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Next Conclave to consider issues with global consequence: Weigel
Collapsing Catholicism in Europe, radical Islam and biotechnology will be the three major issues the cardinals will consider at the... Read more
Cardinal Rivera denounces misleading information about “morning after pill”
Mexico’s highest ranking prelate, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City, spoke out against misinformation concerning the controversial “morning after... Read more
Spanish Bishops reject all forms of human cloning
The General Secretary of the Spanish Bishops Conference, Fr. Juan Antonio Martínez Camino, expressed the Spanish Bishops’ rejection of all... Read more
Exagerated Nationalism bring only “tears and blood,” Pope says
During the funeral Mass of Cardinal Opilio Rossi, Pope John Paul II recalled the years of World War II and... Read more
Not all Jewish people are against ‘The Passion’: Rabbi Lapin
Two weeks before the release of Mel Gibson's film, Rabbi Daniel Lapin, well known radio host and president of Toward... Read more
Weigel’s new book to young Catholics to hit book stores in March
Best-selling author and theologian George Weigel will be releasing his latest book, “Letters to a Young Catholic”, in March. Read more
Pray for hearts to be open to the call of God, says bishop
The annual mass and evening of prayer for vocations for the English region of the Archdiocese of Montreal drew about... Read more
U.S. bishops issue publication on ‘The Bible, the Jews, and the Death of Jesus’
In the midst of the controversy posed by the upcoming release of Mel Gibson’s film surrounding its depiction of the... Read more
Mexican Bishops denounce Attorney General’s handling of Cardinal Sandoval’s innocence
The Mexican Bishops Conference expressed regret that the country’s Attorney General has not announced the innocence of Cardinal Juan Sandoval,... Read more
Holy Land needs reconciliation, not walls, Pope says
During a meeting with Ahmed Qurei, Prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Pope John Paul said today that the... Read more
Pope wishes Colombian President moral, material reconstruction for Colombia
In welcoming Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez to the Vatican today, Pope John Paul II told him he hopes for... Read more
Pope ask Iranian leader to safeguard inalienable rights
John Paul II today received Kamal Kharrazi, foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, encouraging him to protect the... Read more
2005 World Synod of Bishops to focus on the Eucharist
The Vatican Press Office has announced that Pope John Paul has announced that the next Ordinary General Assembly of the... Read more
Catholics challenge Kerry on pro-abortion stance
The pro-life American Life League held a demonstration Feb. 10 in an attempt to convince leading Democratic presidential candidate Sen.... Read more
ADL’s fear of violence against Jews based on ‘The Passion’ is unfounded: Catholic League
At the root of the Anti-Defamation League’s fear regarding “The Passion of the Christ” is that the film “might actually... Read more
Mexican bishop says Church and state have a common ground for cooperation
The first bishop of the new Diocese of Irapuato, Bishop José de Jesús Martínez Zepeda, assured reporters that beyond the... Read more
In Brazil 10 million condoms to be distributed during Carnivals
Brazil’s Ministry of Health announced it will distribute 10 million condoms during the annual Carnivals as part of a controversial... Read more
Mothers oppose legalization of euthanasia in Germany
Mothers who belong to the Schoenstatt Movement in Germany are supporting a request of the German Bishops that the Parliamentary... Read more
Pope appoints two Eastern European Archbishops to key roles in the Roman Curia
Pope John Paul II appointed to Eastern European Archbishops to key roles in the Roman Curia. The Pope accepted the... Read more
World Day of Sick recalls meaning of life, connection to Lourdes: Pope
It is a great act of love to take care of those who suffer, said Pope John Paul II today... Read more
