Archive for June 17, 2008

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Pope Benedict to confirm 24 at World Youth Day Mass

Pope Benedict XVI will confirm 24 young people at the World Youth Day Final Mass near Sydney on Sunday July... Read more

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Anglican priests’ same-sex ‘wedding’ adds to global row

The recent revelation that two Anglican clergymen exchanged last month vows in a version of a marriage ceremony has renewed... Read more

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Pro-life pharmacies opening around the U.S.

A pro-life pharmacy which will not stock contraceptives will open this August in Chantilly, Virginia, is joining several pharmacies around... Read more

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‘Catholic’ mayor celebrates homosexual ‘marriages,’ Catholic bishops express regret

California went ahead with implementing its Supreme Court’s ruling on homosexual "marriages" on Monday evening. Gavin Newsom, the mayor of... Read more

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Delegates from Vatican conclude visit to Vietnam

Three Vatican officials recently returned from a visit to Vietnam in which they met with government authorities and spoke to... Read more

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Holy Father appoints president for the Pontifical Academy for Life

This morning, Pope Benedict appointed Bishop Salvatore Fisichella, current Auxiliary of Rome and the rector of the city's Pontifical Lateran... Read more

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Five hundred priests threaten to leave Anglican church over female bishops

The Times of London reported this week that the Anglican Church is facing a new crisis with 500 priests threatening... Read more

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Polish lawmaker wants to name Eurocup 2012 stadium after John Paul II

Polish congressman Artur Gorski has asked the country’s Minister of Sports, Tomas Lipiec, to name the new soccer stadium being... Read more

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Vatican recalls life and teachings of Pius XII 50 years after his death

The Holy See has announced that it will undertake two initiatives to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of... Read more

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Bishops in Argentina issue urgent call for peace amidst farming crisis

Several bishops in Argentina have joined together in calling for peace and calm in response to the crisis gripping the... Read more

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Religious marriage is sacred act and not a social event, says Mexican archbishop

The Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez, has called on the faithful to reflect on the meaning of marriage... Read more

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Pro-life leader sees moment of opportunity, launches ‘Pledge of Assent’ for clergy

Father Thomas J. Euteneuer, STL, president of Human Life International, has invited every Catholic bishop, priest, deacon, and seminarian in... Read more

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Group calls for amendment to U.S. Constitution to protect marriage

Reacting to the granting of marriage licenses to homosexual couples in California, the Alliance for Marriage Foundation has reiterated its... Read more

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Chinese sister dies in flood after escorting leprosy victim to hospital

A religious sister who worked with lepers died on Friday after being caught in a flood in the Chinese province... Read more

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Catholics continue to help in quake's aftermath

Catholic aid for China’s earthquake victims continues to arrive. On Friday another 100 tons of rice and 10 tons of... Read more

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Vatican press office director says Pius XII beatification not imminent

Father Frederico Lombardi, director of the Holy See’s press office, on Tuesday said that the beatification of Pope Pius XII... Read more

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German Lutherans consider election of first openly homosexual bishop

The Lutheran Church in Germany could elect its first openly homosexual bishop, prompting claims that the move would alienate many... Read more

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Pro-family and church leaders respond to homosexual weddings in California

Leaders in the Catholic Church in California and national pro-family organizations have published their reactions to the first homosexual marriages... Read more