Archive for March 3, 2010

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Chicago archdiocese opens canonization cause for first African-American priest

Fr. Augustus Tolton, a man born into slavery who became the first American diocesan priest of African descent, is now... Read more

Nancy Paltell, associate director for Respect for Life at the Maryland Catholic Conference.?w=200&h=150

Maryland proposal to fund adult stem cell research corrects focus on wrong research

A proposed Maryland bill that would fund adult stem cell research for sickle cell disease has won the backing of... Read more

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Pope Benedict XVI to visit Spain in November 2010

The Holy Father will make a trip to Spain this year, according to announcements from both sides of the Mediterranean... Read more

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St. Bonaventure is model of contemplation and action, says Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI taught on the holy life of St. Bonaventure during the Wednesday General Audience at Paul VI Hall.... Read more

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Cuban regime ridding itself of freedom activists, alleges Nobel Peace Prize winner

The former president of Poland and winner of the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize, Lech Walesa, sent a letter to the... Read more

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Unique pro-life video demonstrates potential of the unborn

What is the potential of an unborn child who is given a chance at life? One Spanish pro-life organization has... Read more

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Vatican TV station to broadcast in HD

The Vatican Television Center will begin broadcasting from the Holy See in high definition starting in October 2010. The new... Read more

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Friday Lenten meditations to begin this week at Vatican

The preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, will start a series of Lenten meditations at the Vatican this... Read more

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Another Cuban prisoner of conscience faces health crisis

Family members of Cuban political prisoner Ariel Sigler Amaya, who has been hospitalized for the past five months in the... Read more

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Looting and thefts display absence of faith in God, remarks Chilean bishop

In comments to Catholic News Agency, Bishop Philip Bacarreza Rodriguez of Santa Maria de Los Angeles in Chile explained that... Read more

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Spanish exorcist addresses claims of Satanic influence in Vatican

A renowned exorcist in Rome recently released a book of memoirs in which he declares to know of the existence... Read more

Bishop Denis Brennen of Ferns.?w=200&h=150

Irish diocese clarifies request for parish donations to pay sex abuse damages

After the Diocese of Ferns received negative feedback for remarks its bishop made earlier about asking parishioners to help with... Read more