Archive for October 25, 2006

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Archbishop calls for investigation of security forces after increased drug trafficking

Archbishop Francisco Robles Ortega of Monterrey has called for security forces to be investigated in response to indications that drug... Read more

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Bolivian cardinal: Don't be afraid to proclaim the Lord

The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, exhorted Bolivians this week not to be afraid... Read more

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Religious freedom a right, not a privilege, says Mexican bishop

The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico, Bishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago, told reporters this week that religious freedom... Read more

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Church is not a parasite on society, but instead a great benefit to mankind, Spanish bishop says

In comments this week about the recent financial accord between the Spanish government and the Church, Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of... Read more

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Pope Benedict notes challenges of subjectivism and materialism in the West

Meeting this morning with Frank De Coninck, the new ambassador of Belgium to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI noted... Read more

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New Jersey court ruling opens door for homosexual “marriage”

New Jersey’s highest court yesterday ruled that “there is no fundamental right to same-sex marriage.”  However, the 4-3 ruling does... Read more

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Asian Mission Congress highlights role of Jesus in Asian culture

More than 1,000 Catholics from across Asia gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for a five-day congress to discuss incorporating their... Read more

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Bishop Belo meets with Timor rebel leader, former prime minister

Former Aposotlic Administrator to East Timor and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Bishop Carlos Belo, met Tuesday with a Timorese rebel... Read more

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Chaplains are entrusted with spreading Gospel of peace in military, Pope says

During a meeting with participants in the fifth international congress of Military Ordinariates, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the bishops who... Read more