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Catholic prisoners of conscience denied religious assistance
Authorities of the Guanajay Prison in Havana are continuing to deny religious assistance to eight Catholic prisoners of conscience, who... Read more
Spanish bishops call for protection of the family from serious signs of disintegration
The Spanish Bishops Conference is calling for a law to protect the family from the disintegration and re-definition to which... Read more
Colombian bishops announce first agreement between the government and the FARC
The Vice President of the Colombian Bishops Conference, Bishop Luis Augusto Castro, announced that the government and the Revolutionary Armed... Read more
Pope calls on religious to renew “yes” to God daily
Pope John Paul presided on Monday, feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the VIII Day of Consecrated Life, during... Read more
Pontifical Yearbook: Half of world’s Catholics live on the American continent
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, and Archbishop Leonardi Sandri, Substitute for General Affairs, presented to Pope John Paul II... Read more
Vatican website becomes main outlet of information on Pope, Holy See
According to a report released by the Vatican Press Office, the Vatican website www.vatican.va has become the main outlet “for... Read more
Traditionalist leader says dialogue with the Vatican “at a stand still”
During a press conference which took place at a hotel near the Vatican, Bishop Bernard Fellay, leader of the traditionalist... Read more
Archbishop Burke would refuse Kerry Communion
Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis would refuse to give the leading Democratic presidential candidate the Eucharist because of the... Read more
New evidence shows Pope Pius XII acted to protect Jews in wartime Italy
Fr. Aldo Brunacci, lauded for his efforts on behalf of at least 250 Jews, credited Pope Pius XII for the... Read more
Diocesan campaign shows strength, faith in local church
In a show of remarkable support in the wake of a clergy sexual-abuse scandal, more than 20,000 donations poured in... Read more
Mexican diocese explains abortifacient nature of “morning after pill”
Speaking to reporters, Father Mariano Villalobos, coordinator of the Diocesan Billings Center of the Diocese of Durango, affirmed that “the... Read more
Pro-lifers organize Valentine’s Day rally in Spain
A Spanish doctor and the Movement for Life are organizing a peaceful rally called, “Fall in Love with Life,” which... Read more
Canadian troops count on rosary, Bible
A rosary and a Bible were among the final items Canadian troops were offered before heading out on a mission... Read more
Pope encourages pro-lifers to keep fighting against abortion
During the Angelus prayer last Sunday, Pope John Paul strongly encouraged pro-lifers to keep supporting family life and fighting against... Read more
Pope’s asks prayers for peaceful coexistence in the Holy Land
The Holy Father’s general prayer intention for February is: “For peaceful coexistence among Christians, Jews and Muslims in the Holy... Read more
Bishop Gomez blesses dormitory for Hispanic Americans in Mexico City
Auxiliary Bishop José Gomez of Denver traveled to Mexico City early last month to bless a new dormitory at a... Read more
Rosary hits airwaves in the Bible belt
A special on the rosary will hit the airwaves in South Carolina this month thanks to the state’s only Catholic... Read more
Canadian Supreme Court to rule if Catholic Church is suable
The Supreme Court of Canada reserved its decision in a case that has the Canadian government and victims' lawyers arguing... Read more
“Pro-Life” demands Supreme Court remove abortifacients from family planning programs in Mexico
The director of the Mexican organization “Pro-Life,” Rocío Gálvez de Lara, has submitted a formal petition to the Supreme Court... Read more
Bishops ask Guatemalans for commitment to faith and to life
At the conclusion of their General Assembly, the Guatemalan Bishops Conference asked the country’s Catholics to commit themselves to putting... Read more
