Archive for April 5, 2011

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Catholic groups urge Mexican bishop to end homosexual ministry

Catholic family groups in the Mexican Diocese of Saltillo are urging Bishop Raul Vera Lopez to withdraw his support for... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Supreme Court rules in favor of Ariz. religious schools

In what's being lauded as a major victory for parental choice in education, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Arizona... Read more

Pro-Gbagbo forces break up protests in Abidjan in February 2011.  ?w=200&h=150

Ivory Coast cease-fire discussions reported after hundreds die

While cease-fire negotiations are underway in the Ivory Coast, Vatican charity Caritas Internationalis condemned violence in the country that killed... Read more

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Archbishop addresses abuse, reaffirms commitment to justice

Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile reiterated the Church's commitment to eradicating sexual abuse.  Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Vatican plans 'spiritual journey' for John Paul II beatification

Perhaps the grandest beatification ceremony ever celebrated –­ the May 1 beatification of Pope John Paul II ­– will be... Read more

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Priest recalls John Paul II's death

A member of John Paul II's office of Liturgical Celebrations recently reflected on the late Pontiff's death. Read more

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By Alan Holdren

Islamic ties to 1981 attack on John Paul II rejected

New charges from Poland’s former communist ruler that Islamic extremists plotted the 1981 assassination attempt against Pope John Paul II... Read more

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Vietnamese Catholics beaten, arrested for supporting human rights lawyer

Vietnamese officials arrested and beat a group of Catholics for attempting to peacefully attend a trial of prominent lawyer and... Read more