Archive for June 22, 2011

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Catholic University of America unfazed by legal threat over dorm change

The Catholic University of America says its plan to house men and women separately will withstand any legal challenge from... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Archbishop Chaput warns about Catholic institutions losing religious identity

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver warned Catholic social workers against the danger of Church institutions losing their religious identity... Read more

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Archdiocese defends Cardinal Cipriani's work to end forced sterilizations

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani was the most outspoken opponent of the forced sterilizations carried out in Peru and “was not... Read more

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Priesthood and party politics incompatible, says Spanish bishop

A Spanish bishop is reminding Catholic clergy that being actively engaged in politics is incompatible with priestly life.  Read more

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Colombian criminals request help from Church to turn themselves in

About 5,000 individuals involved in organized crime in Colombia have expressed a willingness to turn themselves in to police. They... Read more

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The Psalms teach us to pray, Pope says

The Book of Psalms can teach people how to pray and is the “prayer book ‘par excellence,’” Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

Msgr. Robert Stern (center) speaks at a press conference during the Synod for the Middle East?w=200&h=150

Catholic expert says hope for Middle East is justified

Monsignor Robert Stern, a Church expert on the Middle East, is thoroughly “optimistic” about the possibility of a more democratic... Read more

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Cardinal Raymond Burke pays tribute to St. Thomas More

Cardinal Raymond Burke spoke with CNA about the inspiration he draws from the life and work of St. Thomas More,... Read more