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Archbishop of Guadalajara to be co-president of Synod of Bishops
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico announced this week Pope Benedict XVI has designated the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval... Read more
Catholic groups in Lima and Bolivia reach out to WYD attendees
Diverse Catholic associations in Lima and Bolivia have organized youth gatherings to follow up on the historic meeting with Pope... Read more
Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff Makes Clear On-the-Record that the Term “Reproductive Health” Does NOT Include Abortion
Yesterday, in an official briefing before the House International Relations Committee, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Chief of Staff... Read more
Governor Schwarzenegger Preserves Marriage For Now
Yesterday Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 849, a bill proposed by Assemblyman Leno, (D-San Francisco), a measure that would have legalized... Read more
Pope to Mexican Bishops: Go to the roots of social, political, economic injustice; build up faithful with the Gospel
Speaking to the final group of Mexican bishops, in Rome for their 'ad limina' visit earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope praises consecrated men, women who 'continue work of evangelization, bear witness on all continents'
In a letter made public today by the Vatican, Pope Benedict praised the role of Consecrated men and women in... Read more
Serbian President extends invitation to Pope Benedict
The Vatican announced today that Boris Tadic, president of the Republic of Serbia, who met with Pope Benedict XVI earlier... Read more
Pope announces theme for World Communications Day, highlights need for cooperation with modern media
The Vatican announced today that the Pope has chosen, "The Media: A Network for Communication, Communion and Cooperation" as the... Read more
Catholic Roberts becomes 17th Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court
After a somewhat tumultuous confirmation process, Judge John G. Roberts, a professed Catholic, is now confirmed as the 17th Supreme... Read more
Catholic Health Association calls for medical coverage for Hurricane victims
Catholic organizations are urging Congress to enact legislation that will ensure that all low-income and newly impoverished hurricane victims can... Read more
Injustice against Christians continues in Sudan, says cardinal
How long will it take before Western countries realize the severity of the situation for Christians in Sudan? That was... Read more
Document banning homosexual priests is good for Church, say priests
The Vatican’s soon-to-be-released document, banning homosexuals from the priesthood, has caused an uproar in the press, but Catholic priests say... Read more
Films on John Paul II to hit major networks this season
Two major American networks had the same idea at about the same time—both decided to produce a film about the... Read more
Left-wing politicians block measure that would have provided benefits to unemployed mothers
Left-wing politicians in Spain’s House of Representatives successfully voted down a measure this week that would have given a tax... Read more
Father Felix Varela considered one of “inventors of Cuban nationality”
During his induction into the Cuban Academy of Languages, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Havana, Msgr. Carlos Manuel... Read more
Brazilian congress debates law that would legalize abortion
On September 27, the special secretary for Women’s Policies, Nilceia Freire, sent a proposal to the Brazilian Congress that would... Read more
First case of conscientious objection to homosexual “marriage” in Spain
A lower court judge in Spain has filed the first case of conscientious objection to a Federal Court against the... Read more
Throughout sad and glorious events of history, God continually reveals His face to His people, says Pope
Continuing his weekly reflections on the Psalms, Pope Benedict, in today's general audience, reflected on God's continuing intervention throughout the... Read more
European Bishops to tackle questions of evangelization in light of Vatican II
On Thursday, members of Bishop's conferences throughout Europe will gather in Rome to discuss the direction of the Church, and... Read more
Biblical expert wants Bishop’s Synod to recognize Eucharist as ‘the grandeur of our lives’
When Bishops from around the world gather early next month for the 11th General Synod of Bishops, only two representatives... Read more
