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Monument to John Paul II unveiled in late pontiff’s hometown
A bronze statue of Pope John Paul II was unveiled in his hometown Friday. Read more
Kenyan diocese opens Marian shrine
The Diocese of Marsabit in northeastern Kenya held a ceremony Sunday to officially open a shrine dedicated to the Virgin... Read more
Pope says adults must renew and transmit their faith to their families
Yesterday Pope Benedict XVI devoted the focus of his Angelus message to The Fifth World Meeting of Families, which will... Read more
Real commitment to peace needed in Iraq and the Holy Land, Benedict says
After praying the Angelus today with thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope spoke of the "growing... Read more
Abortion group tells Congress about plans to advance abortion in Latin America
On Thursday, the Center for Reproductive Rights, a pro-abortion lobby and legal support group, held a briefing on Capitol Hill... Read more
Sterilization law in Argentina on track for approval
After seven hours of debate, Argentina’s House of Representatives approved a law legalizing sterilizations and vasectomies despite massive opposition from... Read more
Bishop calls on Spaniards to unite with the Pope in defending the family
In a pastoral letter marking the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Bishop Jose Sanchez Gonzalez of Sigüenza-Guadalajara has called... Read more
Vatican analyst says Pope Benedict on verge of implementing real liturgical reform
Vatican analyst, Sandro Magister, of the online magazine “L’Espresso” says in an article to be published soon that Pope Benedict... Read more
Cuban leader says Church wants to serve, not impose Catholic doctrine
The director the magazine “Vitral,” Dagoberto Valdes, who is one of the most prominent lay Catholic leaders in Cuba, said... Read more
Pope considers benefits and challenges of globalization
This morning, Benedict XVI received the Letters of Credence of Mario Juan Bosco Cayota Zappettini, the new ambassador of Uruguay... Read more
Scientists using human embryos face excommunication
Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, head of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Family, has said that "destroying human embryos is... Read more
Vatican calls for action against illicit trade of small arms
The Holy See once again reiterated its position against the illicit trade of small arms, at a United Nations conference... Read more
Operation Rescue buys-out abortion clinic and sets up new headquarters
Operation Rescue has purchased the building that housed Central Women’s Services, an abortion clinic in Wichita. The building will be... Read more
Conversion case before Malaysian federal court
A woman in Malaysia made a final appeal yesterday before her country’s federal court to be free to convert from... Read more
Pius XI documents to be released by Vatican Secret Archives
Benedict XVI has decreed that as of September 18 - when the Vatican Secret Archives and other archives of the... Read more
A super savior? New ‘Superman’ film prompts strong religious emotions
Yesterday, the long awaited ‘Superman Returns’ movie hit theaters amid a strong buzz of religious interest. While many are praising... Read more
Parental notification initiative moves into hands of California voters
A new initiative requiring doctors who wish to perform an abortion on a minor to wait 48 hours after informing... Read more
Book allows easy access to papal history
A new dictionary delves into the remarkable 2000-year history of the papacy, providing a concise guide to all of the... Read more
New bill proposes to limit abortions in Canada
A new bill tabled in the Canadian Parliament last week proposes to limit abortion to 20 weeks gestation. Currently, there... Read more
Bishops slam proposal to sterilize poor in Argentina
The Bishops’ Conference of Argentina issued a statement this week expressing their complete rejection of a bill being debated in... Read more
