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Vatican condemns attack against British Consulate in Turkey
On Thursday, Cardinal Angelo Sodano sent a telegram of condolence in the Holy Father’s name to Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister... Read more
Catholic charitable activity cannot forget the main goal of bringing people to God, Pope says
Addressing the participants in the twenty-fifth plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council “Cor Unum,” the Vatican organization dedicated to charitable... Read more
Pope appoints Cuban-American Bishop in Miami
Pope John Paul II appointed the Very Reverend Felipe de Jesus Estevez, director of spiritual formation of the St. Paul... Read more
Vatican Theologian says homosexual “weddings” have no justification
Father Gino Concetti, theologian of the official Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano, is denouncing the decision of the Massachusetts Supreme Court... Read more
Vatican clears up rumors of Fatima becoming an interfaith shrine
The world-famous Fatima shrine will not be turned into a multi-faith pilgrim center, confirmed a Vatican official yesterday. Read more
Lay dissident group remains banned from Boston Archdiocese
Despite a "positive" first meeting with Boston Archbishop Sean O'Malley, new Voice of the Faithful chapters are still banned from... Read more
U.S. Congress approves Medal of Freedom to Pope John Paul
A resolution in the Senate to award Pope John Paul II the Presidential Medal of Freedom passed without a single... Read more
Archbishop of El Salvador calls to vote for life in coming elections
The Archbishop Fernando Sáenz Lacalle of San Salvador, El Salvador, is calling on Salvadorans to cast their votes in the... Read more
Archbishop of San Antonio warns Catholics of Costa Rican cult
Archbishop Patrick Flores of San Antonio is urging Catholics to stay away from Costa Rican cult in which a former... Read more
Muslim fundamentalists attack Christian community in Iraq
The past week has seen numerous attacks by fundamentalist Muslims on Christians in Mosul in northern Iraq. “Last week a... Read more
Italy will not be intimidated by terrorist attack, says Cardinal Ruini
During funeral services for the 19 Italians who died in the attack on their post in Iraq last Wednesday, the... Read more
Dead Israeli men may father children
In a bizarre decision, Israel's Attorney-General Eliyakim Rubinstein has issued legal guidelines giving Israeli widows the right to harvest their... Read more
Catholic Media Declares "Theresa Schindler Schiavo Day"
The Catholic Media Coalition has declared Nov. 30, 2003 Theresa Schindler Schiavo Day and has sought support from the U.S.... Read more
Chewable contraceptive pills aimed at young girls get FDA approval
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued its approval of a spearmint-flavored chewable contraceptive tablet Nov. 14. Read more
Jesus still bears the signs of the Passion, Pope says
Pope John Paul II said that Christ, ever-glorious, "still bears the signs of the passion, which is His true humanity,... Read more
Priests are called to holiness despite struggles, says Cardinal Castrillón
In the present international situation, Christians have to be in communion with God, said Dario Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos, who inaugurated... Read more
Clergy Condemns Massachusetts Ruling on 'Gay Marriage'
Massachusetts' Catholic bishops are calling for the reversal of a ruling made by the Supreme Judicial Court yesterday, which overturns... Read more
"Jane Roe" travels to Uruguay to help resist legalization of abortion
The woman used by feminist lawyers who argued in favor of the legalization of abortion on demand in the United... Read more
Bishops of Argentina comment on Free Trade discussions and ask lawmakers for meaningful reflection
The Bishops Conference of Argentina published today a document on the challenges of the Free Trade Area for the Americas,... Read more
Parish life is “central and irreplaceable” for the Church, Pope says
In a message sent to the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) currently gathered in Assisi, Pope John Paul II stressed the... Read more
