Archive for August 17, 2011

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English-speaking WYD pilgrims paying tribute to Blessed John Paul

Events planned for English-speaking young people at World Youth Day in Madrid will include tributes to Blessed Pope John Paul... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Catholic community mourns death of Connecticut Navy Seal

The Catholic community in Stamford, Connecticut is grieving the loss of 31 year-old Navy Seal Brian Bill, whose helicopter was... Read more

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Iraqi seminarians and bishops request prayers from youth in Madrid

Catholics in Iraq are maintaining a strong faith despite persecution in their country, Iraqi bishops and seminarians explained to a... Read more

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Pope reflects on Mary's example before heading to WYD

Pope Benedict used his Aug. 17 general audience to reflect on Mary's example of prayer and meditation, just before he... Read more

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World Youth Day organizers praise police after security scare

The organizers of World Youth Day are praising the Spanish police after they arrested a Mexican chemistry student for allegedly... Read more

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Archbishop Dolan says marriage redefinition in NY harms Catholic families

Archbishop Timothy Dolan predicts that the recent redefinition of marriage in New York will have a “big impact” on future... Read more

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RealCatholicTV's Voris had 'no idea' about internal problems (Corrected)

RealCatholicTV's Senior Executive Producer and host Michael Voris says he was completely unaware of recently discovered troubles within his organization, involving a... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput speaks at a WYD catechesis session in Madrid?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Chaput tells youth: Intimacy with Christ not based solely on feelings

Archbishop-designate of Philadelphia Charles J. Chaput told thousands of young people gathered in Madrid for World Youth Day that an... Read more