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Pope speaks “strongly” against culture of death in latest book, says Vatican watcher
In his weekly column for L’Espresso Online, Vatican watcher Sandro Magister notes that although Pope John Paul II has temporarily... Read more
Brazilian mayor accused of involvement in murder of US missionary
The mayor of Anapu, Brazil, Luiz Reis do Carvalho, denied having any role in a supposed plan to protect the... Read more
Duhalde favorite among pro-abortion presidential candidates in Argentina
Ex-President of Argentina Eduardo Duhalde has become the favored candidate of pro-abortion groups in the upcoming national elections after joining... Read more
Mexican bishops demand changes in campaign promoting homosexuality
During a press conference the Bishops Conference of Mexico issued a request that the Secretariat of Health modify a campaign... Read more
Pope improving steadily, collaborating in daily activity of the Church, says Vatican
Pope John Paul II’s health “continues to improve and show progress” following a tracheotomy surgery last week, said Holy See... Read more
Pope calls priests to improve homilies, form laity in meaning of liturgy
In a letter released by the Vatican today, John Paul II thanked Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation for... Read more
Matano appointed Bishop of Burlington
The Vatican recently announced that Pope John Paul has appointed Msgr. Salvatore Ronald Matano as Bishop Coadjutor of the diocese... Read more
Catholic leaders urged to defend Terri Schiavo’s right to life
American Life League is calling on Florida’s bishops and priests to defend Terri Schindler Schiavo’s right to life and to... Read more
Disability-rights activist, once considered ‘a vegetable’, joins fight for Terri Schiavo
A disability-rights activist, who was once dependent on a feeding tube and considered “a vegetable” by medical professionals, has joined... Read more
Colorado Catholic Conference speaks out against mandatory contraception bill
The Colorado Catholic Conference is encouraging the state’s faithful to fight against a new bill before the state’s House of... Read more
Family Research Council spokesman expresses hope in Ten Commandments case
Yesterday, Pat Trueman, Senior Legal Council for the Family Research Council called the day’s arguments in the cases of McCreary... Read more
Catholic refugees freed from church sanctuary in Canada
After spending 13 months in sanctuary in the basement of Notre-Dame-de-Grace Catholic Church in Montreal, three Catholic Palestinian refugees were... Read more
Archbishop says Pope bears suffering with greater dignity than “The Sea Inside”
Archbishop Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona,Vice President of the Bishops Conference of Spain, said during his Ad limina visit this week... Read more
Parkinson’s sufferers thank Pope for “exemplary witness”
An association of Parkinson’s sufferers has sent a letter of encouragement and appreciation to Pope John Paul II for the... Read more
Italian lawmaker calls for reopening of investigation into assassination plot against Pope
A leading committee chairman of the Italian Congress is calling for the reopening of the investigation into the assassination attempt... Read more
New bishop installed at La Crosse Diocese
Chicago native Bishop Jerome Listecki was installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse this week. The... Read more
Cardinal reports, Pope is speaking, voice is ‘strong,’ may go to Germany in August
Cardinal Joaquin Meissner, Archbishop of Cologne, Germany commented to reporters this morning after a brief visit with the Holy Father... Read more
Terri Schiavo’s brother to speak at Princeton University
Terri Schindler Schiavo’s brother, Bobby Schindler, is scheduled to speak today on the Princeton University campus about his 41-year-old disabled... Read more
CWA says Supreme Court should uphold Ten Commandments displays
Concerned Women for America (CWA) is cautiously optimistic that the U.S. Supreme Court will affirm the constitutionality of public displays... Read more
US bishops applaud Supreme Court decision revoking death penalty for juveniles
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to revoke the death penalty for juvenile... Read more
