Archive for May 22, 2010

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Iowa man changes his life with help of drug court, archdiocesan prison ministry

One year can make quite a difference in a person’s life. Last April, 38-year-old Chris Clancy of Dubuque, Iowa was... Read more

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New synthetic cell ‘fascinating’ but potentially dangerous, experts caution

A team of U.S. researchers has announced the creation of a cell controlled by completely synthetic DNA, and advance which... Read more

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Boston Archdiocese says it never received Catholics United petition

After the pro-Obama group Catholics United started an email petition to put pressure on Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley to allow... Read more

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Gospel strengthens cultural identity, enriches culture, Pope reminds

Speaking to delegations from Eastern European countries in Rome in memory of the evangelizing saints of the Slavic peoples, the... Read more

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US Armed Forces receive auxiliary bishop from Pope Benedict

U.S. service men and women received good news on Saturday morning when Pope Benedict XVI named current Army chaplain Fr.... Read more

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Privatizing religion impedes human progress, says Pope

On Saturday morning, the Holy Father met in the Clementine Room of the Apostolic Palace with participants in a convention... Read more