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Bishops of Costa Rica say information about treaty with United States should not be politicized
The Bishops of Costa Rica called on supporters and critics of the free trade agreement between that country and the... Read more
Catholic Charities says court fails to support religious freedom
The California Catholic Conference is not backing down after the state’s highest court ruled March 1 that Catholic Charities, Inc.... Read more
New translations, more sales for Pope’s book of poems
Pope John Paul II’s most recent book of poetry has sold more than 600,000 copies and will soon be released... Read more
Beatification of “father of Europe” possible during coming Papal visit to France
The French daily “Le Figaro” is reporting that Pope John Paul II could beatify the late French Prime Minister, Robert... Read more
German bishops call for reference to God in EU Constitution
On Monday the president of the German Bishops Conference, Cardinal Karl Lehman, called for the inclusion of a reference to... Read more
Rebels killed archbishop, says government report
Burundian rebels assassinated Archbishop Michael Courtney Dec. 29 since his car was flying the Vatican flag, states a recent draft... Read more
Bishops of Nicaragua call on faithful to receive littlest ones with love this Lent
Following upon the Lenten message of Pope John Paul II, the Bishops Conference of Nicaragua is inviting the faithful to... Read more
Pro-life group: Bishops should oppose decision forcing Catholic Charities to provide contraception
The American Life League (ALL) issued on Monday an urgent statement calling on bishops to oppose yesterday’s California Supreme Court... Read more
Cardinal of New York: “Go to see The Passion”
The Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Edward Egan, has urged parishioners to see Mel Gibson's blockbuster “The Passion of the... Read more
Decision on Papal trip to Austria expected by end of March
The Kathpress News Angency is reporting that by the end of March the Vatican will make a decision concerning a... Read more
Musical composer for ‘The Passion’ faced personal ‘battle with Satan’
Writing the musical score for “The Passion of the Christ” was the most difficult assignment of his life, said Hollywood... Read more
Catholic charity publishes children’s Bible in Nepali
The children’s Bible, entitled “God speaks to His Children”, is in Nepali – the official language of the Kingdom of... Read more
Cardinal Errazuriz underscores contribution of Pope John Paul II to reconciliation in Latin America
In an article published by the Fides News Agency, the president of the Latin America Bishops Conference (CELAM), Cardinal Francisco... Read more
Mexican Cardinal says cross and its glorious meaning essential to Christianity
The Archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, said this weekend that Christianity should not be stripped of the cross, of... Read more
John Paul II to youth: Only Jesus gives full meaning to your life
In his Message for the 19th World Youth Day, published today, Pope John Paul II reminds young people that “only... Read more
Denver bishops release number of sexual-abuse cases, commit to zero tolerance
Two days before the release of the national survey on sexual abuse of minors by clergy in the U.S. Church,... Read more
“Passion” a box-office smash, Gibson considering making another film about faith
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” has become a box-office smash in the United States, bringing in 117.5 million... Read more
Lent a time for solidarity with children, Pope says
Pope John Paul II called on Catholics to transform Lent into a “a generous match of solidarity towards” the children. Read more
Pope encourages diplomacy and humanitarian aid for Haiti
Pope John Paul II called the international community to work on behalf of Haiti, shortly after former President Jean Bertrand... Read more
Gibson rejects notion that “The Passion of the Christ” is the gospel according to Mel
Gibson said he wished to tell the story of the Passion without pretense so that everyone might understand that Jesus... Read more
