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Mary’s maternal love inspires us to open our hearts to the suffering of others, says Pope
In a message marking the occasion of the 17th International Meeting on Mariology, the Holy Father said that "Mary, with... Read more
May Mary watch over mankind in this hour marked by violence, says Pope
During his address before Sunday’s Angelus prayer at Castelgandolfo, John Paul II, noting that "according to an ancient tradition, today... Read more
Pope “deeply saddened” over death of Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria
This morning Pope John Paul II sent a telegram to the Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria... Read more
Cooperation among peoples, religions, and cultures is urgent, says Cardinal
On Saturday September 11, Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, stressed the “pressing urgency” of cooperation... Read more
World’s largest shrine to St. Joseph celebrates 100 years
The world’s largest shrine dedicated to St. Joseph is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Read more
Shoot begins for film on the life of Pope John Paul II
An Italian production crew has begun shooting for a made-for-TV movie about the life of Pope John Paul II. Read more
Holy See denounces death of Chinese bishop in prison and demands release of those under arrest
The Holy See’s Press Office has released an official statement denouncing the death of a 76 year-old Chinese bishop who... Read more
Bishop calls on Cubans to live authentic charity as they celebrate their patroness
During his traditional radio address on the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Patroness of Cuba, Bishop Emilio Aranguren of... Read more
Mexican bishops demand hazardous effects of morning after pill be made known
Several Mexican bishops are demanding government officials inform the public regarding the abortifacient nature of the morning after pill, which... Read more
HLI salutes Portuguese Pro-life groups for fighting against Dutch abortion ship
Human Life International sent congratulations last week to the Portuguese pro-life group “Maternity and Life” for its intense efforts to... Read more
Pope “active and in command” according to Archbishop of Pittsburgh
According to the Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Pittsburgh, who visited the the Holy Father this week, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Michigan sisters’ support of pro-abortion group affront to Church, says American Life League
American Life League is outraged that the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters in Michigan made a financial donation to a... Read more
Oregon Catholic board lends support to ballot against same-sex marriage
The Oregon Catholic Conference is expected to support a ballot that would ban same-sex marriage when its board meets today,... Read more
New film about ‘ex-homosexuals’ to premiere on ‘Coming Out Day’
A new film, to be released next month, debunks the notion that homosexuality is a fixed sexual orientation. “I Do... Read more
U.S. Catholic program launches campaign in fight against poverty
More than 10 percent of Americans live in poverty, says a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau Aug. 26,... Read more
American views of Islam sharply divided
Roughly four-in-ten Americans (39%) say they have a favorable impression of Islam, while about as many (37%) say they have... Read more
Brazilian bishops issue clarification on use of contraception to fight AIDS
In statements to the Catholic News Agency, the Secretary General of the Bishops Conference of Brazil, Bishop Odilio Scherer, clarified... Read more
Cubans around the world celebrate Marian feast praying for freedom
This past Wednesday, September 8, feast of the Birth of Mary, Catholics in Cuba celebrated the feast of their country’s... Read more
Argentineans urged to be generous in helping the poor
A committee of the Argentinean Bishops Conference is urging Argentineans to be generous in a special collection that will be... Read more
St. Paul’s Outside the Walls to remain under care of Benedictines, turnover cancelled
Vatican observer Sandro Magister issued a post scriptum concerning news of the turnover taking place in the running of the... Read more
