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Schiavo’s death surfaces euthanasia debate in Austria, Germany
Since the death of 41-year-old Florida woman Terri Schiavo March 31, debates on the ethics of euthanasia have come to... Read more
John Paul II could become saint soon, says archbishop
Pope John Paul II could be named a saint as early as October. Read more
Cubans honor John Paul II with photo exhibit
Following the funeral mass of Pope John Paul II April 8, Cubans inaugurated their first-ever photo exhibit of the late... Read more
Denver Archbishop, Michigan couple to be honored for pro-life work
The National Right to Life Educational Trust recently announced that the group plans to honor Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput, and... Read more
Anglican Church losing credibility, says Anglican archbishop
It is increasingly difficult for the world to take the Anglican Church seriously due to the continuous disputes taking place... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet returns to diocese to ordain bishops
While most of the world’s cardinals were in Rome this past weekend preparing for the conclave next week, Marc Cardinal... Read more
Complaints filed with human rights commission against Catholic bishop
A Canadian Catholic bishop may face a human rights tribunal within the next year due to a pastoral letter he... Read more
Catholic Civil Rights League supports bishop facing human rights complaint
The human rights complaints filed against Bishop Fred Henry of Calgary strike “at the core of freedom of speech and... Read more
Cardinal Law recalls Pope’s link with Roman basilicas
During the third Mass of the “Novendiale” for the repose of the soul of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Bernard... Read more
Vatican thanks Italian officials for welcoming pilgrims after Pope’s death
Sincere gratitude was expressed by the Vatican to the Italian government and to the city of Rome for the “dedication... Read more
Vatican issues special stamps marking vacant see
Stamp collectors delight. The Vatican announced that a special series of stamps for the vacant see would be issued April... Read more
Cardinals unanimously decide to avoid media
After celebrating Pope John Paul II’s funeral mass Friday, the cardinals have begun “a more intense period of silence and... Read more
New pontiff to decide on beatification process for Pope John Paul
The start of the beatification process for Pope John Paul II is entirely up to the new Pope, said Vatican... Read more
Two voting cardinals absent from conclave due to poor health
Two cardinals, eligible to vote for the next supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church, have communicated to the Vatican... Read more
Cardinal Ruini calls Christians to prayer, not curiosity
During this time Christians must focus on prayer and not be caught up with curiosity about who will be the... Read more
Millions watch as Pope John Paul II is laid to rest
Pope John Paul II, shepherd of the Catholic Church for 26 years, was laid to rest this morning in the... Read more
“The Pope never considered retirement,” says Vatican observer
In an article published in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Vatican analyst Luigi Acattoli pointed out that contrary to... Read more
Poland “moves” to Rome, one million mourn Pope in Krakow
Four million pilgrims, more than double the number expected, descended on Rome Friday for the Funeral Mass of Pope John... Read more
Hundreds of thousands bid farewell to John Paul II
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world spent the night outside St. Peter’s Basilica near the walls that... Read more
Youth pack cathedral for memorial of John Paul II
On the eve of Pope John Paul II’s funeral, 1,200 young people packed Montreal’s cathedral-basilica for a two-hour celebration of... Read more
