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Peruvian bishops say stable and Christian families needed to avoid AIDS
As people around the world marked World AIDS Day, the Health Ministry Department of the Peruvian Bishops Conference called on... Read more
Cardinal Bergoglio exhorts Argentineans to persevere in faith in response to blasphemous art exhibit
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, called on the faithful this week not to be afraid and to... Read more
US and Mexican Bishops to meet to discuss issue of migrant rights
Bishop Renato Ascencio Leon of Juarez, Mexico, said this week bishops whose dioceses are on the borders of the US... Read more
Chilean bishop: Reconciliation and forgiveness difficult for non-believers
Bishop Gonzalo Duarte of Valparaiso, Chile, told Chileans this week that seeking reconciliation and forgiveness can be very difficult for... Read more
Prevent AIDS by education for chastity and respect for sacredness of human life
The Vatican Press Office released a message today on the occasion of World AIDS Day, dedicated to women this year,... Read more
Settlement reported imminent between California diocese and alleged sexual abuse victims
A settlement is reported to be imminent between the Catholic Diocese of Orange and 60 alleged victims of clergy sexual... Read more
Violating rights of the poor is an act against God, says Pope
Speaking on Psalm 71 in today's general audience in the Paul VI Hall, Pope John Paul II explained that because... Read more
Pope’s prayer intentions for December: children, inculturation of the Gospel
The Holy Father's general prayer intention for the month of December is: "That children may be considered as precious gifts... Read more
Civil Unions bill in New Zealand to be voted on tomorrow, an abuse of democracy says watchdog group
Family Life International, New Zealand has released a statement warning that The Civil Union Bill proposing the legalisation of same... Read more
Public schools should respect faith practice of Muslim and Christian students equally, says Catholic League
In recent years, public schools across the United States have removed Christmas traditions in an attempt to be “inclusive” and... Read more
Pro-life group seeks ‘prayer missionaries’ to be part of new e-mail prayer network
The largest pro-life organization in the world is seeking people who are willing to assist in its pro-life mission through... Read more
US bishops’ Christmas special to air on NBC stations
An hour-long Christmas special, produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), will be distributed... Read more
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of Canada has announced that it will render its decision on the constitutionality of the federal government’s... Read more
Parish priest in Spain explains denial of Eucharist to homosexual couple
Father Francisco Perez, a parish priest in the city of Acala la Real, Spain, said this week his decision to... Read more
Legislator attempts to block “abortion boat” from docking in Argentina
A Buenos Aires Congressman has launched a legal effort to keep the Dutch abortion ship “Aurora” from docking in Argentina... Read more
Church calls for justice and forgiveness after release of torture report in Chile
The Executive Committee of the Bishops Conference of Chile is calling on Chileans to respond with justice and a spirit... Read more
Church in Central America announces plan for rehabilitation of gang members
Auxiliary Bishop Romulo Emiliani of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, announced this week that the Episcopal conferences of Central America will... Read more
Pro-family group urges legislators to defend marriage despite Supreme Court decision
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene yesterday in the May 17 Massachusetts court ruling that has allowed same-sex couples... Read more
U.S. businesses receive ‘Religion-Friendly Zone’ decals in time for Christmas
Every December the Catholic League expends considerable resources fighting against those who seek to censor Christmas. This year, the league... Read more
‘God Squad’ constructs Nativity scene in downtown Chicago
The God Squad, a group of carpenters and tradesmen, donated their time and energies Nov. 27 to construct a one-of-a-kind... Read more
