Archive for December 12, 2006

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Vatican denounces Iranian conference that questions the Holocaust

The Vatican has joined Western leaders in criticizing a conference taking place in Iran this week.  The conference’s goal is... Read more

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Timothy and Titus teach Christians to generously serve the Gospel, Pope says

Continuing his catechesis on the Apostles and the first members of the Church, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his Wednesday General... Read more

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Oregon archdiocese settles 150 abuse claims

The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon has reached a settled with 150 people, who claim they were sexually abused by... Read more

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Bishops defend Muslims, demand report on living conditions of religious minorities

The Catholic Bishops of India have appealed for justice for the country’s Muslim minority which, in recent years, has been... Read more

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Catholics in India ask for protection in wake of violent attack

After a rash of violent attacks, including a the killing of a Catholic layman in Kashmir and the assault on... Read more

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Bishops commend Mexico to Our Lady of Guadalupe on 475th anniversary of apparitions

The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico commended “the joys and hopes, fears and anxieties of the Mexican people” to Our Lady... Read more

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Cardinal Lozano Barragán: The Church does not support therapeutic cruelty nor euthanasia

The President of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, stated that for the Catholic Church... Read more

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Bishops encourage Colombians to take advantage of Christmas Season to build peace

The Episcopal Conference of Colombia encouraged Colombians to take advantage of the celebration of Christmas to understand that peace is... Read more

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New bishop for New Orleans a, “devoted, gifted, exemplary” priest

The Vatican Press Office announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dominic Carmon, Auxiliary Bishop... Read more

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Holy Father meets with Israeli Prime Minister

The Press Office of the Holy See released a short statement today confirming that Pope Benedict XVI met with Israeli... Read more