Archive for June 30, 2004

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Expert explains disturbing logic of beheadings by Muslim extremists

The recent beheading of American Paul Johnson in Saudi Arabia by Muslim extremists is not simply an attack against Americans... Read more

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Second largest church in the world dedicated to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

The hundreds of pilgrims who each year visit the Italian village of San Giovanni Rotondo to pray to Padre Pio... Read more

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Pope prays for "spiritual" vacation season, young churches

The Holy Father's general prayer intention for the month of July is: "That all those who are able to benefit... Read more

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Catholic League says HBO special on celibacy “maligns Church”

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Catholic League criticized the HBO special “Celibacy,” a documentary in the “America Undercover”... Read more

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Mary Ann Glendon says "poor can't wait," speaking on behalf of the Holy See

Speaking on behalf of the Holy See, Mary Ann Glendon, president of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, has voiced... Read more

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Bishop to decide Tucson Diocese bankruptcy in September

Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson (Arizona) announced on  Wednesday that he will make a decision about whether the Diocese... Read more

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Archdiocese of Boston finalizes property sale to Boston College

Boston College have announced it has finalized the purchase of most of the Archdiocese of Boston’s headquarters for $99.4 million. Read more

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Federal court prohibits distribution of “morning after pill” in Chile

A federal judge in Santiago has issued a ruling prohibiting the sale and the marketing of the morning after pill,... Read more

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Spanish bishop calls legalization of homosexual unions by government an aberration

Bishop Jose Gea Escolano of Mondoñedo-Ferrol, Spain, said this week the Spanish government’s plan to legalize homosexual unions next year... Read more

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Canada celebrates the ‘Saint of the Ordinary’

Masses were held in eight cities across Canada last week to celebrate the feast day of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder... Read more