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Vandals believed to be behind killing of elderly missionary priest in Angola
The Fides news agency reports that according to the latest investigation, vandalism rather than politics was behind the killing in... Read more
Colombian bishops travel to Cuba for talks with rebel leaders
Four Colombian bishops traveled to Havana, Cuba, this weekend to participate in talks between leaders of the National Liberation Army... Read more
Polish lead EU in Sunday church attendance
A survey of 17 European Union countries has revealed that 56.7% of the people of Poland attend church regularly on... Read more
A Clear and Coherent Direction in the Beginning of Pope Benedict’s Pontificate, says Vatican Expert.
Sandro Magister, a columnist for the Italian magazine L’Espresso and one of the top “Vaticanistas”, an expert on Church affairs... Read more
Senator withdraws support for ban on human cloning
Senator Jim Talent (R-Missouri) withdrew his name Feb. 10 as a cosponsor of the Human Cloning Prohibition Act, SB 658,... Read more
New bill proposes sharper penalties for vandalism to houses of worship
Catholics should rally behind New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein and a new bill that he introduced that would... Read more
Athlete entrusts Olympic dream to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Olympian and cross-country skier Rebecca Dussault has placed her Olympic quest and hopes for a medal in the hands of... Read more
Ad campaign discredits Catholic hospitals
Catholic hospitals in Illinois have come under sharp criticism with a recent ad campaign, which alleges that they are not... Read more
Holy See announces plans for 500th birthday of Vatican Museums
Today the Vatican announced plans for its celebration honoring the Vatican museums, which turn 500 this year. Read more
Pope says Christians must together witness God’s divine love to world
As some 3000 participants gather in Brazil to commence the ninth General Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Pope... Read more
Colorado Catholics blast proposed State Bill, many call blatantly anti-Catholic
For six hours yesterday, members of the Colorado State Senate heard testimony from both proponents and opponents of a proposed... Read more
Huge number of hits for Official website for World Meeting of Families
According to the AVAN news agency, more than two million people have visited the official website for the World Meeting... Read more
World Forum on Ethics highlights practice of ethics in public life
Organizers of the World Forum on Ethics, which was held in several different Mexican cities during the month of January,... Read more
Future archbishops of Canterbury could include women
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, is calling for support for a proposal... Read more
Argentine bishops demand laws promote responsible sex-education
The Bishops’ Conference of Argentina is calling for laws that promote responsible education programs on sexuality. During an annual gathering... Read more
New Orleans to close, consolidate churches after Katrina
Archbishop Alfred Hughes of New Orleans announced Thursday that his archdiocese is indefinitely closing more than 30 badly damaged churches,... Read more
Catholic hospital refers women for abortions, infringes code of ethics
A recent inquiry has concluded that England’s most popular Catholic hospital has infringed its own code of ethics by referring... Read more
Freelance writer claims Catholic bishops cross church-state line
The United States bishops have successfully infiltrated U.S. politics and influenced decision-making on all levels, even taking over the Republican... Read more
Human person cannot be divided, compartmentalized by physical or mental illness, says Pope
For visitors to the Vatican, Saturday marked both the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and appropriately, the 14th annual... Read more
Christ is true doctor of humanity, says Pope recalling world’s sick
During his weekly Angelus prayer Sunday, given from his balcony above St. Peter‘s Square, Pope Benedict’s thoughts focused on Saturday’s... Read more
