Archive for February 15, 2007

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Cardinal Bertone to hold summit on Latin American situation

From February 15 to 17, a meeting of Pontifical representatives to Latin America will be held in the Vatican. The... Read more

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Pope offers prayers for peace and stability in Korea

Thursday morning at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received the President of the Republic of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun.  The Holy... Read more

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Cardinal Zen calls for China-Vatican negotiations, denies obstructing communications

In response to recent media reports, Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong has reemphasized his desire to see negotiations... Read more

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Archbishop of Paris pays visit to Yad Vashem

Archbishop André Vingt-Trois of Paris is leading more than 600 French pilgrims, including clergymen, theologians, pilgrimage tour operators and journalists,... Read more

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides aid to tornado victims

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is providing assistance to victims of the recent tornados in Florida.  Read more

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Lebanese Catholics and Muslims honor slain Hariri, rally against Syria

Around 300,000 Lebanese gathered in Beirut’s Martyrs Square yesterday to honor Rafik al-Hariri, the former premier who was killed two... Read more

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Pro-life leaders denounce report on abortion in Nicaragua

Pro-life doctors and leaders in Nicaragua have strongly denounced the lack of scientific basis and the clear pro-abortion slant of... Read more

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Most doctors in Portugal oppose abortion

The Dean of the College of Medicine of Portugal, Pedro Nunes, said this week that the Physicians’ Code of Ethics... Read more

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Anniversary of apparition of child Jesus to Sister Lucia to be commemorated in Spain

In order to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the apparition of the Child Jesus to Sister Lucia in 1926, various... Read more

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Bishop says Turkey should promote pluralism and respect for minorities

“In order to counter nationalist ambitions, Turkey must continue its journey towards a democratic process that will admit of pluralism... Read more

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Pope to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at Santa Sabina

The Press Office of the Holy See announced this morning that Pope Benedict will preside at an Ash Wednesday Mass... Read more

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Bishop Aquila challenges Catholic politicians to act in accord with their faith

Bishop Samuel Aquila, the Bishop of Fargo, has issued a strong challenge to Catholic politicians, reminding them that they have... Read more

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Pope changes things up in Vatican Dicastery

Pope Benedict XVI made major changes in leadership at the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Thursday, accepting the resignation of... Read more