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"Blood of the martyrs, seeds of the Church" - International colloquium on the martyrs in Paris
The martyrs of the Soviet Union, Ukraine and Africa were the focus of a one-day colloquium on the martyrs of... Read more
French Justice Minister says homosexual unions “against the law”
France’s Justice Minister, Dominique Perben, said this week the “marriage” between two homosexuals, which Green party member of parliament and... Read more
Employment should be guaranteed by the state and not by the business world, say Catholic academics in Europe
According to a revealing study by Italian researchers Luca Diotavelli and Roberto Cipriani, the majority of the Catholic “intelligentsia” in... Read more
Pope invited to visit Lourdes for Anniversary of Immaculate Conception proclamation
Bishop Jaques Perrier, president of the Bishops Conference of France, has confirmed that Pope John Paul II will travel to... Read more
Spanish Archbishop: government should listen to all the people and avoid partisan ideology
Archbishop Agustin Garcia Gasco of Valencia, Spain, said this week in order for democracy to be authentic, politicians who assume... Read more
Largest German Catholic charitable organization appoints Opus Dei member as new Secretary General
The General Council of the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), during its annual meeting in... Read more
“Passion” breaks box-office records in Spain: two million see the film in 20 days
According to the film distributor Aurum, “The Passion of the Christ” continues to break records in Spain, with more than... Read more
Expert explains how 9-11 affected relations between the Holy See and Israel
In an article to be published this Friday in the religious section of L’Espresso online, Vatican watcher Sandro Magister analyzes... Read more
Franciscan Superior: optional celibacy and women priests not the solution
During a conference of the Association of Religious News Journalists, the Minister General of the Friars Minors, Fr. José Rodríguez... Read more
Catholic Church in New Zealand launches campaign against same-sex marriage
The same-sex marriage debate has moved on to New Zealand and the Catholic Church there is readied for the battle. Read more
Spanish bishop says Catholic parents should request religious education for their children
In a recent pastoral letter, Archbishop Luis Martinez Sistach, of Tarragona, Spain, said Catholic parents should request their kids be... Read more
Doctors recommend Pope allow assistant to read catechesis
Pope John Paul did not read the catechesis during Wednesday’s general audience following a recommendation of his personal physician, Dr.... Read more
Italian scientists find puzzling image on back of Turin shroud
Italian scientists have found another image on the back of the Shroud of Turin, reported The Guardian yesterday. The scientists... Read more
Holy Shroud experts say “Passion” realistic portrayal
The Spanish Center for Sindonology, which is located in Valencia and is dedicated to the study of the Holy Shroud... Read more
Low population means less vocations, warns Congregation for the Clergy
During the presentation of the Pope’s Holy Thursday Letter to Priests, Archbishop Csaba Ternyak, Secretary of the Congregation for the... Read more
English Church backs abortion documentary
A controversial new documentary will be the first to break through one of Britain’s last television taboos and show footage... Read more
Spokesman for Spanish Bishops Conference rejects accusations of anti-Semitism in “The Passion”
The spokesman and secretary general of the Spanish Bishops Conference, Fr. Juan Antonio Martinez, said this week “The Passion of... Read more
Gay activists target Palm Sunday procession in England
Gay rights advocates blocked the entrance to Westminster Cathedral yesterday, preventing people from entering to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, reported... Read more
Pope celebrates 20th anniversary of World Youth Day saying: “Jesus has not changed!”
More than 50,000 young people gathered together with Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square yesterday, singing songs and... Read more
Contradictory reactions to “The Passion” by Bishops of Italy and France
The Committee on Communications of the Bishops Conference of France published yesterday a statement critical of “The Passion of the... Read more
