Archive for March 31, 2004

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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

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Pope’s prayer intentions for April focused on solid priestly formation

The Vatican Press office announced today that Pope John Paul’s prayer intentions for April will be focused on solid priestly... Read more

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Materialism and violence threaten families around the world, Cardinal says

Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, spoke on Thursday in Mexico City at the... Read more

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Open invitation to National Prayer Breakfast

Catholics will host a national prayer breakfast at the end of the month “to thank God for the blessings bestowed... Read more

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World meeting on the family concludes calling for protection of “natural marriage”

The Third World Congress on the Family, which took place this week in Mexico City, concluded yesterday with a statement... Read more

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Exegetical commentary on Code of Canon Law published in English

The Institute of Martin de Azpilcueta of the University of Navarre has published the first English version of the monumental... Read more

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Pirated copies of ‘Passion’ strike ‘heavy blow against atheism’ in China

“The Passion of the Christ” has “struck a heavy blow against atheism,” says one Chinese youth, despite government policy that... Read more

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Bishops in Canada enter sex-education debate

Nova Scotia’s three Catholic bishops have entered the provincial debate about a new sex-education manual proposed for high school students. Read more