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Constitutional amendment would ban homosexual “marriage” in the Philippines
In response to a court ruling allowing a transsexual to contract marriage, lawmakers in the Philippine Congress have drafted a... Read more
Argentinean bishop says sterilization betrays “gift of procreation”
Bishop Luis Stockler of Quilmes said this week that tubal ligations and vasectomies constitute, “a total mutilation of the human... Read more
Man who awoke from coma raises new questions about death of Terri Schiavo
The case of Terry Wallis, an Arkansas man who suddenly woke up from a 19-year long coma, has raised new... Read more
Colorado bishops urge lawmakers to enact just immigration legislation
Two Colorado bishops are urging state lawmakers to legislate for the “common good” on the issue of immigration reform. Read more
Same-sex marriage defeated in New York, Georgia
The highest courts in two states ruled against same-sex marriage Thursday. Read more
Guides prohibited from Goa basilica holding relics of St. Francis Xavier
Officials at the basilica that houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier have decided to restrict tour guides because of... Read more
Priest humbled by appointment as auxiliary bishop of Adelaide
Pope Benedict XVI named the first Jesuit bishop in Australian history this week. Fr. Greg O’Kelly, SJ, will be ordained... Read more
Mexican bishops implore country to begin process of reconciliation following elections
Following the announcement from the Mexican Federal Electoral Institute that the National Action Party’s (PAN) candidate, Felipe Calderón, had achieved... Read more
Movement founder says family is a "first line of evangelization"
The Family is a “path to holiness and first line of evangelization,” said Luis Fernando Figari, Superior General of the... Read more
Pope tells Croatian Bishops to announce gospel values in face of relativism
Pope Benedict XVI today received prelates from the Croatian Bishops' Conference, who have just completed their "ad limina" visit. The... Read more
Patriarch Alexy II positive about Russian Orthodox-Roman Catholic relations
Russian Patriarch Alexy II insisted on the need for the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches to cooperate facing the... Read more
Chief Rabbi calls on Pope to denounce Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem
The chief rabbi has asked Pope Benedict XVI to denounce an international gay festival, scheduled to take place this year... Read more
Priest requests prayers for abortion practitioners
The national director of Priests of Life is calling on Christians to pray for the continued conversion of abortion practitioners. Read more
Indian bishops demand justice following attack on sisters of Mother Teresa
Archbishop Marampudi Joji of Hyderabad and other Christian leaders are demanding that authorities take immediate action against Hindu radicals who... Read more
Lebanon is last hope for Christianity in the Middle East, Priest says
Lebanon is the last hope for Christianity in the Middle East - that was the message from a Lebanese priest... Read more
Pope changes Valencia schedule to include visit to site of subway accident
Organizers of the Fifth World Meeting of Families confirmed yesterday that the schedule of Pope Benedict XVI will be adjusted... Read more
Cardinal Herranz asks legislators to recognize marriage as a union between man and woman
The President of the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts, Cardinal Julian Herranz, requested that the world’s legislators... Read more
Mexican bishops call for respect for election results
In a statement issued Monday, the bishops of Mexico reiterated their call to wait patiently for the official results of... Read more
Italian cardinal says improved education needed to combat anti-family laws
Speaking at one of the conferences of the World Meeting of Families, taking place this week in Spain, Cardinal Carlo... Read more
Priest who survived subway accident concelebrates at funeral of victims
A priest who survived Monday’s subway accident in Spain concelebrated at a Mass offered for the 41 victims at the... Read more
