Archive for June 9, 2011

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Cathedral in Nigeria destroyed by extremist attacks

An extremist Islamic group is being held responsible for a series of recent attacks in Nigeria, which have left 16... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Labor board denial of Catholic university's exemption could endanger religious freedom

A labor board ruling has denied St. Xavier University’s religious exemption from federal organizing rules on the grounds that that... Read more

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Bishops’ Congregation to decide on Milan recommendation today

The recommendation for the next Archbishop of Milan will be decided at a meeting in the Vatican this morning, June... Read more

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Strong faith, prayer help in young girl's cancer recovery

With quiet confidence Sydney Khoury climbs each step of a metal ladder as she positions herself to place a crown... Read more

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Bishop urges parents to enroll children in religion classes

Bishop Vicente Jimenez of Santander, Spain has issued a pastoral letter calling on parents to enroll their children in Catholic... Read more

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Pope Benedict calls for 'clean energy'

The governments of the world should back “the exploitation of clean energy sources,” Pope Benedict XVI said June 9.  Read more

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Father of nine preparing to be ordained Catholic priest

There can’t be many Catholic priests who have a wife and nine children present at their ordination. But that’s exactly... Read more

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Caritas launches new program for Japan quake victims

Almost three months after the devastating earthquake in Japan, the Catholic relief agency Caritas has launched a new emergency program... Read more

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Pope's message to Syrian ambassador stresses reform, non-violence

Pope Benedict XVI told Syria's ambassador to the Holy See that the country's troubled government should respect citizens' desires for... Read more

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KC bishop responds to concerns with independent investigation

Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop Robert W. Finn is implementing a plan to improve his diocese's response to cases of suspected... Read more