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Iraqi priest calls for the building of a new nation after capture of Saddam
Speaking with the Catholic news agency Fides, Fr. Nizar Semaan, a renowned priest of the diocese of Nineveh (Iraq), said... Read more
In document also addressed to terrorists, Pope calls for reform of the UN
In his Message for World Day of Peace, celebrated each year on January 1st, Pope John Paul II called for... Read more
Pope appoints well known pro-lifer to key Archdiocese in Italy
Pope John Paul II designated Archbishop Carlo Caffara, a well-known pro-life theologian, to replace Cardinal Giacomo Biffi as Archbishop of... Read more
Millions of Canadians unable to recognize same-sex marriage, says interfaith coalition
An interfaith coalition, which includes the Catholic Civil Rights League, has requested intervenor status in the upcoming deliberations of the... Read more
Legislation on same-sex marriage threatens freedom of religion: Ontario bishops
The Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops (OCCB) is moving full-steam ahead with its campaign in defense of heterosexual marriage. The... Read more
University students in Chile take part in Christmas outreach to the poor
The campus ministry office of the Archdiocese of Santiago launched a Christmas campaign this week in order to encourage young... Read more
Cause for Beatification opened for 124 Korean martyrs
This week the Holy See approved the opening of the cause for beatification of Paul Yun Ji-Chung and 123 companions,... Read more
Pope asks Sudanese bishops to keep speaking on behalf of persecuted
During an audience on the occasion of their Ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope John Paul II encouraged Sudanese Catholic... Read more
Pope to Dominican Republic: keep spiritual and moral values alive
During the presentation of the diplomatic credentials of the new ambassador of the Dominican Republic, Carlos Rafael Conrado Marion Landais-Castillo,... Read more
Iraqi bishop on Saddam’s capture: “Head of the serpent has been crushed”
In an interview given to the Catholic missionary Agency “Asia News,” Iraqi Bishop Rabban al Qas expressed his hope for... Read more
Country music world impressed by "The Passion of the Christ"
According to Chonda Pierce, a best-selling Southern comedienne with an audience of 1.5 million nationwide, a private screening of Mel... Read more
Canadian bishops request to intervene in Supreme Court on same-sex marriage law
Canada’s Catholic bishops have asked the Supreme Court for permission to intervene in the case that could legalize same-sex marriage,... Read more
Cardinal Rivera blesses first stone for new shrine dedicated to St. Juan Diego
In a Mass celebrating the feast of St. Juan Diego, the Archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, blessed the first... Read more
Spanish Bishops ask families to care for their roots and to defend life
In preparation for the coming celebration of the feast of the Holy Innocents on December 28, the bishops of Spain... Read more
Research finds spiritual meaning of Christmas brings more happiness
A new study, designed to see if there is a link between Christianity and happiness, suggests that keeping Christ in... Read more
Pope insists: Europe must preserve its Christian identity
On the eve of a crucial meeting in Brussels that will define the new European Constitution Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope evaluates ending year: a moral sense in public life is needed
Pope John Paul II made a quick evaluation of the ending year in a speech delivered to four new ambassadors... Read more
Pope encourages performers of fund-raising Christmas concert
The Pope John Paul II received on Friday a group of artists who will perform at the traditional Christmas concert... Read more
Two years after major stroke, Mother Angelica lives life of prayer
An official press release from the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) announced that almost two years after suffering a major... Read more
Bishops' official applauds Abortion Non-Discrimination Act
A new act, which does not discriminate against health-care professionals who choose not to perform an abortion, received praise from... Read more
