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Pope receives honors from university for contribution to dialogue between faith and science.
Pope John Paul II, on receiving this morning the rector and members of the faculty and staff of the Nicolaus... Read more
Vatican announces "catalogue" of new international movements and lay associations in the Church
The Vatican has announced the recent publication of a "Catalogue of International Associations of the Faithful" in response to Pope... Read more
Council for the Laity to reflect on challenges facing parishes in the third millenium
The 21st Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, which will be held in Rome between November 24-28,... Read more
National Catholic Reporter’s publisher resigns unexpectedly
The longtime editor and publisher of the National Catholic Reporter resigned Sept. 29, citing “professional and personal reasons.” Read more
New bill permits health professionals to refuse providing abortion-related services
Pro-life advocates are claiming another victory after Congress passed a $388-billion spending bill Nov. 20 that includes a provision, which... Read more
Journalist exposes Islamic fundamentalist group that inspired al-Qaida
Associated Press religion writer Brian Murphy warns of an “ultra-radical Islamic ideology,” which is drawing more scrutiny from authorities but... Read more
Church will not be silent in face of pressure to silence her, Spanish Cardinal says
During his opening remarks for the Fall Assembly of the Bishops Conference of Spain, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco, Archbishop of... Read more
Pope calls families to ‘singular mission’: build God’s Kindgom in history
Pope John Paul II has called married couples and families to their “singular” and “urgent” mission…”in building the Church and... Read more
Pro-lifers call victory after UN shelves 'clone & kill' Belgian proposal
Contrary to earlier press reports released by most major media Friday, pro-life organizations have cried victory after the United Nations... Read more
On feast of Christ the King, Pope marks 40th anniversary of Vatican II document "Lumen Gentium"
During the Angelus in Saint Peter’s Square yesterday, the solemnity of Christ the King, Pope John Paul II recalled that... Read more
U.S. Congress holds keys to survival of Iraqi minorities
The U.S Congress can play a key role in ensuring the survival of several of the minority communities in Iraq.... Read more
Official report reveals strong anti-Catholic bigotry in Scotland
According to a recent study carried out by the Crown Office in Scotland into prosecutions for religious bigotry since the... Read more
Montana couple begins process to canonize beloved Polish priest
Catholics in Montana have taken up the cause for canonization of a beloved Polish priest, who came to them after... Read more
Petition launched to save mountaintop cross
In an effort to save a 43-foot concrete cross atop Mount Soledad in San Diego, the Thomas More Law Center... Read more
Pro-abortion organization says Bush re-election is ‘frightening’
The director of a pro-abortion organization, called Catholics for a Free Choice, said she and her members are “a bit... Read more
Canadian Justice Minister calls for debate on assisted suicide
Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler said Nov. 17 that debate on assisted suicide should be reopened in Parliament and that... Read more
Portraits and sculptures of Popes to be displayed in Rome
The office of the Mayor of Rome announced this weekend that a collection of portraits and sculptures of the Popes... Read more
Cubans honor exemplary Catholic politician during Catholic Social Week
As part of the ninth Catholic Social Week, sponsored by the Justice and Peace Committee of the Bishops Conference of... Read more
Bishops of Nicaragua: Without God, things become more important than persons
The Bishops Conference of Nicaragua called on the faithful last week to draw closer to God, because when the Lord... Read more
Society absent of God self-destructs, says Ratzinger, points to current political, legal and sexual culture
In an interview published in Italian newspaper "La Reppublica" today, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine... Read more
