Archive for May 25, 2010

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Senate urged to wait for Clinton documents before holding Kagan hearings

A pro-life group urged the Senate to postpone the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, citing their concern... Read more

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Local bishop offers prayers and condolences after deadly Air India crash

Bishop of Karwar Derek Fernandes has expressed grief and sorrow at the loss of “precious lives” in the airplane crash... Read more

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Catholic Church announces adult stem cell venture with Neostem

The Vatican issued a communique on Tuesday announcing a joint initiative with an international bio-pharmaceutical company to raise awareness and... Read more

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Former Colombian model shares conversion story

Amada Rosa Pérez was one of Colombia’s top models before she disappeared from the public eye five years ago.  Now... Read more

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Cardinal saddened by those who 'wish to tarnish' the Catholic priesthood

The president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Cardinal Julian Herranz, expressed sadness this week over those who... Read more

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Archbishop says human and Christian values will build a stronger Argentina

Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata in Argentina said this week during the county's celebration of its bicentennial, that “the... Read more

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Religion department created at Hamburg University with Vatican approval

An agreement has been reached between the Vatican and the German city of Hamburg on the creation of a formation... Read more

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Poll finds majority want military leaders to decide on 'don't ask, don't tell'

A recent Zogby poll commissioned by the Family Research Council shows that by a margin of nearly three to one... Read more

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Family group asks lawmakers not to approve gay 'marriage' in Argentina

The Parents’ Network in Argentina recently called on Senators Jose Cano, Sergio Mansilla and Beatriz Rojkes de Alperovich to vote... Read more

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Los Angeles Catholic school vandalized, religious items desecrated

On May 24, the school of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, which is located in the Archdiocese of Los... Read more

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Portuguese bishops to follow Pope's suggestions for evangelization

The bishops of Portugal released a message last week emphasizing the value of the Holy Father's words to the Portuguese... Read more

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Law professors from 11 countries urge repeal of ban on crucifixes

Thirty-seven law professors from countries around the globe have written to the European Court of Human Rights, urging them to... Read more