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Argentinean bishop says man is not to be object of consumption
Bishop Juan Ruben Martinez of Posadas, Argentina, said this week human beings should not be considered “objects of consumption”. Read more
Chilean archbishop warns “modernist tendencies” are harassing the Church
The Archbishop emeritus of La Serena, Chile, Bernardino Piñera, said this week that “modernist and secular tendencies” are harassing the... Read more
Pope Benedict launches new book, affirms Church teaching on abortion
Only two months after his election, Pope Benedict XVI has published his first book. In it, he defends the Catholic... Read more
Cardinal Ruini proposes “re-reading” of Vatican II
Vatican analyst Sandro Magister of the Italian online magazine L’Espresso published an article Wednesday on a recent speech given by... Read more
Do not fear snares of evildoers who want to destroy human values, Pope says
Speaking before some 31,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke on... Read more
Pope says Western influence is cause for ‘sexual immorality’ in Africa: Botswana bishop
An African bishop returning from his first Ad Limina visit with Pope Benedict XVI in Rome said the weeklong meeting... Read more
New bishop of Grand Rapids helped settle abuse crisis in Detroit
The faithful of Grand Rapids, who have been without a bishop since May 2004, are pleased to learn that they... Read more
Campaign for Pope John Paul II’s beatification goes online
Just one week before the official opening of the beatification process for Pope John Paul II, Catholics worldwide are invited... Read more
West Virginia Court redefines family, grants parental rights to lesbian partner
A West Virginia court decision that has redefined the term “parent” has “demonstrated the lethal effects of judicial activism on... Read more
Wisconsin moves one step closer to cloning ban
Wisconsin’s Assembly Children and Families Committee voted yesterday to approve legislation that would ban the cloning of human embryos. Read more
Bishops warn of pressure from NGOs to legalize abortion in Dominican Republic
The Bishops’ Conference of the Dominican Republic warned this week that pro-abortion NGOs associated with international organizations are pressuring to... Read more
Parents association calls on Spanish president to withdraw proposal to legalize gay marriage
In the wake of massive protests on June 18 against the government’s efforts to legalize gay marriage, the National Catholic... Read more
Rap star defends life of the unborn in new hit
Rap star and actor Nick Cannon has released a new album whose title song, “Can I Live,” is an explicit... Read more
Benedict XVI trip to World Youth Day in Cologne officially announced
The Holy See Press Office Director, Joaquin Navarro-Valls, officially announced today Pope Benedict's first foreign trip -- a four-day visit... Read more
Pope chats with journalists in casual meeting
In yet another unexpected move and show of warmth, Pope Benedict XVI spoke with journalists casually for a few minutes... Read more
Paterson bishop elected to succeed Archbishop Levada on doctrine committee
As Archbishop William Levada of San Francisco prepares to head to Rome and serve as the prefect for the Congregation... Read more
Arlington’s Catholic population booming
The Diocese of Arlington is among the five fastest-growing dioceses in the United States thanks to a huge influx of... Read more
Thousands in Poland march against homosexual special rights
Thousands of Polish youth marched through the streets of Warsaw June 18, demonstrating against special rights for homosexuals. The so-called... Read more
Church says New Zealand voters will heed Pope on civil unions
The Catholic Church in New Zealand says Pope Benedict XVI's message about the sanctity of marriage will impact voters in... Read more
Canadian Parliament may sit all summer to pass same-sex marriage bill
Canada’s Liberal government announced yesterday that it is prepared to sit through the summer to pass its final budget bill... Read more
