Archive for April 13, 2012

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By Kevin J. Jones

Conn. Catholic Conference praises repeal of death penalty

The Connecticut legislature’s passage of a bill to abolish the death penalty is “a wonderful step in the right direction,”... Read more

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University forces Vanderbilt Catholic group to change its name

Forced to leave campus for reasons of conscience, Vanderbilt University's Catholic student organization has now been ordered by the university... Read more

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Church grieves death of Bishop Agustin Román, leader of Cuban exiles

Catholics worldwide are grieving the death of retired Bishop Agustin A. Román of Miami, considered the leader of the Cuban... Read more

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Brazil's bishops condemn abortion legalization in cases of anencephaly

The Bishops of Brazil condemned the local Supreme Court's 8-2 vote on April 12 legalizing abortion in cases of unborn... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah, President of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, speaks on April 13, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren

Cardinal stresses spiritual meaning of Christian volunteer work

Catholics can proclaim the Gospel through their acts of service for others, the Pope's director of charitable activities said as... Read more

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Catholic League: 'Three Stooges' movie wrong to mock nuns

The new “The Three Stooges” movie departs from the classic comedy series by mocking nuns, Catholic League president Bill Donohue... Read more