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Pope reveals identity of his spiritual mentor
During a meeting with young people from Rome in preparation for World Youth Day, which will be celebrated on Palm... Read more
Pope calls again for a strengthened role of UN
During the reception of the diplomatic credentials of the new ambassador of Lebanon, Naji Abi Assi, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Cardinal Arinze reassures validity of Vatican II’s liturgical reform
During the presentation of a new book commemorating Vatican II’s document on the Sacred Liturgy, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of... Read more
Vatican leaning toward support for genetically modified foods, says expert
Noted Vatican watcher, Sandro Magister, of the online journal, L’Espresso, says in an upcoming column that the Vatican is leaning... Read more
“The Passion” shows strength of Mary’s faith, says Brazilian Archbishop
Archbishop Murilo Krieger of Florianopolis, Brazil, said the person of Mary in “The Passion of the Christ” reminds us that... Read more
Contradictory reactions to “The Passion” by Bishops of Italy and France
The Committee on Communications of the Bishops Conference of France published yesterday a statement critical of “The Passion of the... Read more
Pope’s prayer intentions for April focused on solid priestly formation
The Vatican Press office announced today that Pope John Paul’s prayer intentions for April will be focused on solid priestly... Read more
Materialism and violence threaten families around the world, Cardinal says
Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, spoke on Thursday in Mexico City at the... Read more
Open invitation to National Prayer Breakfast
Catholics will host a national prayer breakfast at the end of the month “to thank God for the blessings bestowed... Read more
World meeting on the family concludes calling for protection of “natural marriage”
The Third World Congress on the Family, which took place this week in Mexico City, concluded yesterday with a statement... Read more
Exegetical commentary on Code of Canon Law published in English
The Institute of Martin de Azpilcueta of the University of Navarre has published the first English version of the monumental... Read more
Pirated copies of ‘Passion’ strike ‘heavy blow against atheism’ in China
“The Passion of the Christ” has “struck a heavy blow against atheism,” says one Chinese youth, despite government policy that... Read more
Bishops in Canada enter sex-education debate
Nova Scotia’s three Catholic bishops have entered the provincial debate about a new sex-education manual proposed for high school students. Read more
Pope appoints new bishop for Richmond
Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Francis Xavier DiLorenzo, until now of Honolulu, as the new Bishop of Richmond, in... Read more
More than 150,000 people to join U.S. Catholic Church on Holy Saturday
More than 150,000 Americans will join the Catholic Church Holy Saturday, April 10, through the Rite of Christian Initiation of... Read more
Neo-Nazi bomber confesses after seeing 'Passion'
A former neo-Nazi, who admitted to committing two bombings 10 years ago, said he was inspired to confess after watching... Read more
Cardinal Cipriani says challenge for modern world is to accept moral order
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, Archbishop of Lima, Peru, said during a local radio program that the solution to the violence... Read more
Italian city where “The Passion” was filmed becoming popular attraction
The city of Matera in southern Italy, where Mel Gibson filmed “The Passion of the Christ,” has become a popular... Read more
Apostolic Nuncio exhorts Mexicans to live faith as a “true commitment” in face of increasing sects
During his visit to Hermosillo to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ordination of Archbishop Emeritus Carlos Quintero Arce, the Apostolic... Read more
Padre Pio declared patron saint of volunteerism in Italy
Responding to a request by civil authorities, the Italian Bishops Conference has announced St. Pio of Pietralcina will be named... Read more
