A Turkish researcher has reported a statistically significant 66 percent increase in breast cancer risk among women who have had an abortion.

Vatican City, Dec 25, 2009 / 07:34 pm (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI took a fall at Thursday evening's Mass in St. Peter's Basilica when he was pulled to the ground by a woman who jumped a barrier and appeared to try to hug him. The Pontiff was not hurt,...

Vatican City, Dec 25, 2009 / 05:10 pm (CNA).- Pope on Christmas day: "The 'us' of the Church is alive" In a message delivered urbi et orbi -to the city and the world- Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the mistery of Christmas, and highlighted that...

Vatican City, Dec 25, 2009 / 05:10 pm (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI directed a message to the faithful and bestowed his Urbi et Orbi blessing from St. Peter's on Christmas Day. The Holy Father invited the communion of believers in Jesus to join in...

Vatican City, Dec 24, 2009 / 04:35 pm (CNA).- During the Christmas Eve Mass celebrated at the Vatican Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a moving homily in which he regretted the evils of selfishness and invited Christians around the world to pray...

Vatican City, Dec 24, 2009 / 04:35 pm (CNA).- During the Christmas Eve's Mass celebrated at the Vatican Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a moving homily in which he regretted the evils of selfishness and invited Christians around the world to pray...