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Workers boycott stops construction of abortion clinic
A contractor hired to build an abortion clinic quit his job this month after all of his workers and subcontractors... Read more
Bishops warn of proposals aiming to legalize abortion in Argentina
As the Bishops Conference of Argentina concluded their 86th General Assembly, the Argentinean prelates published a message in which they... Read more
Church leaders and families unite to oppose legalization of drugs in Mexican prisons
A noted pro-family group has joined efforts with the Mexican bishops in urging the rejection of a proposal to legalize... Read more
Catholics must fight against discrimination, Pope tells Indians Bishops
Speaking to the las group of Bishops from India who have comew for their Ad Limina visit, Pope John Paul... Read more
Gibson's leading critic resigns from Anti-Defamation League
A leading critic of Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of Christ", resigned from his post at the Anti-Defamation League last... Read more
Preparations underway for World Congress on Consecrated Life in Rome
This week initial preparations began for the World Congress on Consecrated Life, which will take place November 23-27 in Rome,... Read more
Spanish website launches boycott campaign against UNICEF Christmas cards
The Spanish website “HazteOir.org” (“Make Yourself Heard”) has launched a campaign urging people not to buy Christmas cards made by... Read more
Bishops warn of massive influx of Brazilians in Paraguay
The Bishops of Paraguay whose dioceses are on the border with the Brazil expressed their concern this week at a... Read more
Young Catholic students receive visit from pen-pal sergeant
Students at St. Michael's Catholic School in Cary have been learning a lot about service and community in their special... Read more
Pope asks for love and support to help depressed people
Pope John Paul II explained today how to take care of depressed people and encouraged families "to integrate them into... Read more
Catholic bishops predict "hard times ahead" with upcoming study on sexual misconduct
The release of three news studies in priestly sexual abuse in early 2004 means the U.S. bishops will face “hard... Read more
Catholic organization regrets removal of judge in favor of “10 Commandments
The Thomas More Law Center called yesterday’s decision that voted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore out of office “outrageous” and... Read more
Catholic Orders seek recruits in Cyberspace
Catholic communities are increasingly tapping into modern technology and going where the youth are to attract new vocations – in... Read more
Holy See publishes handbook for Catholic Cultural Centers
Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, presented today at the Vatican the "vademecum" or handbook for... Read more
Pro-family groups campaign against legalization of pedophilia in Chile
Various pro-family groups in Chile this week, including “Family Action,” have launched a campaign aimed at stopping a proposed law... Read more
Cuban government denies man job because of his faith
The Minister of Employment and Social Security has denied employment to a Boris Baxada Romay because of his faith and... Read more
Archbishop of Valencia calls for recuperation traditional European values
Bishop Agustín García-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, has published a pastoral letter in which he calls on Christians to work for... Read more
Pope celebrates Mass for deceased Cardinals
Following a November tradition of praying for the repose of the souls of the dead, Pope John Paul II presided... Read more
Same-sex unions can never be equal to marriage: U.S. bishops
It is not unjust to deny legal status to same-sex unions because marriage and same-sex unions are essentially different realities,... Read more
Catholic Bishops' document to reject "pro-choice" politics as compatible with Catholic identity
Pro-abortion politicians who claim to be Catholic may be hearing from their bishops soon. The U.S. bishops are considering developing... Read more
