Archive for May 6, 2008

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Philippines cardinal bars cross-dressers from Marian processions

Archbishop of Manila Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales has forbidden cross-dressing homosexuals from dressing up as female saints in religious processions, calling... Read more

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California newborn 'safe surrender' program barely being funded, audit reveals

The California state government is no longer funding public awareness efforts for a state program that allows people legally and... Read more

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Holy Father sends message to cyclone victims

Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone has sent a telegram, in Pope Benedict’s name, to Archbishop Paul Zinghtung Grawng of... Read more

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Pope seeks Christian unity, welcomes head of Armenian Apostolic Church

Continuing his efforts to build Christian unity, Pope Benedict XVI will be welcoming His Holiness Karekin II, the head of... Read more

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Three U.S. prelates given Vatican slots by Benedict XVI

Today Pope Benedict appointed members to the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts and the Congregation for the Clergy. Among the appointees are... Read more

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Ever seen the message in a movie? – New Catholic website launches

A new Catholic website (www.soulfoodcinema.com) launches today with the aim of educating and evangelizing through the medium of the movies.  Read more

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Gift from John Paul II to second oldest bishop in the world stolen

Italian police are seeking two young people accused of having stolen objects of value from Bishop Antonio Rosario Mennonna, the... Read more

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Human rights cannot be “invented,” says Peruvian cardinal

During his weekly radio program, the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, said human rights are recognized, not... Read more

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Mothers in Spain underappreciated, not supported by the government, says family institute

As Mother’s Day was marked in Spain on Sunday, the president of the Institute for Family Policy, Eduardo Hertfelder, commented,... Read more

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Catholic education should go hand-in-hand with renewal of faith, says Spanish cardinal

The Archbishop of Valencia, Cardinal Agustin Garcia-Gasco, recalled that during his recent visit to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Population control movement is 'Number One violator of human rights,' author claims

Some population theorists warn that the world, with its continual increase in population, will eventually be unable to sustain the... Read more

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National Shrine accepting names for Mother’s Day Novena

This coming Sunday, May 11, the Basilica of the National Shrine will begin its Novena of Masses for mothers. On... Read more

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Judge approves Catholic newspaper’s lawsuit to use “Allah”

A judge in Malaysia ruled on Monday that a Catholic newspaper’s lawsuit that seeks to secure the right to use... Read more

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Zimbabwe could be 'too traumatized' for runoff election, Catholic group warns

A Catholic peace and justice commission in Zimbabwe has said that it will be impossible to hold a meaningful run-off... Read more