Archive for August 19, 2011

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Dialogue on Philippines reproductive health bill fades, protests renew

Catholics are again planning protests and rallies against the proposed reproductive health bill. Catholic Church leaders say there are only... Read more

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Judge allows Illinois to cut off Catholic Charities' foster care

An Illinois judge has ruled that the state has the right to end its foster care partnership with Catholic Charities... Read more

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Hackers create problems for World Youth Day website

Issues with World Youth Day's official website are due to hacking attempts, the event's press office announced Aug. 19.  Read more

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Youth describe 'stronger' faith and excitement following Pope's address

The immense crowd of young people in Plaza de Cibeles was filled with excitement after Pope Benedict XVI’s address to... Read more

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Vatican cardinal urges Catholics, Muslims to transmit faith to young people

Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, head of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, urged Catholics and Muslims to strengthen their families and... Read more

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Pope offers encouragement to young religious sisters and professors

Pope Benedict XVI met with young religious sisters and later with young university professors on Aug. 19 at the royal... Read more

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Knights of Columbus head challenges youth to save religious freedom

The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus told young pilgrims in Madrid that the right to practice their faith... Read more

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Pilgrims from persecuted communities receive blessed items

The sponsors of an exhibit on anti-Christian persecution gave blessed rosaries and medals to young Catholics from persecuted countries during... Read more

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On the Way of the Cross, Pope tells pilgrims to share God's love

After a powerful portrayal of the Way of the Cross, Pope Benedict XVI told World Youth Day pilgrims that they... Read more