Archive for September 21, 2006

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Parishes can “rediscover” themselves through inspiration of apostolic model

Today at Castelgandalfo Pope Benedict XVI received participants in the 22nd plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity,... Read more

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Christians and Muslims can live together in peace, says bishop at funeral of slain Italian nun

The death of Sister Leonella Sgorbati, killed together with her Muslim bodyguard, Mohamed Mahamodu, who was a father of four,... Read more

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European leaders call on EU to support Pope and freedom of expression

Two members of the European Parliament are calling on EU member states to declare clear support for Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Pro-life institutions in Bolivia call for prohibition against sale of morning after pill

The Institute on Bioethics of the Catholic University of Bolivia and the Apostolate of the New Evangelization, ANEPROVIDA, have called... Read more

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Boston Cardinal “blogging” trip to Rome

In his continuing efforts to reach the public and foster a culture of transparency in the Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal... Read more

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Scholar says Benedict’s speech opens channels for true Muslim-Christian dialogue

Pope Benedict XVI’s recent remarks about Islam, which were received with violent protests in some parts of the Muslim world,... Read more

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Pope invites diplomats from Islamic countries to meeting

The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has invited “certain representatives of Muslim communities in Italy,” as well as... Read more

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Three Catholic men executed, gov’t denies wake in local Catholic church

Three Indonesian Catholic men were executed in Indonesia this morning. They had been convicted for inciting violence, which killed about... Read more

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Vatican participates in European Heritage Days with free admission to museums and catacombs

As part of the celebration of “European Heritage Days,” an initiative of the Council of Europe, the Holy See will... Read more

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Vatican writer says Pope won't back down from call for reason in dialogue

Pointing out that Cardinal Camillo Ruini has grasped the essence of the pontificate of Benedict XVI better than other Church... Read more