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Supreme Court rules on government Ten Commandments displays
In the shadow of a Ten Commandments display that sits above its own courtroom, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled... Read more
“A healthy laicism of the State does not exclude ethical references”, the Pope says.
During his first official visit with the Italian President, Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed the legitimacy of a “a healthy laicism... Read more
Canadian Parliament clears way for vote on same-sex bill, passes budget
In a surprise midnight vote yesterday that caught the Conservatives off-guard, Canada’s minority Liberal government quickly cleared the way for... Read more
Belleville welcomes new bishop
Belleville’s 104,000 Catholics have a new bishop. Bishop Edward Braxton was installed at St. Peter Cathedral Wednesday, with more than... Read more
Catholic woman’s ordination in Central Europe is ‘invalid’: Archbishop Foley
The secret ordination of a woman in an undisclosed location in Central Europe this week was "not just illicit but... Read more
New bishop may begin to close schism between Rome and China, says Chinese bishop
A Shanghai bishop said the Vatican and the Chinese authorities have tacitly agreed to close the schism in the Shanghai... Read more
Jerusalem officials cancel annual gay pride parade
Jerusalem officials have decided to ban the fourth annual gay pride parade, organized for June 30, claiming the march would... Read more
Venezuelan leader seeks modification of Penal Code in order to legalize abortion
Representatives of Venezuela’s ruling party lead by President Hugo Chavez have presented two bills that would reform the country’s Penal... Read more
Bolivian bishop calls on lawmakers to resign
Bishop Jesus Perez of Potosi, Bolivia, is calling on the country’s congressional representatives to shorten their terms in office in... Read more
Bishops of Mexico and US begin conference on immigration
Under the theme, “Strangers no more: together on the journey of hope,” bishops from Mexico and US have gathered to... Read more
Diocese denounces disappearance of priest in rebel controlled area of Colombia
The Diocese of Garzon in Colombia is denouncing the disappearance of a priest who was on a humanitarian mission in... Read more
Benedict XVI sees “positive signs” for reconciliation in Holy Land
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the question of peace in the Holy Land today and said “certain positive signs” in the... Read more
New book by Pope explains Christian roots of European Union
During a press conference in which he introduced the new book by Pope Benedict XVI, “The Europe of Benedict: In... Read more
Spanish Senate vetoes gay marriage law
After heated debate, the Spanish Senate vetoed a bill that would make homosexual unions equivalent to marriage. Now voters are... Read more
Official prayer to ask favors through intercession of JPII
The Diocese of Rome, in charge of promoting the beatification of late Pope John Paul II, released an official prayer... Read more
23,000-plus US youth registered for World Youth Day
More than 23,000 young people and 70 bishops from the United States will attend the first World Youth Day (WYD)... Read more
Russian Orthodox Church, Vatican to partner in promoting spiritual values
The Moscow Patriarchate and the Vatican have agreed to work collaboratively to promote Christian spiritual values in Europe, reported RIA... Read more
Adult stem cells cure renal failure in rats, process can be used in humans
Japanese scientists say a process involving adult stem cells that cured renal failure in rats should be able to work... Read more
Congressman withdraws statement accusing Democrats of being anti-Christian
A Republican congressman asked Monday for unanimous consent of the House to withdraw his statement, accusing Democrats of “denigrating and... Read more
New research claims babies can be created from synthetic egg
A new scientific development could theoretically eliminate the physical need for both men and women for human reproduction and see... Read more
