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New voter guide for Catholics an alternative for USCCB guide
In the wake of controversy surrounding a presidential candidate questionnaire, produced by the lay staff of the U.S. Conference of... Read more
Diocese hopeful that masses for abuse victims will bring healing
Staff of the Arlington Diocese are hopeful that a series of healing masses this fall for victims of sexual abuse... Read more
John Paul II saddened by disappearance of Spanish cardinal
Pope John Paul issued a telegram, expressing his sorrow over the death of a Spanish cardinal. Marcelo Cardinal González Martín,... Read more
Church emerging from ashes in Belarus, signs of hope strong
Officials of Aid to the Church in Need (CAN) are hopeful for the Catholic Church in Belarus, where many signs... Read more
Archbishop says Church ready to play role in reconciliation of Venezuelans
The president of the Bishops Conference of Venezuela, Archbishop Baltazar Porras, is again calling for reconciliation among all Venezuelans, saying... Read more
Beatification cause of young Chilean engineer moving ahead
Mario Hiriart was a young Chilean professional who dedicated his life to the works of the apostolate. He could be... Read more
Pope sends off Russian icon of Mary, expresses will for Christian unity
At a special Liturgy of the Word this morning, Pope John Paul he is pleased and grateful to see the... Read more
Most Americans says politics should stay out of churches
A new poll released yesterday shows that most Americans are opposed to political parties obtaining church rosters and to Catholic... Read more
Evangelization conference to be held at Anaheim over weekend
About 7,500 people are expected to attend the 14th annual National Catholic Family Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center this... Read more
Forced divorce argued illegal under terms of Catholic antenuptial agreement
Couples who marry in the Roman Catholic Church are bound by an antenuptial (prenuptial) agreement, which includes specific rules about... Read more
Cardinal Hummes denounces indigenous killings in Brazil
Cardinal Claudio Hummes, Archbishop of Sao Paulo, Brazil, issued an official statement this week condemning the anonymous attacks on homeless... Read more
Bishops not discouraged by Marxist group’s cool response to government offer to release rebel soldiers
The Vice President of the Bishops Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, expressed his hope that the Marxists Revolutionary... Read more
Indigenous peoples in need of spiritual care, says Mexican bishop
Bishop Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, called on his fellow bishops to boost their efforts... Read more
New poll: Americans prefer funding stem-cell research that does not destroy embryos
Despite claims about the benefits of embryonic stem-cell research, Americans strongly prefer funding research that does not require destroying human... Read more
British MPs call for review of abortion law
Forty-seven British MPs have signed Early Day Motions, welcoming new scientific images showing young foetuses "walking in the womb" at... Read more
Leading ethicist says embryos are human life, should not be cloned
A well-respected medical ethicist from one of Canada’s leading universities says Canada must not legalize embryonic cloning for any purpose,... Read more
Canadian Jesuits battle Wal-Mart
In a classic David and Goliath struggle, the Canadian Jesuits are up against one of the world’s largest corporations in... Read more
Two priests attacked inside church in Jharkhand, India
Last Sunday night in the city of Kubbu, in Jharkand state, eastern India, an armed gang entered a Catholic Church... Read more
Catholics For a Free Choice open office in Chile
The pro-abortion, feminist organization “Catholics For a Free Choice” has opened its first office in Chile and begun issuing statements... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo expresses support of Latin America for canonization of Queen Isabel of Spain
The President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, said in Avila this week the bishops... Read more
