Archive for July 17, 2010

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Catholic couple takes faith on the road

Paul and Ann Coakley wanted to start their life together with as little debt as possible, so Paul took a... Read more

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Bishop Gassis working for peace in Sudan as crucial vote nears

As the war-torn country of Sudan moves past its recent elections and towards a crucial vote that will decide if the... Read more

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Additional Notre Dame official to be questioned about selective treatment of ND 88

In the ongoing court hearings for the protesters arrested during demonstrations against President Obama’s appearance at the University of Notre... Read more

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University of Illinois students express support for fired professor

Since the news of Dr. Kenneth Howell’s dismissal from the University of Illinois became public, students have been voicing their... Read more

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Nuncio to Iraq named Holy See's UN observer

Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikatt was appointed as the Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations on Saturday. He comes... Read more

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Holy Father appoints new South Korean military ordinary

The bishop-elect brings extensive experience to the role. He has been serving as vicar in the Franciscan house of formation... Read more

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Purification of Church from 'serious sins' a long process, says Fr. Lombardi

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi said Saturday that the new norms on sexual abuse are an "important step," but, he... Read more

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US gives $23 million to push new Kenyan constitution, charges Rep. Smith

Despite the U.S. Embassy to Kenya’s claim that the U.S. government is neutral in the Kenyan constitutional referendum, Rep. Chris... Read more