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Media study calculates more than 1,300 priests were accused of sexual abuse since 1950
Just two weeks before the release of an unprecedented national report on clergy sexual abuse in the U.S. Church, the... Read more
To forget Christian roots of Europe is “avoid who we are” says Spanish Cardinal
Speaking at a conference at the University of Cordoba, Spain, the Archbishop of Seville, Cardinal Carlos Amigo Vallejo, said that... Read more
Approved miracle of Father Hurtado paves way for canonization this year
Chile is celebrating the approval of a new miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Alberto Hurtado, who could be... Read more
National media mistreating Mexican bishops for their pro-life stance, says Archdiocese of Mexico
The Archdiocese of Mexico’s weekly newspaper is denouncing the national media’s mistreatment of the Mexican bishops for their defense of... Read more
Synthesis of Catechism of the Catholic Church ready for review
The first draft of a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which hundreds of bishops around the world... Read more
Vatican announces seven canonizations, including pro-life mother
The Vatican press office announced that on Thursday, February 19, an Ordinary Public Consistory will be held to announce the... Read more
Pope appoints new Bishop for Portland, Maine
Pope John Paul II appointed as the new Bishop of Portland, Maine, the Most Reverend Richard Joseph Malone, Auxiliary of... Read more
The Vatican celebrates 75 years of recovering sovereign status
Tomorrow is a holiday in the Vatican as this tiny city-state celebrates the 75th anniversary of the signing of the... Read more
‘The Passion’ should not affect Jewish-Catholic relations, says Archbishop Chaput
Members of the Jewish and Catholic faith have the right to differ over “The Passion of the Christ” but that... Read more
'Popetown' cartoon may be too controversial for broadcast BBC admits
Sources connected with the BBC say that Popetown may be too controversial to be broadcast after thousands of viewers complained... Read more
Mexican bishops to propose sex-ed based on chastity
The Bishops Conference of Mexico has announced that it will soon issue a program which will allow for the education... Read more
Poll reveals Church is the most trustworthy organization in Venezuela
According to a national poll carried out during October and September of 2003 by researchers at the Simón Bolívar University,... Read more
Abortion organizations in Perú demand Health Minister suspend “defense of life”
In a revealing letter addressed to Peru’s Health Minister, Alvaro Vida Rivadeneyra, a group of feminist and abortion organizations have... Read more
Reform of the UN is a “moral obligation,” Pope says
On Saturday, Pope John Paul II welcomed at the Vatican Julian Robert Hunte, President of the 58th General Assembly of... Read more
Archbishop O’Malley headed rally for traditional marriage
About 2,000 people came out to a rally yesterday to support a state constitutional amendment that will maintain the traditional... Read more
Pope recalls Lourdes, 150th Anniversary of Dogma of Immaculate Conception
Addressing the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Angelus on Sunday, Pope John Paul meditated upon the coming... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life to remember memorable French pro-lifer
The Pontifical Academy for Life will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its foundation by Pope John Paul II by honoring... Read more
States must protect rights of monogamous, heterosexual marriage, Vatican says at UN
The Holy See Permanent Observer to the United Nations Archbishop Celestino Migliore, spoke last Saturday on the role of the... Read more
Gibson explains the ‘Passion’ to churchgoers via satellite
Mel Gibson spoke with thousands of churchgoers, after screenings of his film “The Passion of the Christ” Feb. 7, and... Read more
Catholic Church still rebuts BBC on anti-Catholic coverage
The controller of BBC Scotland defended the broadcaster’s coverage of the Catholic Church yesterday after Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow... Read more
