listen to victims’ stories
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia took another step toward reconciliation with victims of sexual abuse last week, when three people recounted... Read more
US bishops support UN resolution for Darfur
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has urged President George W. Bush and congressional leaders to work with greater... Read more
US bishops join call urging Amnesty International to stay out of abortion debate
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has warned Amnesty International that a proposal to abandon its... Read more
Argentinean daily publishes story on baby Martin, survivor of abortion
Amidst the controversy over two mentally disabled women who were permitted to undergo abortions in Mendoza and La Plata, an... Read more
Holy Father speaks for Muslims who reject violence, says Vatican expert
Commenting on Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks given at the University of Ratisbona, the rector of the Pontifical Institute for Arab... Read more
Costa Rican president says Christ is light that guides nation
The President of Costa Rica, Oscar Arias Sanchez, said last week it was time for Costa Ricans to “leave fear... Read more
Science, technology and ethics must all coalesce in stem cell research, says Pope
On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI met at Castel Gandolfo with representatives of the International Congress on stem cells and called... Read more
