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Holy Father asks prayers for indigenous populations and Africa
The Holy See announced Pope John Paul II’s general prayer intention for March, which is devoted to indigenous populations. Read more
Alabama Episcopalians reject homosexual bishop
Six months after the ordination of their denomination’s first openly homosexual bishop, Alabama Episcopalians have voted for a resolution to... Read more
Harvard to launch embryonic stem-cell research center
Harvard University will launch the largest privately funded embryonic stem-cell research project to date, reported the Boston Sunday Globe. Read more
Mexican bishops reiterate immorality of assisted reproduction
The president of the Mexican Bishops Conference, Bishop José Rábago, warned this weekend that the Catholic Church rejects assisted reproduction... Read more
Christian values not politics bond Europe, the Pope says
Pope John Paul II said today that it is not economic or political interests, or alliances of convenience, that forge... Read more
John Paul II mourns President of Macedonia
The Holy Father sent a telegram of condolence to the authorities of Macedonia upon the death of Boris Trajkovski, President... Read more
Pope calls on Bosnia-Herzegovina to resolve problems of local populations
Pope John Paul II called on Bosnians this morning to take up “the path of peace and justice,” and create... Read more
Anglican chancellor and scholar to retire, convert to Catholicism
Canon Edward Norman, the chancellor of York Minster Cathedral and a leading Anglican scholar, has announced that he is converting... Read more
Harvard law professor says same-sex marriage not about civil rights, but special preference
A Catholic Harvard University law professor says all U.S. citizens should welcome President George W. Bush’s endorsement of a constitutional... Read more
‘Confessional on wheels’ to tour Central Europe
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Germany has prepared a “mobile confessional” in an effort to re-awaken enthusiasm for... Read more
“Deafness to the voice of God” is the problem of our age, says Cardinal Ratzinger
In an interview with the Itailian daily, “Il Tempo,” Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of... Read more
Catholic Charities warns two million Haitians are in danger of starvation
The Director of Catholic Charities in Haiti, Wilnus Tilus, is warning the international community about the alarming risk to food... Read more
Book on John Paul II, the Pope that changed the world, is published
George Bush, senior, ex-Soviet leader Mikail Gorbachov and ex-president of Italy Francesco Cossiga are but a few of the figures... Read more
Committee investigating sex abuse: selection of candidates, priestly formation is key
Robert S. Bennett, a Washington attorney heading the research committee of the National Review Board for the protection of Children... Read more
Changes are being made to correct the crisis, USCCB President says
Belleville Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, said that bishops in the US... Read more
John Paul II recalls centrality of families in the Church
Pope John Paul II stressed today that “recognizing the centrality of the family in God’s plan for man and therefore,... Read more
Moviegoers react to Gibson film
The film is out and reactions are pouring in. Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of The Christ” was finally released in... Read more
Georgetown University defends use of cell lines from aborted fetuses
Georgetown University is defending its research practices after a review revealed that its Medical Center is using cell lines derived... Read more
Diocese seeks dismissal of lawsuit that alleges discrimination
The Diocese of Fargo has requested that a discrimination lawsuit, filed by a former employee, be dismissed on the basis... Read more
Bishop of Chiapas calls on Mexicans to open hearts to change
Bishop Felipe Arizmendi of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, issued a fervent message to mark the beginning of Lent,... Read more
