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Mexican bishops: building of casinos not “panacea” for development
The Bishops Conference of Mexico warned this week that approval of a new law on casinos is not the path... Read more
Euthanasia does not redeem persons from suffering, it suppresses them
Receiving participants in the international conference on palliative cures at the Vatican this morning, Pope John Paul II issued strong... Read more
Fundamentalists apply “psychological terrorism” against Christians in Iraq
The Spanish newspaper “La Razon” published a statement this week by a priest of the Iraqi Diocese of Mosul who... Read more
Forming critical conscience is “greatest cultural challenge of our times,” says Pope
In a meeting with the president of Portugal, Jorge Sampaio, this morning, Pope John Paul II said that "the formation... Read more
Scientific research must not violate the “intangibility” of every human being, says Pope
Pope John Paul II sent a message to the president of the Association of Italian Catholic Doctors, Domenico Di Virgilio,... Read more
American Life League says issue of pro-abortion politicians and Communion is still important after elections
American Life League president Judie Brown said the U.S. bishops must take action against Catholic public figures who take a... Read more
UN predicts steep declines in population growth
The United Nations Population Division released another report recently that predicts a large aging population and sharp declines in population... Read more
Mexican bishops call for better treatment of immigrants
On the second day of its Fall General Assembly, the Bishops Conference of Mexico encouraged the country’s government to work... Read more
Italian intellectuals reflect on relationship between faith and politics
The re-election of George Bush in part because of moral issues, and the rejection of Italian politician Rocco Butiglione for... Read more
Boston archbishop delays some parish closings
Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley held a meeting yesterday with 18 pastors, whose parishes are scheduled to close, to tell them... Read more
Exhibit tells history of religious sisters in the United States
A new exhibit tells of the joy of religious life and the impact religious sisters have had on the United... Read more
Archbishop tells Argentineans no excuse for attacks on life
Addressing issues of human life and the family, Archbishop Domingo Castagna of Corrientes, Argentina, said this week, “Respect for life... Read more
Pope sends condolences to Palestinian people upon death of Yasser Arafat
Upon learning of the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat this morning, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, sent... Read more
Pro-lifers upset with Bush's pick for attorney general
Pro-life activists are upset over President George W. Bush's appointment of Alberto Gonzales as attorney general. He succeeds John Ashcroft. Read more
Vatican reiterates desire for two independent and reconciled states in Holy Land
The Vatican issued a statement following the death of Palestinian National Authority president Yasser Arafat, who passed away this morning... Read more
Eucharist a foretaste of Heaven, says Pope at Mass for deceased cardinals
Presiding at Mass this morning in St. Peter’s Basilica for the repose for the sould of the cardinals and bishops... Read more
Experts discuss importance of role of women in the Church
Four women leaders in the Archdiocese of Denver took part in a panel discussion Nov. 9 titled "Women in the... Read more
Denver Archdiocese starts sex-abuse awareness program for children
The Archdiocese of Denver is starting a new sexual abuse awareness program for children in its parishes. Diocesan officials expect... Read more
Ecuadorian Bishops demand abortion pill be withdrawn from country
The Secretary General of the Bishops Conference of Ecuador, Bishop Jose Vicente Eguiguren, called for the protection of life from... Read more
Marriage at all time low in Italy
The number of weddings in Italy has sunk to an all-time low. According to the state statistics office Istat, there... Read more
