Archive for February 14, 2007

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Cardinal says genetic testing legislation should be amended

Cardinal Justin Rigali called on Congress to correct an “unfortunate and apparently unintentional loophole” in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act... Read more

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Catholic group urges lonely hearts to pray to St. Raphael

On this Valentine’s Day, a Catholic organization is advising lonely hearts to pray to St. Raphael, one of seven archangels... Read more

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Catholic group warns of possible step toward eugenics

Canada’s Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) is calling upon all Canadians, especially obstetricians, gynecologists and expectant parents, to... Read more

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Bishops identify national priorities in Congo

The Catholic bishops of Congo issued a powerful statement at the end of their episcopal meeting, identifying priorities for recently... Read more

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Second Edwards Campaigner resigns over anti-Catholic statements

The second of two liberal bloggers hired by John Edwards’ campaign for the Democratic Presidential nomination resigned Tuesday, following continued... Read more

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Pope Benedict acclaims role of women in Church history

The role of women in the history of the Church was the theme chosen by Benedict XVI for his catechesis... Read more

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Cuban doctors and lawyers obtaining Master in Bioethics from Catholic university in Spain

33 doctors and lawyers from the Diocese of Santa Clara in Cuba are obtaining their Master’s degree in Bioethics from... Read more

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Spanish diocese prohibits use of Catholic buildings by pseudo-religious sects and movements

This week the Archdiocese of Burgos in Spain announced it has prohibited the use of church buildings and facilities by... Read more

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Spain even more generous than Latin America: 800 Spanish missionary priests

According to the Spanish bishops’ Committee on Missions and Cooperation Between Churches, a total of 800 Spanish diocesan priests are... Read more

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Vatican addresses “serious anti-Christian attack” in Lebanon

Both Pope Benedict XVI and his Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, have addressed a Tuesday morning bomb attack in... Read more

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Christians should announce the Gospel without fear, says Pope Benedict XVI

This morning Pope Benedict XVI received Bishops from the Italian dioceses of the Marche region along with a group of... Read more

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Benedict receives relatives of Israelis soldiers abducted by Hezbollah and Hamas

At the conclusion of his Wednesday General Audience today, Pope Benedict XVI received the relatives of three soldiers who were... Read more

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Vatican Prefect for Clergy reemphasizes the value of priestly celibacy

In an article published this Wednesday by the daily edition of L'Osservatore Romano, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, Prefect of the Congregation... Read more