Archive for March 5, 2010

The late Linda Schmidt.?w=200&h=150

ND 88 member dies of cancer, court case continues

The Thomas More Society reported on Wednesday that one of the 88 pro-life protestors who was arrested at the University... Read more

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Lawyer in infanticide case accuses Catholic judge of bias over his religion

An attorney in Michigan defending a woman charged with smothering her newborn daughter to death has claimed that a judge’s... Read more

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New bishops' document assesses society ahead of British elections

On Wednesday the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales released a pre-election document about Catholic Social Teaching intended to help... Read more

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Italian bishops donate 1 million euros to Chile quake relief efforts

The Italan Bishops' Conference has announced their support, both financially and through prayer, to assist Chile after the devastating earthquake... Read more

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Officials deny JPII beatification cause facing difficulties

A Polish daily published an article Thursday claiming that the beatification cause of John Paul II has hit a roadblock... Read more

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Christian Life Movement standing in solidarity with Chile

The Christian Life Movement has launched a solidarity program to assist those affected by the earthquake in Chile, providing food,... Read more

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Rep. Stupak prepared to strike down healthcare reform over abortion

On Thursday, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) commented that he and his 11 Democratic allies within the House are prepared to... Read more

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Meeting between Israel and Holy See postponed

The Plenary meeting planned between the Holy See and the State of Israel for May has been moved back. Talks... Read more

Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad, Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly?w=200&h=150

Despite anti-Christian violence, cardinal urges Iraqis to vote in elections

With elections just days away, and after weeks of violence by Muslim extremists that have left numerous Christians dead, the... Read more

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Pope Benedict calls for deeper Catholic culture in Uganda

Pope Benedict XVI met with the bishops of Uganda this morning in the Vatican on the occasion of their “ad... Read more

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Work together as a people of hope, urge Chilean bishops

The bishops of Chile released a message Thursday encouraging Catholics to “lift their spirits, recover their confidence, and work together... Read more

St. Jean Vianney, Pope St. Pius X and Pope Paul VI.?w=200&h=150

Vatican paper looks at faith connection between saints and their mothers

Italian historians are taking interest in the role mothers in transmitting faith to their sons. Referring to the examples of... Read more

Richard Doerflinger, associate director of the Pro-life Secretariat.?w=200&h=150

Bishops offer support on key health care vote if pro-life conditions are met

An official with the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference has said that the bishops would work to secure a “key vote”... Read more

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Scranton bishop-elect laments young death of priest who struggled with drugs

Bishop-elect of Scranton Joseph C. Bambera has lamented the “unexpected and untimely death” of a priest who struggled with drug... Read more