Archive for April 4, 2012

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By Michelle La Rosa

US Justice Department drops case against sidewalk counselor

The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its case against a pro-life sidewalk counselor and agreed to pay $120,000 for the... Read more

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'Occupy' movement damages San Francisco Church’s property

San Francisco's archdiocese is assessing damage to a Church-owned building intended to be a revenue stream for scholarships, following its... Read more

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Bishops say new mandate proposals fail to solve problems

The U.S. bishops said that the government’s latest recommendations on its federal contraception mandate fail to address religious freedom concerns. Read more

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Philadelphia man raises funds for struggling Catholic schools

Catholic education is of utmost importance to Al Gabriele, a retired businessman and entrepreneur, whose career most recently was in... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI rides in the popemobile on March 25, 2012 during his visit to Mexico.?w=200&h=150

Pope calls ‘unforgettable days’ in Mexico, Cuba a success

Pope Benedict XVI has thanked the Mexican and Cuban people for providing him with six “unforgettable days of joy and... Read more

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Pontifical university claims conformity with Vatican directive

The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru announced on its website that it has taken steps to comply with a Vatican... Read more

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Oscar Biscet says religious freedom does not exist in Cuba

Cuban doctor and former political prisoner Oscar Elias Biscet noted that while Pope Benedict's recent visit to the country was... Read more

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Let Easter Triduum transform you, Pope tells faithful

In the final few days of Holy Week, Catholics should recognize that Christ’s love for them is shown by “the... Read more

Scott and Kimberly Hahn with their son David in Rome on April 3, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Hahn Family spends its first Holy Week in Rome

Scott and Kimberly Hahn have been Catholic for over two decades, but this is the first Holy Week they have... Read more

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Irish broadcaster discontinues program that falsely accused priest

Irish broadcaster RTE has ended its current affairs series “Prime Time Investigates” after a news report last year falsely claimed... Read more