Archive for May 5, 2010

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Catholic community hit by flooding in Nashville

Following devastating floods in central Tennessee and northern Mississippi in the past week that killed at least 19 people, the... Read more

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Noah's Ark discovery could be hoax, critic says

The Christian Science Monitor published an article last week which cast doubt on the recent alleged discovery of Noah's Ark... Read more

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US Catholic Latino leaders meet with Vatican officials, discuss ‘Hispanic reality’

During the week after Easter, members of the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) held a series of meetings at... Read more

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Legal challenge blocks Oklahoma law requiring ultrasound before abortion

Oklahoma’s attorney general has temporarily blocked enforcement of a new state law that requires abortionists to give an ultrasound to... Read more

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Priests make God’s saving work present on earth, teaches Pope

“As ministers of Christ, priests bring us into life-giving contact with the mystery of God’s holiness,” the Pope said during... Read more

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Pope encourages work towards elimination of nuclear weapons

The Holy Father encouraged efforts towards the “complete elimination” of nuclear weapons on Wednesday as reports from the first days... Read more

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Archbishop denounces war between 'modern man' and 'man as created by God'

Archbishop Emeritus Carmelo Juan Giaquinta of Resistencia, Argentina said the world today is witnessing a “war between the modern man... Read more

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Pope Benedict to deliver 'intense' message during Fatima visit

"Fatima is a particularly significant place for this Pope," said Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi on Tuesday, noting that it... Read more

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Media’s attempts to stir up scandal pleases demons, says Spanish bishop

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Cordoba, Spain said the scandal and opportunism of the media in response accusations of sex... Read more

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Soldiers call for the respect of religious traditions in Spain

The Association of Spanish Soldiers called on military officials this week to respect and preserve religious traditions in the country.... Read more

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Marriage is instrument of salvation for society, declares Benedict XVI

Welcoming future participants in the Congress on the Family, which will take place in Jonkoping, Sweden from May 14-16, the... Read more

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'Financialized' approach to world makes economy unstable, Social Sciences Academy states

Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, presented the highlights of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences'... Read more

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Relics of St. Therese to be in South Africa during World Cup

The South African Bishops Conference announced today that the relics of St. Thèrése of Lisieux will be in South Africa... Read more

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Philadelphia Catholics donate $1.8 million to Haitian quake relief efforts

Cardinal Justin Rigali presented a check for over $1.8 million to the president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Wednesday... Read more