Archive for February 14, 2005

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Cardinal optimistic of Pope’s health, abilities

A top Italian cardinal said he is certain Pope John Paul II has the capacity to continue to work and... Read more

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Portuguese bishops praise witness of Sister Lucia

In declarations to the Portuguese news agency Lusa, several Portuguese bishops praised the life of Sister Lucia, who they recalled... Read more

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USAID refuses to release report that shows abstinence works in HIV prevention

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has shelved a study that highlights the effectiveness of abstinence education in reducing... Read more

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Report says globalization needs to respect human rights and dignity of the individual

The Vatican has announced that the conclusion to a report on Globalization published last year is due to be presented... Read more

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Vatican shows that Lenten retreat has deep roots

Yesterday, the Holy Father and the Roman curia entered into their annual Lenten retreat, which will last through the week.  Read more

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Two Mass. legislators support same-sex marriage based on faith

Two Catholic legislators from Massachusetts sought to justify their support for same-sex marriage last week by citing their religious convictions. ... Read more

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Demonstrations planned to support public display of Ten Commandments

A coalition of Christian organizations are calling on citizens who support the public display of the Ten Commandments to come... Read more

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Argentinean Health Minister declares legalization of abortion part of his agenda

Argentinean’s Health Minister, Gines Gonzalez Garcia, told the daily “Page 12” this week that he is in favor of the... Read more

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Spanish archbishop denounces “therapeutic” cloning as attack against human dignity

During a press conference to mark the beginning of the Week of the Family, Archbishop Antonio Cañizares of Toledo, Spain,... Read more

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Spanish bishop explains “gay phenomenon” and origin of gender ideology

In an interview with the Spanish magazine Alba, Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla of Segorbe-Castellón, Spain, explained the origin of... Read more