Archive for April 15, 2008

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Philippines Cathedral damaged in bomb attack

Police in the southern Philippines city of Zamboanga city are investigating the explosion of two small bombs, one of which... Read more

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New stem cell technique could make human cloning easier

The same newly-developed technique that ethically produces stem cells for research can also be used to lower the technical barriers... Read more

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Russia allows Pope Benedict documentary to be aired

 For the first time ever, a state television channel in Russia will broadcast a documentary film about Pope Benedict XVI. ... Read more

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Pope promises to “do everything possible” to heal scandal of sex abuse

While in transit to the United States today, Pope Benedict XVI took the opportunity to respond to the clergy sexual... Read more

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Without the Church, the world dies, says Madrid cardinal

The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, said this week, “If there is a lack of priests in... Read more

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Catholics should confront Socialist “cultural revolution”, says Spanish archbishop

Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Sebastian of Pamplona said Catholics in Spain should confront the “cultural revolution” that is being carried out... Read more

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More young people committed to the Gospel needed, says Venezuelan cardinal

During the closing Mass of the 3rd National Missionary Congress convened by the Venezuelan bishops, the Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal... Read more

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Pope Benedict touches down in the United States

Shepherd One landed right on time this afternoon, bringing Pope Benedict XVI to the United States for the first time.... Read more

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Cardinal Corripio was a good shepherd, says Mexico City archbishop

The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said the priestly and episcopal ministry of his predecessor, Cardinal Ernesto... Read more

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Gender-based abortions gaining ground in U.S., say experts

The practice of sex-selective abortions that has unbalanced the male-female ratio in many Asian and Muslim countries is now believed... Read more

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Vietnam to return confiscated lands to prominent Catholic basilica

The local government of Quang Tri province in Vietnam has agreed to return land it confiscated surrounding the Minor Basilica... Read more

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New compendium examines Pope Benedict’s teachings on marriage

A report examining Pope Benedict XVI’s writings on marriage has just been released.“Pope Benedict XVI on Marriage:  A Compendium,” has... Read more

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Minnesota woman will excommunicate herself, says bishop

The Bishop of Winona has said that a woman will excommunicate herself for undergoing an ordination ceremony administered by the... Read more