Archive for March 12, 2008

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World Youth Day to boost Australian economy by $231 million

An independent study claims that World Youth Day 2008 will bring $231 million into the Australian economy.  Read more

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Catholic clergy threatened by Muslim militants in Philippines

Bishops, priests, and religious on the island of Jolo in the Philippines are now under military protection following a series... Read more

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Diocese of Little Rock backtracks from warning about Komen foundation

A Catholic leader in Arkansas has apologized to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation for warning Catholics that... Read more

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Catholic News Agency introduces “With Good Reason” column

Catholic News Agency is pleased to announce that it has added Fr. Thomas Berg, LC, as one of our featured... Read more

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True happiness comes from hoping in God, despite adversity, Pope observes

Pope Benedict greeted pilgrims in Paul VI Hall this morning as he held his weekly general audience. Continuing his catechesis... Read more

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Relics of Bl. Pier Giorgio to be taken to Australia for WYD

Young people who will be in Sydney for World Youth Day 2008 will be able to venerate the relics of... Read more

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Church has no interest in priests being politicians, says Nuncio in Mexico

The Apostolic Nuncio to Mexico, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, said this week the Church is not interested in having clerics be... Read more

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Peruvian archbishops support each other in fight against abortion lobby

Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura in northern Peru has expressed his solidarity with the Archbishop of Arequipa in response... Read more

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Church in Spain committed to fighting abortion and euthanasia despite election results

The Archbishop of Toledo and Primate of Spain, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, said this week the Church would continue defending “the... Read more

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Polish priest-physicist awarded prestigious Templeton Prize

A Polish priest and physicist who was a friend of Pope John Paul II has been awarded the Templeton Prize,... Read more

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Dozens sun-blinded in India after Marian apparition rumor

At least 50 in India have been blinded after staring at the sun in the hope of seeing an apparition... Read more