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‘Da Vinci Code’ bombs with Cannes critics
Film critics panned The Da Vinci Code after its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France yesterday. Read more
Interfaith coalition calls for boycott of 'Da Vinci Code’ movie
An interfaith coalition is calling for the boycott of The Da Vinci Code movie because “it seeks to profit off... Read more
Family group launches adoption campaign in Argentina to combat abortion
The Christian Family Movement in Argentina has launched an “Adoption versus Abortion” campaign in order to reduce the number of... Read more
Brazilian bishops address message to young people
As they gathered for their 44th general assembly this week, the bishop of Brazil issued a statement to the youth... Read more
Young people in Canada preparing for 2008 International Eucharistic Congress
Catholic young people in Canada have begun a program of spiritual preparation for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress which will... Read more
Many reactions to Appointment of Bishop Donald Wuerl to Archbishop of Washington
The nomination yesterday of Bishop Donald W. Wuerl as the new Archbishop of Washington, caused many to react and give... Read more
Legionaries founder would face restriction on ministry, Legionaires deny any action from the Vatican
A recent article published in tomorrow’s edition of the National Catholic Reporter, stated that a Vatican source disclosed a forthcoming... Read more
Peter invites us to "great adventure" of following Christ says Pope
This morning, Pope Benedict XVI held his general Audience, in which he recalled Peter’s spiritual journey, and describing him as ... Read more
Pope Benedict asks for prayers for forthcoming trip to Poland.
During today's general audience, held in St. Peter's Square, the Pope addressed some words to Polish pilgrims, expressing joy over... Read more
Da Vinci Code: Much-a-do about nothing
“The Da Vinci Code: A film which, finally, the Church has little to be concerned about.” These are the words from... Read more
Liberals most likely to believe Da Vinci tale
Data from recent surveys indicate that liberals and people who are not regular churchgoers are more likely to believe the... Read more
Catholic Charities encouraged by Bush's push for immigration reform
Catholic Charities USA is pleased with President George Bush’s recent speech endorsing comprehensive reforms to the country’s immigration laws. "We... Read more
Catholic doctors call for vaccines not derived from aborted fetuses
The Catholic Medical Association is calling on pharmaceutical companies to develop vaccines that are not derived from aborted fetuses. Read more
UK Muslims should stand up for Christians, says British cardinal
British Muslims should not remain silent when Christians are being denied their rights or are made subject to sharia law,... Read more
Man obligated to seek the truth, says Nuncio in Spain
The Apostolic Nuncio in Spain, Archbishop Manuel Monteiro, said this week “man is ontologically, but not morally, free, because he... Read more
Colombian bishops praise government’s willingness to dialogue with Marxist rebels
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, praised the proposal by the country’s president, Alvaro... Read more
Catholic doctors in Spain say defense of human life must be a priority in medical practice
The new president of the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations, Jose Maria Simon Castellvi, said this week that since... Read more
Argentinean TV network producing report on pro-life actions of Peruvian lawmakers
On May 17 the Peruvian congress will be visited by a group of journalists from the Catholic Radio and Television... Read more
Catholic initiative for untouchables bears remarkable results in India
A Catholic initiative to give the poorest of the poor in India a fresh start in life is celebrating some... Read more
Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh appointed Archbishop of Washington
Today, Pope Benedict named bishop Donald W. Wuerl, bishop of Pittsburgh, as the new Archbishop of Washington. He will be... Read more
