The Church in the World
Examine the news through the eyes of the Catholic Church. Explore relations between the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations, as well as non-Christian religions. Find the latest news from inside the Church herself. This is your Catholic window on the world!
What Does the Catholic Church Say About Stem-Cell Research?
Is there a difference between types of stem-cell research? Is the Catholic Church opposed to all stem-cell research? What is the Church’s teaching on the use of tissue from aborted children? Is there a conflict between the need for scientific research and the Church’s teaching on the protection of innocent life?
Is there a difference between types of stem-cell research? Is the Catholic Church opposed to all stem-cell research? What is the Church’s teaching on the use of tissue from aborted children? Is there a conflict between the need for scientific research and the Church’s teaching on the protection of innocent life?
The Just War Theory of the Catholic Church
What does the Catholic Church teach about war? Can any war ever be just? If so, what are the conditions that determine the justice of a war? And has the existence of weapons of mass destruction changed how the Church views the question of war? Find out more about the just-war theory of the Catholic Church.
What does the Catholic Church teach about war? Can any war ever be just? If so, what are the conditions that determine the justice of a war? And has the existence of weapons of mass destruction changed how the Church views the question of war? Find out more about the just-war theory of the Catholic Church.
What Is the Papacy's Response to the War in Iraq?
The Iraq War started on March 18, 2003. What have Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI had to say about the war? How have they viewed the war in light of the Catholic Church's teaching on Just War Theory?
The Iraq War started on March 18, 2003. What have Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI had to say about the war? How have they viewed the war in light of the Catholic Church's teaching on Just War Theory?
Where do John McCain and Sarah Palin Stand on Abortion?
On the national level, the Republican Party has become identified as the pro-life party, even though there are many Republicans who support abortion. Where do John McCain and Sarah Palin stand on abortion, partial-birth abortion, and federal funding?
On the national level, the Republican Party has become identified as the pro-life party, even though there are many Republicans who support abortion. Where do John McCain and Sarah Palin stand on abortion, partial-birth abortion, and federal funding?
Where do Barack Obama and Joe Biden Stand on Abortion?
Abortion is the paramount life issue, because the way that we treat innocent human life defines the type of society in which we live. Where do Barack Obama and Joe Biden stand on abortion, partial-birth abortion, infanticide, and federal funding?
Abortion is the paramount life issue, because the way that we treat innocent human life defines the type of society in which we live. Where do Barack Obama and Joe Biden stand on abortion, partial-birth abortion, infanticide, and federal funding?
Barack Obama and Joe Biden on Embryonic Stem-Cell Research
While abortion is the paramount pro-life issue for Catholics, another life issue looms large in the 2008 presidential election: embryonic stem-cell research. Where do Barack Obama and Joe Biden stand?
While abortion is the paramount pro-life issue for Catholics, another life issue looms large in the 2008 presidential election: embryonic stem-cell research. Where do Barack Obama and Joe Biden stand?
Where Do John McCain and Sarah Palin Stand on Embryonic Stem-Cell Research?
While abortion is the paramount pro-life issue for Catholics, another life issue looms large in the 2008 presidential election: embryonic stem-cell research. Where do John McCain and Sarah Palin stand?
While abortion is the paramount pro-life issue for Catholics, another life issue looms large in the 2008 presidential election: embryonic stem-cell research. Where do John McCain and Sarah Palin stand?
Catholic World News (CWN)
One of the best-known Catholic news agencies, which offers updated news and commentary throughout the day.
One of the best-known Catholic news agencies, which offers updated news and commentary throughout the day.
USCCB : Office of Media Relations
The official press site of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which includes frequent press releases on the bishops' views on social and political issues.
The official press site of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which includes frequent press releases on the bishops' views on social and political issues.