Archive for April 25, 2012

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NY Times writer defends Church teachings in online series

New York Times writer Ross Douthat has defended Catholic theological and moral teachings, in a series of articles explaining how... Read more

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Proposed Kansas rule may force churches to host same-sex ceremonies

A proposed ordinance in Hutchinson, Kansas could force individuals and institutions – including Catholic churches – to host and participate... Read more

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Dominicans reflect on 50-year legacy of St. Martin de Porres' sainthood

Fifty years after St. Martin de Porres was canonized, two Peruvian priests from the Convent of St. Dominic in Lima... Read more

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Christians must harmonize work and prayer, Pope teaches

On April 25, Pope Benedict XVI told over 20,000 pilgrims that they must commit themselves to works of charity, without... Read more

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Cuban dissident says no disrespect meant by Church outburst

Cuban dissident Andres Carrion said he did not intend to offend the Catholic Church when he shouted “freedom” during the... Read more

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Bishops join call for US to ban landmine use

Representatives of more than 75 nongovernmental organizations have called on the United States to join a treaty banning the use... Read more