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Marxist rebels release Colombian bishop unharmed
Marxist rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Colombia have released Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez of Yopal, Colombia, who... Read more
Attorney urges author-priest to expose 'ring of predators'
Attorney Sheila Schreiber-Parkhill has urged sociologist and author Fr. Andrew Greeley to expose priests who he knows to be abusing... Read more
Italian director to film television movie on Pope
Italian producer and director Giacomo Battiato has announced he will soon begin filming a biographical movie on Pope John Paul... Read more
Cardinal Law to preside feast of St. Mary Major on August 5
On August 5 the Roman basilica of St. Mary Major will mark the feast of Our Lady of the Snows... Read more
Pro-abortion group requests IRS to revoke tax-exempt status of pro-life group
Catholics for a Free Choice has filed a complaint with the IRS, asking it to revoke the tax-exempt status of... Read more
Pope asks Colombian guerrilla to release kidnapped Bishop
Fr. Ciro Benedettini, C.P., vice director of the Holy See Press Office, declared this morning that the Holy Father has... Read more
Democrats break with tradition; don’t invite Boston archbishop to convention
In a break from tradition, the Democratic Party did not invite the archbishop of Boston to offer a blessing at... Read more
Colombian rebels kidnap bishop, promise will be released “carrying message”
Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez of Yopal, Colombia, was kidnapped Sunday by members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) while he... Read more
Bishop Carlson says prayer needs a boost among Catholics
Prayer must become an important part of every Christian’s daily life, said Bishop Robert Carlson of Sioux Falls at the... Read more
Parents of murdered girl find comfort in their Christian faith
The parents of a nine-year-old Toronto girl, who was abducted last fall and murdered, have found comfort and solace in... Read more
TV Movie about the life of John Paul II in the works
A movie entitled “The Story of Karol,” about the life of John Paul II is to be filmed in Poland... Read more
Cardinal encourages Spanish young people to live Christianity as a “passionate adventure”
During the celebration of the feast of St. James the Apostle, Patron of Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid and President... Read more
Christians in the Orient persecuted by Buddhism, says Vatican observer
Writing in his weekly column for the Italian online journal “L’Espresso,” noted Vatican observer Sandro Magister reveals that, according to... Read more
Kerry floats on abortion issue to win Catholic vote, says Catholic League
In a press release issued on Friday, Catholic League president William Donohue accused Senator John Kerry of floating on the... Read more
Satanism suspected in horrific murder of priest in Chile
Initial investigations into the murder of a priest at the Cathedral of Santiago, Chile, are pointing to Satanism as the... Read more
Governor removes link to Planned Parenthood site after bishop’s letter
The governor of South Dakota has asked that a link to a Planned Parenthood teen site be removed from the... Read more
Teacher’s union presses Archdiocese of Philadelphia for elections
The Association of Catholic Teachers has put pressure on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to let the 125 custodians and maintenance... Read more
National policy plan for women includes legalization of abortion in Brazil
The First National Conference on Policy for Women in Brazil approved this week the legalization of abortion as a part... Read more
Bishops says Church in Venezuela “does not make or change governments”
Bishop Mario del Valle Moronta of San Cristobal, Venezuela, said this week that while it’s not for the Church to... Read more
Marriage Protection Act only a temporary solution, Pro-family groups say
Major pro-family groups congratulated the House of Representatives for passing the Marriage Protection Act, but said it is only a... Read more
