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Iraq’s Christians fleeing to Syria to escape violence
Iraqi Christians are fleeing to neighbouring Syria in search of refuge from violence and persecution meted out by Islamic militants,... Read more
Italian Senator to propose drop in federal funding of abortion
An Italian senator announced last weekend he intends to sponsor a bill that would require women to pay half of... Read more
Mexican bishops call on government leaders to “learn how to form a consensus and respect differences”
The president of the Bishops Conference of Mexico, Bishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago of Leon, denounced this week the political... Read more
Spanish bishop says government has caved in to homosexual “lobby”
The bishop of Segorbe-Castelló and president of the bishops’ Subcommittee on the Family and Defense of Life, Bishop Juan Antonio... Read more
Religious leaders plead for peace in Boston
Archbishop Sean O’Malley of Boston issued a letter that was to be read at all parishes during mass last weekend... Read more
Leaders underscore role of Christianity in new Europe
Several bishops and political and financial leaders present this week at the 2004 European Pilgrimage of Young People in Santiago... Read more
Historic black church finally dedicated after 2002 Christmas blaze
St. Francis Xavier, the oldest black Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Miami, was formally dedicated for the first time... Read more
Lourdes: pilgrims from Asia among the many
News among Pope John Paul II’s upcoming pilgrimage to Lourdes has raised interest among Asia’s Christians, and an ever-growing number... Read more
CREDO Rochester joins in campaign to bar pro-abortion politicians from Communion
A pro-life group in upstate New York has joined American Life League in encouraging bishops to refuse Communion to pro-abortion... Read more
Majority of Portuguese oppose homosexual “marriage”
According to a poll by the Correio da Manha newspaper in Portugal, the majority of Portuguese are against a law... Read more
U.S. nun moves closer to sainthood
New Jersey Catholics are hoping they will have their own homegrown saint soon. The cause for sainthood for a New... Read more
French Web site offers to relay prayers for Pope’s trip to Lourdes
On the occasion of the Pope’s visit to Lourdes this weekend, a French religious Web site, called Croire.com, is offering... Read more
Pope recalls Paul VI, says Vatican II was true renewal of the Church
During the Angelus prayer held yesterday at his summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, Pope John Paul II once again recalled... Read more
Pope sends blessings to the Olympics, wishes they will bring peace
During the Angelus yesterday, Pope John Paul II sent his blessings to the upcoming Olympic games in Athens, and expressed... Read more
Pope greets women who chose life over abortion
During the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday at the Papal residence of Castelgandolfo, Pope John Paul II welcomed a... Read more
Catholic Family Conference attracts 3,500 to Wichita, Kansas
The Fifth Annual Midwest Catholic Family Conference drew about 3,500 people to a weekend of prayer, music and family-oriented activities... Read more
Justice department appeals court decision on partial-birth abortion
An official with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops commended the U.S. Department of Justice for filing an appeal last... Read more
New study on priests ordained in 2004 reflects ‘richness of Church’
As a kid, Timothy Pfander probably never thought of becoming a priest. He grew up without a formal religion, and... Read more
Pope to visit Loreto in September
Just three weeks after a trip to Lourdes, France, Pope John Paul II will make a visit to Loreto, south... Read more
Jesuit magazine to publish article of pro-abortion politician slamming archbishop
The Jesuit magazine, America, will publish an article in its Aug. 16-23 issue, in which a pro-abortion politician says he... Read more
