Archive for June 24, 2004

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Europe’s future depends on the institution of the family, says Pope

In an address today to participants in the European Symposium of University Professors, the Holy Father strongly affirmed that “Europe’s... Read more

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Pope praises Malta’s faith, says it has vital role of upholding Christian identity of Europe

The Holy Father received recently elected President Edward Fenech Adami of Malta this morning and through him sent his “heartfelt... Read more

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Formerly paralyzed women prove effectiveness of adult stem-sell research

Two women, who were formerly paralyzed but treated with the use of adult stem cells, attended a press conference yesterday... Read more

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Catholic League slams Jewish newspaper criticizing U.S. bishops

The president of the Catholic League said Catholics are owed an apology after the lead editorial in the June 25... Read more

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Christian Brothers invited to open new public school in Chicago

Chicago Public Schools officials have invited the De La Salle Christian Brothers to open a new public middle school in... Read more

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Bishops to invite Pope to visit Northern Ireland

The bishops of Ireland have announced the possibility of a historic visit by Pope John Paul II to Northern Ireland. ... Read more

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Sports and tourism aid mutual understanding and development, says Pope

The Holy Father has written a letter on the virtues of sports and tourism and the contribution they make to... Read more

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Christianity cannot be relegated to the private sector, says Archbishop

Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, stated this week that Christianity “has a vocation to public witness and active presence... Read more

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Iraqi priest says dialogue between Turks and Iraqi Kurds are “a step towards peace”

Fr. Nizar Semaan, an Iraqi priest in Mosul, told the Vatican news agency Fides this week that meetings between Turkish... Read more