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Over 150,000 Americans to become Catholic this Easter
One year before, she would have kept walking. But last fall, when 22-year old Dixie Ross saw the table advertising... Read more
Peruvian bishop prays to Our Lord of the Miracles for Terri Schiavo
During an emotional reflection on the last seven words of Christ this Good Friday, Auxiliary Bishop Jose Antonio Eguren of... Read more
Pope's suffering teaches 'message of the cross,' says papal biographer
In the twilight of his pontificate, marked by suffering and physical weakness, Pope John Paul II is challenging the world... Read more
Pro-life groups, Christian community banding together for Schiavo
Since last Friday, brain damaged Terri Schiavo has been without food and water following a court order at the request... Read more
Eucharist only hope for a world that mocks God, says Pontifical preacher
During the celebration of the Lord's Passion, the Preacher of the Papal Household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa recalled that the Eucharist,... Read more
In emotional message Pope offers sufferings for the Church
At the beginning of the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar for the Diocese of... Read more
Cardinal Re thanks Pope for his "serene abandonment to God" and calls for renewal in priesthood
Holy Thursday celebrations began today at the Vatican with the Chrism Mass celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Prefect of... Read more
Supreme Court denies Schiavo appeal to reinsert feeding tube, but fight continues in Florida
The Supreme Court this morning rejected an appeal on the part of the parents of brain damaged Terri Schiavo to... Read more
'I am spiritually with you,' says Pope in Holy Thursday message
In a message that was both poignant and reassuring, Pope John Paul II told the faithful that he was "spiritually... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo: Eucharist is oxygen for the Church
The celebration and proclamation of the Eucharist and the Pascal Mystery are like oxygen for the whole Church and continually... Read more
Judge won't hear new arguments for Schiavo; pro-life groups begging Gov. Bush to act
As options slowly deplete for the family of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, a Florida state judge has now denied a request... Read more
Pope makes brief appearance from window
Despite new reports of failing health and the cancellation of his weekly general audience, Pope John Paul II made a... Read more
Atlanta Court denies reinsertion of Schiavo feeding tube; pro-life groups continue fight
In the latest blow to the parents of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls Schiavo’s starvation an ‘attack on the sanctity of human life’
Yesterday, in the wake of Florida Federal Judge James Whittemore’s decision not to reinsert brain-damaged Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube, which... Read more
Poll finds American’s morals increasingly influenced by the Pope
A poll conducted by ABC News recently found that more American Catholics see their moral views influenced by Pope John... Read more
Bishops support Fr. Pavone’s idea to found new pro-life religious community
The pro-life movement will soon have a new ally. Today, Fr. Frank Pavone, head of the group, Priests for Life... Read more
Bishop’s statement against hiring homosexual teachers stirs controversy
A new charter for Scotland’s Catholic schools says all teachers must “support and promote the aims, missions, values and ethos... Read more
Anglican Church 'broken', says Canadian primate
Calling a spade a spade, the Anglican primate of Canada said the Anglican Communion is “broken” over the debate on... Read more
Catholic singles gather to discuss chastity
A comprehensive program at St. Anne’s Church helps single Catholics live chastity and offers services that promote life. Read more
Canadian Archbishop says no need to avoid Da Vinci Code
The bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code is “a bunch of hot air” and nothing to get worked up about,... Read more
