Archive for April 8, 2010

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Britain drops controversial sex-ed legislation from bill

The British parliament dropped clauses in an education bill that would have made it mandatory for Catholic schools to provide,... Read more

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Southern Catholic College announces abrupt closure, cites lack of funds

Southern Catholic College, a Legionaries of Christ institution, has announced that due to a lack of funds it will close... Read more

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Population expert sees dangers as U.S. birthrate falls below replacement

The U.S. birthrate fell from 2007 to 2008 and is now below replacement rate. One population expert, noting that children... Read more

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Holy Shroud was hidden from Hitler's grasp in Benedictine Abbey

The Holy Shroud was transferred from Turin during World War II to keep it out of reach of Adolph Hitler,... Read more

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Christian Youth association organizing sit-ins to support Pope

Italy's Gioventu Cristiana (Christian Youth) association is organizing a national demonstration in major cities across the country "to say 'enough'... Read more

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Bishops encourage Colombians to vote in upcoming elections

The Bishops of Colombia are urging citizens to vote in the country's upcoming presidential elections.  In a letter to Catholics... Read more

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Benedict XVI formally invited to Chile

On Wednesday, the president of Chile, Sebastian Pinera, extended an official invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to visit the South... Read more

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Group denounces efforts to introduce same-sex ideology into Catholic education

The Spanish organization, Professionals for Ethics (PFE), warned this week that the State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals... Read more

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Vatican rebuffs claim Pope blocked Fr. Maciel investigation

"It's paradoxal - and for informed people ridiculous - to attribute to Cardinal Ratzinger the reponsibility of covering-up or concealing... Read more

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Woman returns autographed photo of Spanish King after he signed law on abortion

A flight attendant recently sent back a signed photo of the King of Spain after he signed the country's new... Read more

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National Review editor responds to Maureen Dowd's latest attack on the Church

Kathryn Jean Lopez, editor of National Review Online, responded to Maureen Dowd's latest column attacking the Church, calling the the... Read more

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Archbishop Gomez appointment brings pride to LA Latinos

Following a bland introductory story and a somewhat hostile column, the Los Angeles Times has published a positive story about... Read more