Archive for July 26, 2004

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Pope asks Colombian guerrilla to release kidnapped Bishop

Fr. Ciro Benedettini, C.P., vice director of the Holy See Press  Office, declared this morning that the Holy Father has... Read more

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Democrats break with tradition; don’t invite Boston archbishop to convention

In a break from tradition, the Democratic Party did not invite the archbishop of Boston to offer a blessing at... Read more

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Colombian rebels kidnap bishop, promise will be released “carrying message”

Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez of Yopal, Colombia, was kidnapped Sunday by members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) while he... Read more

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Bishop Carlson says prayer needs a boost among Catholics

Prayer must become an important part of every Christian’s daily life, said Bishop Robert Carlson of Sioux Falls at the... Read more

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Parents of murdered girl find comfort in their Christian faith

The parents of a nine-year-old Toronto girl, who was abducted last fall and murdered, have found comfort and solace in... Read more

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TV Movie about the life of John Paul II in the works

A movie entitled “The Story of Karol,” about the life of John Paul II is to be filmed in Poland... Read more

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Cardinal encourages Spanish young people to live Christianity as a “passionate adventure”

During the celebration of the feast of St. James the Apostle, Patron of Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid and President... Read more

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Christians in the Orient persecuted by Buddhism, says Vatican observer

Writing in his weekly column for the Italian online journal “L’Espresso,” noted Vatican observer Sandro Magister reveals that, according to... Read more