Archive for March 6, 2012

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Irish Christians shocked by theft of saint's heart

The recent theft of a 12th century Irish saint's heart from a Dublin church has left local Christians stunned and... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Dolan: religious liberty concerns ‘off the table’ for White House

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York is urging his fellow bishops to “prepare for tough times” after the Obama... Read more

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Underground abortion doctor charged in Spain

A Peruvian doctor accused of leading an underground abortion ring in Barcelona will face 101 counts of criminal activity on... Read more

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Officials authorize first Catholic marriage in Mexican prison

Officials at the San Jose Prison north of Mexico City have granted permission for the first marriage to take place... Read more

Archbishop Nienstedt gives the homily during Mass with Region VIII bishops in the Basilica of St. Mary Major's Borghese Chapel on March 5, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Nienstedt says Mary is with bishops during trials

Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis exhorted his brother bishops to stay close to Mary, and recalled... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Pope voices sorrow over deadly Poland train wreck

Pope Benedict XVI heard “with sorrow” the news of a deadly head-on train collision in Poland and has expressed his... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

SNAP director admits to publishing false information

The leader of a group that works with clergy sex abuse victims admitted during a recent deposition that the organization... Read more