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Bishop speaks out on Terri's behalf
A U.S. bishop spoke out on behalf of Terri Schindler Schiavo, a brain-damaged Florida woman, who has been in a... Read more
Thomas More Law Center defends Christmas in U.S. federal courts
The Thomas More Law Centre is taking the City of New York and some of its public school officials to... Read more
Pope mourns death of Italian soldiers in suicide attack in Iraq
Pope John Paul II sent a telegram Wednesday to Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, president of the Italian Republic, after a suicide... Read more
God is not indifferent to our sufferings, Pope says during General Audience
Commenting on Psalm 141, “You are my refuge,” Pope John Paul II reminded Christians during this Wednesday’s general audience celebrated... Read more
Vatican official calls depression “one of the main killers of our time”
Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, President of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, announced on Wednesday the program and goals... Read more
Spiritual life and pastoral work of priests go hand in hand, says Argentinean Bishop
During a Mass of ordination to the priesthood for seminarians in his diocese, Bishop Agustín Radrizzani of Lomas de Zamora,... Read more
Movie based on play by Pope John Paul to debut in Spain
As part of the 5th Catholics and Public Life Congress, which Hill take place November 14-16, the movie “Brother of... Read more
Pope recalls heroic resistance of Polish workers to Communism
Pope John Paul II received on Tuesday representatives from the Polish trade union “Solidarnosc” (Solidarity), founded on Christian ethics and... Read more
Vatican says Sept. 11 had dramatic impact on migration
The terrorist attacks of September 11 changed dramatically the attitude toward immigrants, said Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, secretary of the Pontifical... Read more
U.S. bishops urged to promote communion, accept criticism from laity
The president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops urged his fellow bishops to promote unity and accept criticism... Read more
Catholic league urges bishops to weigh in on “pro-choice” Catholic politicians
The American Life League is calling on the U.S. bishops to weigh in on pro-abortion politicians in Congress this week... Read more
Canadian documentary puts Young Catholics on the big screen
A new documentary, which is set to premiere later this month in Toronto, offers an inspiring and honest look at... Read more
Research reveals Picasso’s wish to die in communion with the Church
A Spanish scholar who is researching the life and works of Pablo Picasso has revealed that the famous artists from... Read more
Pro-life groups in Europe and Latin America join together for international foundation
The International Pro-life Congress concluded this week in Madrid with the creation of a European-Latin American Pro-life Foundation, which marks... Read more
Marriages celebrated by fake “priests” to be regularized by Bishops of Buenos Aires
The Bishops of Buenos Aires have offered Catholics whose marriages have been celebrated by a group of fake priests the... Read more
Pope presides at 143rd ceremony of beatification, 1,320 blessed
On Sunday, Pope John Paul reached the record number of 1,320 blessed during the ceremony of beatification of Juan Nepomuceno... Read more
Vatican insists: Europe must recognize contribution of Christianity
A Vatican representative participating at the 113th session of the Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe, recently... Read more
Pope tells PLO Christians to reject terrorism, serve Palestinian people
On Monday Pope John Paul II received a delegation of Christian Palestinians from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), calling on... Read more
Human mind goes beyond the brain the Pope says
During an audience with the members of the Pontifical Academy of the Sciences –which is celebrating its 400th anniversary—Pope John... Read more
Stem cell yes, but not from human embryos, the Pope says
During the audience with the members of the Pontifical Academy of the Sciences gathered in Rome these days, Pope John... Read more
