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Gibson says won't be deterred from Passion of the Christ even though it might kill his career
In exclusive interview on EWTN Global Network, Mel Gibson said he thinks his latest movie, “The Passion of the Christ”,... Read more
To allow abortion is to give a green light to murder, says Venezuelan bishop
Archbishop Jorge Urosa Savino of Valencia, Venezuela, is warning that the proposed reform of the country’s penal code which will... Read more
Salvadoran Archbishop calls for respect in presidential campaign
In statements to members of the local media, Archbishop Fernando Sáenz Lacalle of San Salvador, El Salvador, called for respect... Read more
Roman Catholic church attacked in Sri Lanka
An unidentified gang attacked yet another Roman Catholic church yesterday in Katuwana, 30 km south-east of the capital, destroyed statues... Read more
Pope urges to fight violence promoting family
Pope John Paul II condemned this morning terrorism and said that if the society wants to defeat violence, it must... Read more
Boston archdiocese to offer special training on how to reach out to victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of Boston will begin to offer special training to help parish priests effectively reach out to victims of... Read more
Gibson 'Passion' to open on 2,000 screens
Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of Christ," will be released on almost 2,000 screens in the United States next month. Read more
Debaters gives up chance to win tournament based on faith and morals
A Christian college debate team gave up their chance to win a tournament based on their religious beliefs and principles. Read more
Archbishop of Montreal defends new HIV screening for seminary applicants
Candidates for the priesthood would not be rejected based on their sexual orientation or the result of a positive HIV... Read more
Catholic Charities in Chile to take up national collection for Iranians
Catholic Charities in Chile will launch this Sunday a national collection in all the parishes of the country in benefit... Read more
Pope tells visitors: “I love you, too.”
During this week’s general audience, Pope John Paul II departed from his prepared speech in response to a group of... Read more
Archbishop warns of “crusade against the faith” by atheists in Argentina
Archbishop Domingo Castagna of Corrientes, Argentina, is warning that militant atheism “has theoretically and practically infected a growing number of... Read more
Pope calls Catholics to imitate Christ as a model, and program to carry out
Pope John Paul II called on Catholics today to follow Christ “without hesitation” as the model “which we must contemplate... Read more
Parishioners devastated by church vandalism, arson
A small parish of 300 families is still picking up the pieces after vandals tore up prayer books, knocked over... Read more
Fr. Groeschel in critical condition after Orlando car accident
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, author, television personality and founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, is in critical condition in... Read more
Vancouver’s new archbishop ‘slightly’ more liberal
Pope John Paul II announced Jan. 10 that Bishop Raymond Roussin of the Diocese of Victoria will succeed Archbishop Adam... Read more
Population Fund reports half of active population in Spain will be gone in 50 years
In reference to the growing elderly population of several European countries, the UN Population Fund is reporting that Spain will... Read more
Chile needs laws which favor the family and not divorce, says Bishop
Bishop Héctor Vargas Bastidas of Arica, Chile, says the country needs laws favoring the family and not divorce. Read more
Two days in a row, Pope calls for world peace
Pope John Paul II spoke about peace this morning, just a day after his powerful speech about the world situation. ... Read more
Pope celebrates anniversary of spiritual classic that inspired his Mariology
Pope John Paul II marked the 160th anniversary of the publication of "True devotion to Our Lady" by St. Louis-Marie... Read more
