Archive for June 29, 2005

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Pope Benedict calls archbishops to unity and affection for the Church

Today at noon in Rome, Pope Benedict XVI met with Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals, and... Read more

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Gay marriage now legal in Spain

Spain’s parliament approved a measure legalizing gay unions today, setting aside a veto of the bill by the Senate. The new... Read more

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Benedict reitterates 'firm determination' to work for Christian unity

In a meeting with a delegation sent by His Holiness Bartholomew I, ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople, who are in Rome... Read more

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Marriage in Canada now just a sexual relationship, says priest-columnist

The redefinition of marriage in Canada to include homosexual couples has reduced marriage to “a mere sexual relationship,” says Fr.... Read more

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Archbishop Gomez: symbolic pallium calls shepherds to give their lives for their flock

San Antonio’s Archbishop Jose Gomez was one of 32 metropolitan archbishops to receive the pallium yesterday from Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more

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New Catholic bishop consecrated in China

Hopes are high that a newly ordained bishop in Shanghai will help ease tensions and improve relations between China and... Read more

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Canadian MP introduces assisted-suicide bill

A Member of Parliament has introduced a private member’s bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in Canada.  Read more

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Catholic couple may hold world record for longest marriage

John and Amelia Rocchio say the secret to the their 82-year marriage is love. The couple, who met when she... Read more

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Pope Benedict honored by young people, calls for authentic peace, safeguarding of human dignity

On Tuesday evening, Pope Benedict XVI was honored by a number of youth organizations and others in a ceremony themed:... Read more

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Missionary priest celebrates golden jubilee on two continents

It will be a double celebration of sorts for Fr. Tom Brown’s golden jubilee. The Oblate of Mary Immaculate is... Read more