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Catholic priest and rabbi to participate in debate on “The Passion of the Christ” in Argentina
An Argentinean discussion group is organizing a debate on Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” on March 30 between... Read more
“Passion of the Christ” moves man to confess murder
The Houston Chronicle reported on Thursday that a case of apparent suicide has been ruled a murder after a 21-year-old... Read more
Bishops must be “fearless prophets,” Pope tells Australian episcopate
Speaking to a group of bishops from Australia who are in Rome for their “ad limina” visit, Pope John Paul... Read more
Unborn Victims of Violence Act passed by the Senate
An important piece of pro-life legislation could be soon signed by President Bush after the Senate passed yesterday the Unborn... Read more
Cardinal Secretary of State celebrated Mass for victims of March 11
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican’s Secretary of State, presided at a Mass on Friday at St. Mary Major Basilica for the... Read more
American Life League urges archbishop to ban Kerry
The American Life League has requested that Archbishop Sean O’Malley of Boston “consider further action” against Senator John F. Kerry... Read more
Supreme Court defers decision on Church liability in Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled yesterday that three dozen former altar boys, who sexually abused by a Newfoundland priest,... Read more
Jesuit College hosts VOTF in New Jersey despite Archbishop's opposition
A Jesuit-run college in New Jersey will host a lay reform group to meet in one of its buildings next... Read more
3-11 is repeated on daily basis in Spain through abortion, pro-lifers say
Spain “re-lives the effects of 3-11 every day because of abortion, which causes daily the deaths of 200 unborn human... Read more
President of Peruvian Bishops Conference says “Morning after pill is unconstitutional”
The president of the Peruvian Bishops Conference, Bishop Hugo Hugo Garaycoa Hawkins said the abortifacient contraceptive, known as the “morning... Read more
Ave Maria University to build one of largest Catholic churches in U.S.
Ave Maria University announced plans yesterday to build one of the largest Catholic churches in the United States – the... Read more
Pope speaks about European Unity after receiving Charlemagne Award
The city of Aachen (Germany) bestowed upon Pope John Paul II an extraordinary edition of the International Charlemagne Award, a... Read more
Bishop of Oakland rejects running VOTF ad in Catholic paper
A Catholic publication refused to run an ad about a one-day seminar, sponsored by Voice of the Faithful and the... Read more
Possible miracle for ‘snowshoe bishop’ gives cause new momentum
The possibility of a miracle may give new momentum to the cause for the sainthood of Marquette’s first bishop, Frederic... Read more
Vatican watcher notes “The Passion of the Christ” has rekindled old Biblical debate
In his weekly online column, Sandro Magister, renowned Vatican watcher of the Italian weekly “L’Espresso,” says in an analysis of... Read more
“Passion”: first movie in 34 years for Honduran Cardinal
According to Catholic radio in Honduras, Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo, Archbishop of Managua, Nicaragua, saw “The Passion of the... Read more
96% of gynecologists in Spain refuse to perform abortions
According to the pro-life group “Provida,” 96% of gynecologists in Spain’s public hospitals refuse to perform abortions. Read more
Congregation revives after all members disappeared under Khmer Rouge
A Cambodian congregation of sisters, which was wiped out by the Khmer Rouge nearly 30 years ago, was revived last... Read more
Pope recalls World’s consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
During today’s general audience, on the eve of the feast of the Annunciation, Pope John Paul recalled he has entrusted... Read more
Pope’s new book to be released on May 18
The latest book written by John Paul II, entitled “Rise, Let Us Be Going,” recalling his life experience as a... Read more
