Archive for February 28, 2007

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San Diego Diocese files for bankruptcy

Following a failed final attempt at settling clergy-abuse claims, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego filed for Chapter 11... Read more

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Pakistani Catholic bishop says Islamic radicals are aiming for him

Bishop Joseph Coutts, the Bishop of Faisalabad says that he is in the sites of Muslim extremists due to his... Read more

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Irish bishops: Israel must lift restrictions on Palestinians

Catholic Bishops in Ireland are questioning the commercial ties between their country and the EU with Israel.  The bishops said... Read more

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Christians must have recourse to conscience, Vatican conference concludes

Christians must have recourse to conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, said the President of Pontifical Academy for Life,... Read more

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Filipino pro-life rally sees 10,000 teens

A pro-life youth rally in Manila over the weekend gathered 10,000 young people. Organized by the nation's leading pro-life group,... Read more

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Oswaldo Paya calls for reconciliation between Cubans

In an emotional message sent via internet, the leader of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, called on Cubans at... Read more

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Archbishop says Church should continue to contribute to Venezuelan society despite obstacles

The President of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Ubaldo Santana, said this week the Church in that country should continue... Read more

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Uruguayan bishop invites faithful to take advantage of Lent to turn back to God

Bishop Raul Scarrone of Florida y Durazno said this week “in each one of us there is a heart waiting... Read more

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Colombian bishops call for united pressure on rebel group to release prisoners

The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Fabian Marulanda, expressed his concern this week for the hostages... Read more