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Archbishop of Managua: Dialogue is difficult but it’s the only road to peace and reconciliation
Archbishop Leopoldo Brenes of Managua, Nicaragua, said this week that dialogue on the country’s problems is not easy, but it... Read more
Spanish government accused of misreporting turnout at pro-family rally
In the wake of Saturday’s historic pro-family demonstrations in Madrid that brought together more than one million people, the president... Read more
Cardinal Jozef Glemp presides at beatification of three Polish priests
Around 25,000 people gathered Sunday in Warsaw’s Pilsudski Square for the beatification of three Polish priests presided over by the... Read more
Bolivian bishop says country needs new constitution
The Secretary General of the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Jesus Juarez of El Alto, said elections should be called early... Read more
Thousands of Filipinos say goodbye to Cardinal Jaime Sin
Thousands of Filipinos have begun flocking to the archdiocesan cathedral in Manila to pay their final respects to Cardinal Jaime... Read more
Benedict XVI reminds faithful that Christian charity is nourished by participating in the Eucharist
From his office window, Pope Benedict XVI reminded all the people gathered to hear him in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
First book by Benedict XVI to be published Tuesday
The Italian daily Corriere della Sera reported last week that the first book by Pope Benedict XVI, entitled “The Example... Read more
U.S. bishops to adopt national marriage initiative
Spurred by the current state of marriage and the debate on same-sex unions, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)... Read more
US bishops commit to protection of children
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has acknowledged the mistakes made by some bishops in transferring abusive priests from one... Read more
U.S. bishops renew commitment to Catholic schools
The United States bishops have renewed their commitment to supporting Catholic schools across the country into the new millennium. Read more
Benedict XVI to meet with new ecclesial movements in 2006
At the request of Pope Benedict XVI, the Pontifical Council for the Laity has invited representatives of the principle ecclesial... Read more
New faith-based schools for Detroit in the fall
The Archdiocese of Detroit may have new faith-based schools by the fall. The archbishop of Detroit, Adam Cardinal Maida, said... Read more
Canada’s same-sex marriage bill likely goes to vote this week
According to a report by LifeSiteNews.com, Canada’s same-sex marriage bill is likely to be voted on in Parliament this week,... Read more
Short film captures faith of student killed at Columbine
Rachel Scott was killed during the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, after refusing at gunpoint to deny her faith... Read more
Marriage is a natural reality, not a product of design, says archbishop
In his weekly letter issued on the eve of the pro-family rallies that took place Saturday in Spain, Archbishop Agustin... Read more
Archbishop’s prayers for rain answered
Rain came to Murray Bridge Friday after the community gathered with Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide the day before to... Read more
USCCB approves budget for new study on causes of sexual abuse
The U.S. bishops decided Friday to approve a $1-million budget for new research on the "Causes and Context Study" of... Read more
Bishops to issue document on death penalty
The U.S. bishops have voted to draft a document stating Catholic doctrine regarding the death penalty. Read more
Pregnant woman kept on life support to save baby
A Catholic man has committed to keeping his 26-year-old pregnant wife alive on life support in hopes that their baby... Read more
Debate over gay-friendly books in public libraries rages in southern US
Public libraries in southern U.S. states have begun stocking gay-friendly books, and this has launched intense debate in local communities. Read more
